Proud Mom to a 1-89 Cavalry Scout: A few pics from Ft. Drum

Saturday, December 27, 2008

A few pics from Ft. Drum

I hope everyone had a wonderful Christmas and if you didn't have your love one's there with you, I at least hope you had the chance to talk to them.

We spent the morning on web cam visiting with Chris and celebrating Christmas. And I was able to snag these pictures from his myspace page.

Christmas was different here this year with several key people missing but we managed to make the most of it and when all was said and done it was a good day and we made it through it.

Enjoy the rest of your weekend.

Tami

aam

6 comments:

Carla said...: He doesn't look cold at all with all the snow there. Guess not since he's a tough Cav Scout now.; Dec 27, 2008, 4:31:00 PM
Brittany said...: Aw! How nice to get to talk with him more! Merry christmas!; Dec 27, 2008, 5:37:00 PM
Karen said...: Gotta love that weather out there. While driving home, my son called me and told me that they had to close the base down and the reports were Ft. Drum received 11 inches of snow in 3 hours. yikes While CA is warmer, it's been pretty cold this winter even by CA standards.

Merry Christmas AAM and to yours.

Karen; Dec 27, 2008, 5:58:00 PM
Unknown said...: tami...woo-hoo...you survived your first Christmas! It is different, but survivable (is that a word?)
May God bless you in this new year!
Stay Strong!
Pray Hard!

~AirmanMom returning to her blog...; Dec 28, 2008, 9:05:00 AM
Michelle said...: I am so happy that you survived your first Christmas without Chris with you. This weather is causing havoc all over. Shay and I have started using Skype just so I can see her face (and her room) while we talk. It is so funny when she talks to the dogs. Molly tilts her head and looks at the screen. She got up on the counter and looked behind the monitor. It was so funny.; Dec 28, 2008, 9:17:00 AM
ABNPOPPA said...: As you survive your first Christmas without Chris our family was fortunate to have our soldier home. My heart goes out to you as been there, done that, and bought the T-shirt. No fun! All I can say is it will make the ones he is home with you even more special.

God Bless you and him.

HAPPY NEW YEAR!

They just call me Pops; Dec 31, 2008, 12:47:00 PM

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.