Proud Mom to a 1-89 Cavalry Scout: Fun in Yuma

Sunday, January 18, 2009

Fun in Yuma

Hello all,
I haven't heard much from Chris lately. He is training in Yuma and from the few short calls and quick text messages that I have had, I can tell you that he is loving every minute of it. LOL
He called me one day last week and I asked him how he was doing. His reply was: Mom, I am exhausted, I stink and I am having a ball.
It seems that they are doing 11 days in the field and 1 1/2 days at the FOB on a rotation. During his time in the field, showers are not something that is available and when I made a comment about no shower in 11 days he said its ok mom, everyone stinks.
Believe me when I tell you that he is enjoying the Arizona weather compared to the snow and freezing temps that Ft. Drum is experiencing.
Chris informed me that when he is through with the Army he was moving to Arizona. I asked him when he thought that would be and was quickly advised that it would not be anytime soon. Actually his words were; when it stops being worth doing I will get out.
Army life seems to suit him. And slowly I am getting use to not hearing from him on a regular basis and the fact that he is no longer a child.
We are looking forward to mid February when he will be headed home for a few weeks of well earned block leave. The D`man has already claimed his big brother on his team at the paint ball course and at least a few hours of big brother coming to visit his 5th grade classroom.
I hope everyone is staying warm and enjoying the beginning of 2009!!

God Bless,
aam

4 comments:

Unknown said...: tami...it is so good to hear such good news! We like to know our adult children are doing well in their new lives. I'm glad you are adjusting as well, it is a difficult job to be the mom of an adult child and it is especially difficult to be the mom of a soldier.
Please know I do pray for your son!
Stay Strong!
Pray Hard!

~AirmanMom returning to her blog...; Jan 18, 2009, 6:40:00 PM
juliannah said...: I live in Arizona so I understand why your son would want to move here. We basically have about 9 months of summer and 3 months of winter if you could call it that. Glad your son is doing well.; Jan 20, 2009, 2:57:00 PM
ABNPOPPA said...: Kids like Chris are what makes America the greatest county in the world. Yuma sounds nice and warm compared to Ohio now.

He is always in our prayers

Pops; Jan 20, 2009, 4:34:00 PM
liberal army wife said...: I know a lot of people who love AZ and NM... me, not so much!

I'd love to have a post or two from you for Parents Zone... and yeah, the stinky stuff too!

LAW; Jan 25, 2009, 9:20:00 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.