Idealistic Cannon Fodder
Some of you know my stats: single mom, three amazing boys young men. Heck, I have my own YouTube channel with nothing but videos of their particular accomplishments in the arts, etc. so I’m a rather...
View ArticleUMSCH4: On the “Ponder”-osa
I have had a few days to ponder the current ‘situation’ of my son being in the military. I obviously have my own perspective; I’m doing my best to see things from his perspective; and I honestly...
View ArticleUMSCH5: 3 Pages
I received a 3-page letter this time. 3 pages, albeit small ones. Other than a required paper for college, I’m sure that’s the most my son has ever written in one sitting. I know that as of the first...
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UMSCH6: Sick Call
My soldier had his first “sick call” last week. I’d gotten a letter from him saying he felt like he was swallowing razorblades, and something was going around the barracks because several of the guys...
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UMSCH8: His 21st Birthday
This week, my son turns 21. This will be the first birthday for which I have not been able to tell him “happy birthday” on his birthday, but I’m guessing it won’t be the last. Birthdays became a...
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UMSCH10: Peaks and Valleys
I could tell from my son’s last letter that he was back in the Valley of Homesick again. This may be occurring about every 3-4 weeks. I’m sure it has a lot to do with the exhaustion he’s probably...
View ArticleHow do they sleep at night?
Forgive me for cross-posting, but this is an issue about which I feel rather strongly these days. You won’t get his on network news, so I feel rather obligated to show it here. If you have a delicate...
View ArticleThe Price of a Cell Phone Battery
My soldier had confirmation last week that he would indeed be deploying to Afghanistan next year. Bear in mind that we are supposedly going through a ‘drawdown’ in Afghanistan through 2014. But then...
View ArticleMemorial Day 2012
Cross-posted message for soldiers and families on Memorial Day. http://www.untilmysoncomeshome.com/2012/05/memorial-day-2012.html The post Memorial Day 2012 appeared first on The Daily Hurricane.
View ArticleThe Republican Rainbow
Thanks, Republicans, for giving us such a beautiful rainbow. You are doing a marvelous job. I don’t think the DNC could have asked for better support in jumping over purple and going to blue in many...
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