Proud Mom to a 1-89 Cavalry Scout: Home for a few days

Monday, November 3, 2008

Home for a few days

Out in the front yard this morning

At the airport

Thank you U.S. Army.

Chris was given permission to come home for the funeral. He came in late last night and will have to fly out Wednesday morning. But for right now he is home.

The next few days will be busy and full of mixed emotions. I will be taking a blogging break until the end of the week. I will post more pictures this weekend.

Thank you to everyone that has left comments and sent personal emails. Your thoughts and prayers are greatly appreciated and I love each and everyone of you.

Until then

God Bless,

Tami

6 comments:

ABNPOPPA said...: He is a fine looking soldier. I know being there with you will be of great comfort.

Pops; Nov 3, 2008, 3:46:00 PM
Brittany said...: I'll be praying for you this week!; Nov 3, 2008, 8:23:00 PM
Unknown said...: May your family find comfort together.

~AirmanMom returning to her blog...; Nov 3, 2008, 8:30:00 PM
Debbi (no 'e' on the end) said...: I am so glad Chris was able to get leave to be home with you at this very sad time. He is a very good looking young man & a very fine looking Soldier. Give him a big hug from us please. God Bless You All.; Nov 4, 2008, 12:59:00 PM
Call Me Grandma said...: The Red Cross is wonderful for getting our soldier home when tragedy hits.
When my son David was sick and then passed away, Sgt. Dan was in Iraq and the Red Cross got Sgt Dan home twice. Once when Dave was at deaths door and then three months later when he passed.
I can't say enough about the good works of the Red Cross.
God bless you and yours.; Nov 7, 2008, 4:42:00 AM
liberal army wife said...: I'm so sorry for your loss of your Nana. and I'm glad Chris was able to come home to be with you.

LAW; Nov 12, 2008, 5:51:00 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.