Proud Mom to a 1-89 Cavalry Scout: Good bye sunshine. Hello Snow

Thursday, January 29, 2009

Good bye sunshine. Hello Snow

Yuma Proving Grounds are a distant sweet memory and things are back to normal and cold for Christopher and the rest of the 1-89 Cav Alpha Troop.

They are back at Ft. Drum, settled in and looking forward to the Cavalry Ball and block leave which are both coming up in the next few weeks.

Christopher was pinned today with his PVT2 and when I talked to him this afternoon he was in a great mood. Even though the warm Arizona weather was very welcome, he is happy to be back "home" at FT. Drum even if in his own words they are freezing their asses off.

I for one am counting the days until he is actually home for a few weeks.

I hope everyone has had a great week and enjoys their weekend.

aam

3 comments:

Unknown said...: aam...I know I gulp each time he mentions Wright-Patt as home. It is tough for us to grow up as parents, don't you agree?

~AM; Jan 30, 2009, 6:53:00 AM
eMOM said...: Hi! I hope you don't mind the comment but I really wanted to stop by and invite you & your readers to come on over so more of our military community could benefit from what we've got going on for Valetine's Day. As a military wife, daughter of a veteran & founder of eMailOurMilitary.com I'm 100% committed to making life better for our troops - anyway I can.

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Smurfy said...: I know he is probably freezing his butt off. I miss him also, haven't spent much time with him in the last year, but he is still family. Can't wait to see him when he comes home.

Love yall lots,
D; Feb 2, 2009, 12:54:00 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.