Proud Mom to a 1-89 Cavalry Scout: Thank you Andrea

Monday, October 20, 2008

Thank you Andrea

I love the Internet for so many reason but lately I love the Internet because of Andrea. Andrea is the mother of Matt and Matt is one of Christopher's battle buddies. Somehow, we found each other on GAP and she has been a lifesaver. Don't get me wrong, I have wonderful friends and family that I see and or speak to everyday that are a great support group but, Andrea is going through the exact same thing that I am right now and I don't know what I would do without her.
We pm each other daily and make all these plans for when we meet at Ft. Knox. I truly believe that she was just as upset as I was when we found out that Chris would not have Family Weekend and she and I have been plotting ever since on how she could at least get a picture of Christopher for me.
Recently, the thought came into my mind: what if Chris and Matt are not friends? So I asked him in a letter if he knew Matt and he wrote back to me and said: Mom, I have no idea who Matt is, do you have a last name? Duh... Of course they only use last names. So in the next letter I sent him Matt's last name and now we find out that not only are they battle buddies, they are friends and they will be continuing on to Ft. Drum together. HOOAH!!!!!!!!!
And then today I find out that Matt and Chris are plotting together on how to get Chris in the position for Andrea to take a picture. This should be fun. They have already made plans that we should all go out to dinner after graduation so that Andrea and I can hang out together, isn't that sweet of them?
I did receive 3 letters from Chris today, they were all upbeat and he is ready for this week to be over. So am I son, so am I. It is funny that some days it feels like it has been forever since he left and other times it seems like these 9 weeks have flown by. I can only hope that the next 7 fly. I am counting the days until Graduation. I am ready to see my Soldier and to meet my new friend and her Soldier.
One day soon when Chris gets a chance to read this blog and hopefully share it with Matt, I want them both to know that we love them and are so very, very proud of them. And Matt, you can be so proud of your mom because she is truly ARMY MOM STRONG!

God Bless
Tami

4 comments:

Brittany said...: how cool! I hope they get that photo!; Oct 20, 2008, 10:44:00 PM
Carla said...: Just think he's been gone for 9 weeks and only 7 left. He's over halfway done. Your doing great!!!!; Oct 21, 2008, 5:53:00 PM
Unknown said...: Such a great post!
Stay strong!
Pray Hard!

~AirmanMom returning to her blog...; Oct 21, 2008, 9:54:00 PM
joyce said...: That is fantastic. And if Matt's mom gets a chance to give your son a hug from you, then that will be even better.

I remember when our son got his Airborne wings God provided another Dad to pin them on him. We were so grateful. We had visited our son early in Airborne school because my husband had an old army buddy going to Afghanistan that week, so we visited then instead of at graduation. God does provide. Hooah !; Oct 22, 2008, 10:39:00 AM

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From my heart to God's ears

Father God~
Please send your angels of safety, love and peace to watch over our brave military men and women and please father ask them to give a extra squeeze to my Scout and Tyson, Matt G, Russ, Kyle, Mitchel, Jason, Warren, Matthew P, Josh, Chris C, Rush and the rest of the 1-89. I ask that you keep them safe, help them complete their mission and bring them all home safely. Father, I ask that you guide those in command as they make hard decisions that effect so many. I ask that you watch over the loved ones of all those in harms way and comfort those with heavy hearts.
Father, I know that without you all would be lost and I claim these request in your name. I thank you Father each time I see Scout pop up on my instant message or on his facebook because I know that at that moment all is well. And please provide termite control for their mascot Plank who gives comic relief where not much laughter is found. I will continue to give you all the glory each and every day. Amen

The Soldier's Mother Creed

"I am the mother of an American Soldier"I give my complete and unwavering support to my soldier.As my son serves the people of the United States, so I humbly offer up my prayers for his safety and the safety and health of those he serves beside. I respect his choice to adhere to a strict moral code and system of values that has preserved our great country for over two centuries.I accept that my soldier's first duty is to his country and I understand that this sacrifice he willingly makes is what keeps our nation great.I will never expect anything but the best from my soldier for I know he is capable. I know that a soldier's heart is true and strong, and that my soldier will endure. I will never abandon my soldier, my son, my love. I will love him unconditionally. he will know I am there for him, even when he is alone.I am disciplined, emotionally and mentally tough, learning to wait for phone calls and letters or emails home. I, like my soldier, am an expert. I stand ready to do what ever I can do to let my son, my soldier, know that we are here for him, beside him, we love him and I will pray for swift destruction of the enemies of our country. I am the person who stood guardian of this man who has become my soldier, now our guardian of freedom and the American way of life."I AM THE MOTHER OF AN AMERICAN SOLDIER."
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Fiddler's Green

Half way down the trail to Hell,
In a shady meadow green.
Are the souls of all dead troopers camped,
Near a good old time canteen.
And this eternal resting place,
Is known as Fiddlers' Green.

Marching past straight through to Hell,
The Infantry are seen.
Accompanied by Engineers,
Artillery and Marines.
For none but shades of the Cavalrymen,
Dismount at Fiddlers' Green.

Though some go curving down the trail,
To seek a warmer scene.
No Trooper ever gets to Hell,
Ere he's emptied his canteen.
And so goes back to drink again,
With friends again at Fiddlers' Green.