Proud Mom to a 1-89 Cavalry Scout: Dinner with the Cav Scouts

Wednesday, December 10, 2008

Dinner with the Cav Scouts

D~man with Christopher

Kyle and Christopher

We spent 8 hours on the road today and finally arrived at Ft. Knox around 2 pm. We had to be at the Leaders Club on base at 5 pm and the new Cavalry Scouts started coming in around 5:45. As each troop walked in they were greeted with a standing ovation, screaming and whistling from the crowd. It was a sight to see.
It was so good to see Christopher walk through that door. I picked him out immediately even with his BCG's on. He hates those glasses and can not wait for tomorrow when he will never have to wear them again.
It was funny to watch all of the Soldiers sitting around with their families, relaxed and enjoying their food but the second a Drill Sergent came into view they would sit straight up in their chair and freeze.
Christopher is excited to be heading to Ft. Drum tomorrow. He told me as we were leaving tonight: Mom, I will see you tomorrow and then I will get on an airplane and leave again. I didn't think it was funny but he did.
It was great to finally meet Andrea and Gaby and to see Matt and Chris together. I got a great picture of the two of them but I don't want to post it here until I get Matt's permission. I took each of the boys a goody bag full of candy and junk food and I thought their eyes were going to pop out of their heads when they saw all the chocolate. They passed up the dessert part of dinner and dug into the bags. LOL and Andrea has one for each of them tomorrow.
We also spent some time in the Calvary Scout store and I had a ball in there buying Army mom stuff. I can't wait to add the decals to my Xterra, and I bought a Proud Army Mom license plate cover. I doubt anyone will have a hard time figuring out that I have a Soldier.
We are going to run back in the morning before graduation and buy Chris a back pack to use as a carry on for the plane.
I promise to post more pictures in the next few days. We are spending an extra day here visiting with old friends that we haven't seen in several years and I have to make a stop at Archival scrapbook store while we are this close.
Have a great end of the week.

God Bless

aam

4 comments:

Brittany said...: OHH This is so exciting! You should be so proud! :)

Thanks, Chris for your hard work!; Dec 10, 2008, 10:34:00 PM
Tami said...: Thanks Brittany it is exciting. I will pass your thanks onto Chris.

Love,
aam; Dec 10, 2008, 10:54:00 PM
joyce said...: Congratulations Chris !!! This is fantastic news. Thank you for sharing. Yes, plaster your car with stuff---it is fun when people honk and point, and roll down their window and say, "thank your son for me!"

Does he have a phone card? And plenty of winter gear? Sorry, once a mom, always a mom.

I am so thrilled for you. Hang in there ! I hope he gets a long Christmas break.; Dec 11, 2008, 1:47:00 PM
Carla said...: I'm so proud of him!!! I knew you and him could do it!!! Granted Gaby wasn't very happy with you leaving for 3 days!!!!; Dec 12, 2008, 8:58:00 PM

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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.