Thanksgiving phone call

Yep you read the title right. We actually got a phone call from Christopher last night. I had actually given up on the phone ringing and Kyle and I had sat down to watch our favorite comedian Jeff Dunham.
So you can imagine my surprise when a little after 8:00 pm the phone rang and I saw the area code. Chris is doing fine and is ready to leave Ft. Knox forever. He said they are leaving for the field today or tomorrow and will not be back until sometime next week and then it will be turning in gear, cleaning the bays and out processing. He is ready to get to Ft. Drum and get this career started.
I have a list of things to bring to graduation and he is still hoping that he can get leave once he gets to New York.

I hope everyone had a great Thanksgiving and enjoys their weekend.

God Bless,

aam

Happy Thanksgiving

Happy Thanksgiving to all.

I have so many things to be thankful for each and every year but off of the top of my head the things I am most Thankful for this year besides my family and health are:

1.> The Soldiers, Sailors, Airman and Marines that serve this great Country of ours each and everyday.

2.> The unfailing support from my husband while I have had my almost 16 week mental breakdown titled: My baby joined the Army.

3.> Kyle and Devin for knowing that mom is nuts and loving me anyway. LOL

4.> The battle buddies that Chris has been able to share this adventure with. (especially Matt)

5.> Carla, who never let me wade to far into the pity pool and always held on to a lifesaver just in case.

6.> Andrea who has been in the seat beside me while we shared this rollercoaster ride.

7.> The American people that show support 24/7 for our service members. (shout out to the mystery women)

8.> The Go Army Parents website

9.> The wonderful friends and Military parents that I have met thru this blog.

10.> The fact that it is less than two weeks until OSUT is over.

I am sure I could think of about a gazillion other things but there is a turkey on my counter ready to be cooked.

Remember our Service men and women today as you say your Holiday blessings.

God Bless;

Tami

Wednesday Hero

Lance Cpl. Samuel Joyce, from Boston, accepts a bagfull of toys during the Toys For Tots 5k Run at Fleet Activities Yokosuka. Runners donated new toys to the local Marine's Toys for Tots program.

These brave men and women sacrifice so much in their lives so that others may enjoy the freedoms we get to enjoy everyday. For that, I am proud to call them Hero.

We Have Every Right To Dream Heroic Dreams. Those Who Say That We're In A Time When There Are No Heroes, They Just Don't Know Where To Look.

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Oh WOW

I did not realize it had been so long since I posted, I have really been falling down on my job.
One thing I have learned is: No News is Good News.
I haven't heard much from Chris lately and what I have heard is mostly things that he needs us to bring to graduation. Can you believe it is less than 2 weeks till we head to Kentucky? I am getting so excited even though the letter today said that we would only have about 20 minutes with him after graduation before he has to bus to the airport. We will get to go to the airport and hang with him until he leaves.
Chris is ready to leave Ft. Knox. I think he is ready to get started on the next adventure and from what I can tell by researching Ft. Drum, that adventure is going to have one main attraction: COLD.

If you get a second will you please head over to mudpuppy's blog. He is currently in Afganastan and is working on project for the local children. He could use all the help possible. Head over there and see if you can help please.

God Bless,
aam

Wednesday Hero

Gen. Ann E. Dunwoody

55 years old from Fort Belvoir, Virginia

Call it breaking the brass ceiling. Ann E. Dunwoody, after 33 years in the Army, ascended Friday to a peak never before reached by a woman in the U.S. military: four-star general. At an emotional promotion ceremony, Dunwoody looked back on her years in uniform, said it was a credit to the Army—and a great surprise to her—that she would make history in a male-dominated military."Thirty-three years after I took the oath as a second lieutenant, I have to tell you this is not exactly how I envisioned my life unfolding," she told a standing-room-only auditorium. "Even as a young kid, all I ever wanted to do was teach physical education and raise a family."It was clear to me that my Army experience was just going to be a two-year detour en route to my fitness profession," she added. "So when asked, `Ann, did you ever think you were going to be a general officer, to say nothing about a four-star?' I say, `Not in my wildest dreams.'"There is no one more surprised than I—except, of course, my husband. You know what they say, `Behind every successful woman there is an astonished man.'"

You can read the rest of Gen. Dunwoody's story here.

These brave men and women sacrifice so much in their lives so that others may enjoy the freedoms we get to enjoy everyday. For that, I am proud to call them Hero.

We Should Not Only Mourn These Men And Women Who Died, We Should Also Thank God That Such People Lived

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They are out there:

Chris telling the story of the two mystery women.

Mystery woman #1:

We do not know who this lady is or where she was headed but we do know that she sat next to Chris on the airplane when he was flying home for Nana's funeral. She struck up a conversation with Chris and kept him company throughout the flight and when the plane landed in Memphis, Chris had to collect his Class A's from the overhead. This lady turned to Chris and said Thank you for what you do, shook his hand and placed $20.00 in it and said make sure you get something to eat, with that she turned around and walked away.

Mystery woman #2:

During Chris' layover in Memphis and away from DS' that tell them what to do and when to do it for the first time in 10 weeks, Chris decided to do just what the first lady had instructed and find some kind of food that didn't look anything like what he had been eating in the mess hall at Ft. Knox. He walked up to a pizza stand and ordered a slice of his favorite pepperoni pizza. When the person behind the counter brought it to him and told him how much he owed, Chris reached in his pocket to get the $20.00 and out of nowhere another lady swept in, laid money on the counter, told Chris thank you and walked away.

Yes, they are out there and they do support our Troops. And even though I have no idea who these ladies are, they are in my prayers every night.

God Bless both of the mystery ladies that took care of my boy.

aam

Wednesday Hero

Spc. Kenneth W. Haines 25 years old from Fulton, New York2nd Battalion, 82nd Field Artillery, 3rd Brigade, 1st Cavalry Division December 3, 2006
Spc. Kenneth Haines joined the United States Army in September 2000 as a fire support specialist and had been assigned to his unit for just over three years. He deployed to Iraq in October of 2006. During his time in service, he received several military awards and decorations, including the Bronze Star, Purple Heart, and National Defense Service Medal. Spc. Haines was killed by an IED that was detonated near his vehicle while on patrol in Abu Hishma, Iraq.

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These brave men and women sacrifice so much in their lives so that others may enjoy the freedoms we get to enjoy everyday. For that, I am proud to call them Hero.

We Should Not Only Mourn These Men And Women Who Died, We Should Also Thank God That Such People Lived

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