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Wednesday, November 11, 2015

My kids ... My soldier


I am always warmed by pictures of my two kids together.  They turned out to be such wonderful and responsible adults.  This picture is from the 1990s - when my son served in the military as a Marine.

This post is to recognize that service.  I wasn't the best 'service mom.'  Our family does not have a history of military service.  It is not part of my life experience.  While I am a strong supporter of our military, their families and the sacrifices they experience every single day, I don't do separation well. Separation from family is part of the deal when you join the military.  I wish now I handled that time better.

And now I recognize the short comings of those feelings.  I am not proud of them at all, but I am very  proud of my son's choice and his service.

Happy Veterans Day, Matt.

Here are my two wonderful 'kids' today.  


How lucky can one mom be!!

5 comments:

Paula said...

Very nice looking kids!!

Michelle said...

I hope that is a glimpse into my future – great adult(s)!

Anonymous said...

Lovely children and we all appreciate his service.

Terra said...

Thank your son from me for his service; you have two wonderful kids, I can tell.

A Day in the Life on the Farm said...

What a wonderful looking family. God bless your son for his service.