| T O P I C R E V I E W |
| bboopster |
Posted - Nov 14 2007 : 10:45:02 AM
My baby announced Sunday evening that he was going active duty Army. His two older brothers are both active one in Iraq, one going to Korea and now we just wait to see where the Army sends Keven. Funny how proud I am of all 3 of them and every other military person. But i'm still balling like a baby. I knew this day was coming as he has been in the Guard for almost a year. He said he signed up for Korea, Europe or Hawaii, But being through this before I know he will be sent somewhere else as they seem to never send you where you sign up to go. His father gave him a hard time about it and tried to put allot of guilt on him. When he asked me if I was mad he was going active. I felt so bad for him. I told him NO not mad, but standing beside him on his decision. He's 19 unattached no children parents who for the most part are healthy. UGH! How do you discourage a child when they make a decision like this? The journey begins. Seems like lots of beginning in my life this month. 
3 Blue Star Mother and Proud of it!
Pray for our troops to come home safe and soon.
Enjoying the road to the simple life :>) |
| 9 L A T E S T R E P L I E S (Newest First) |
| theoanne |
Posted - Nov 21 2007 : 2:44:08 PM
Hi Betty Jo,
Being a military mom is not a job for sissies. You give them all the support you can and then go in the shower and cry if you need too. I have 4 wonderful sons. 2 are in the reserves. 1 Air Force and 1 Army. They both will deploy to the middle east after the first of the year. My youngest and his wife ( both Air Force) are stationed in ND. I would not have picked this for them,but I support whatever they choose. Yes I am very proud,but also I am very scared for them. My DH and #2 son and I are the support group.
Everyone please say a prayer for ALL our military and also for our politicians to make the right choices'
Teddie
TEDDIE
Too blessed to be stressed! |
| Annika |
Posted - Nov 20 2007 : 7:51:36 PM
Betty Jo, coming from an Army family, I understand your mingled tears and pride.. Praying for peaceful enough resolution that we can start getting our men and women home... TELL him that I'm proud of his decision, If I wasn't going on 50 and half blind, I'd join the army myself.
Wishing you joy in small things and peace in your heart
Annika
http://panzymoon.wordpress.com/ |
| ArmyWifey |
Posted - Nov 20 2007 : 6:35:00 PM
Hugs and prayers for you! We are looking at a possible third go round for Hubby next year but there are most certainly worse careers than the military!
As for me and my house, we will serve the Lord!
http://timsarmywifey.blogspot.com
|
| KYgurlsrbest |
Posted - Nov 20 2007 : 07:38:23 AM
You don't, Betty Jo--you can't discourage him for doing his duty to our country, and you can't guilt him for having the courage that most of us do not. I admire him and all these folks in the military--it's frightening, absolutely, what they put themselves in the middle of, and while I'm not a fan of war, every man in my family past and present, has gone when called, or just because they thought it was best.
I'm glad you're proud of him--keep it up! I'll be praying for his safety, along with all the other farmgirl's sons, brothers, etc. that are going. In fact, I'm sending a package to (my close friend's) longtime navy buddy, who just re-enlisted in the Army. He's been sent to Iraq, and I wanted to send him something for the holidays.
How can you not support them, when they support us. We don't have to like war, but we do have to appreciate the sacrifice.
"She was built like a watch, a study in balance ... with a neck and head so refined, like a drawing by DaVinci"...
NY Newsday sportswriter Bill Nack describing filly, Ruffian.
http://www.buyhandmade.org/ |
| Aunt Jenny |
Posted - Nov 19 2007 : 11:29:19 PM
Oh Betty Jo...I will sure have you as well as your sons in my prayers. I can't imagine. I am freaking out worrying about my oldest son and you have three to worry about. I am so proud of my son..and yours too!! But it dosn't keep my from being worried.
Jenny in Utah
Inside me there is a skinny woman crying to get out...but I can usually shut her up with cookies
http://www.auntjennysworld.blogspot.com/ visit my little online shop at www.auntjenny.etsy.com |
| cinnamongirl |
Posted - Nov 19 2007 : 10:24:42 PM
God bless your sons and all the soldiers! |
| sewgirlie |
Posted - Nov 14 2007 : 2:25:31 PM
God bless all of you who have raised children who eventually serve their country. My heart goes out to you at this time and I pray for a safe, healthy return. My own son is thinking about the military if the police jobs don't start coming. He is almost 23, not attached and has always been a good person. I put myself in your position and know I will support him and be proud of whatever decision he makes. |
| janetinva123 |
Posted - Nov 14 2007 : 11:48:54 AM
I pray all our soldiers are safe whether home or overseas. My granddaughter is in Iraq and she has a 11 month old baby at home.
Jc
http://beloved-creations.blogspot.com
http://beloved-creations.com
http://beloved-creations-storytelling.blogspot.com |
| jpbluesky |
Posted - Nov 14 2007 : 10:53:01 AM
My heart went out to you reading your post. What wonderful sons you have raised. I pray they will stay safe and I know they will make you proud.
Psalm 51: 10-13 |
