Support for Army Moms :)

Waiting for you to come home! In all our lives, we never thought, you’d go so far away. If we had a choice, we hope you know, Close by us you would stay. But the time had come, a call you heard. to keep our country free. With your head held high, no last “Goodbye‘s” A soldier you must be. So you went away to that foreign land, where turmoil stirs our peace. You left behind the land you love to calm a threatening beast. Our hearts are filled with so much pride, we’re free because of you. No words express the love we feel or the gratitude that’s due. Tonight you’ll sleep in that foreign land, and if you feel like you’re alone. Remember first, a million prayers Because we’ll be waiting for you to come home! Jill Holmes I wrote this for my son-in-laws. One is Army..one is Air Force. One has been to Afghanistan....one to Iraq. Best of wishes for your son! I know what you are talking about. Sometimes without warning you suddenly start crying wondering where they are at and how they really are doing. Thank you to your son for serving our great country! I know you must be really proud of him!

Hello Everyone! My son just left for Iraq 1 month and 3 days ago. He has 14 more months to go. I miss him more than words could ever express and there isn't a day that goes by that I don't think about him ~ Is he eating right, sleeping good, too hot, too cold, scared!??? What kind of thoughts go through these boys' minds?? As a mother, I tried to shelter my kids from all the hate in this cruel world and now he is gone so that we may live free from harm, doing whatever he has to at age 20 to make sure that we all are safe and sound. My son joined the military after he turned 18 and like many other boys, he felt it was the best thing for him, since the town we live in had very little opportunities . It is the hardest thing I have ever done also ~ to watch him leave & go defend our Country! Here I sit, in my chair, at the computer ~ It's almost 4 am, I sleep very little thinking maybe the phone will ring, just hanging on to the thought that he may call and say Hi Momma, I love you all and "I'm OK", those are the words that every mother longs to hear!! All together I have 10 kids.... I have 5 of my own ~ 2 step sons, that are also in the Army, 1 of which has been to Iraq twice, was stationed in Germany for the past 5 years and now is in Fort Riley, Kansas ~ back in the good ol USA! ~ the other just graduated basic training in Fort Sill, Ok. this past summer. He signed in for 6 years with the Army Reserve. My son that is in Iraq now did his basic in Fort Benning, Georgia and was stationed in Fort Campbell for the past year.He has been to Airborne school and Air Assault ~ has gotten his 2 sets of wings within a years time. They are all three very strong and I am proud of each!! My other children consist of 3 girls ~ 24, 23 and 14 years of age, plus my 8 year old son. Then for the past year and a half my husband and I have had Guardianship over his 2 nephews and niece. They are 14, 12 and 11 years old. Needless to say, there is never a dull moment at our house, ever!! Just to add on the very top of all of this is 6 grand children. Yes, my life is crazy....and I just wanted to thank my best friend from the bottom of my heart for starting this blog for all of us Moms out there and getting me started on this website. It feels good to write about things.

I feel for you Army Moms, my one cousin saw her boy go off to Iraq and she cried a lot about it, and I did not blame her for it, wondering if he would come home safe or not. He came back and left again, but now I believe that he is on his 3rd tour. His mom still worries every time he goes. It's never easy. Hopefully, this war will end soon and the boys and men can come home.

I am an army wife and I can attest to the tears that are cried. I think there is not enough appreciation for our armed forces or their families. We have one of the toughest jobs. Our sons, daughters, husbands and wives have a very tough job but loving them is tougher. We are keeping the home fires burning and keeping hope alive. These deployments don't really get easier, but at least you know more of what to expect and your not set on edge as much. Well, I salute you Toni! BTW, my husband is stationed at Fort Bragg, currently in Iraq.

My heart goes out to you. I know when all this business started I was thankful that I have a daughter.

i have no idea what your going through but i support you! either way i support the militay and marines good luck!

Toni, you like all army moms and army wives, you have my support!! I know this is just floating text on a webpage but take it as another person that wants to support you. I know there is a discussion section for army wives http://www.mylot.com/w/lists/24_248972/default.aspx Maybe you can start up Army Mom as a "role you play in life" under your interests and then start a thread there. Or perhaps someone else started it and you can join in. I hope that helps. Have a good night Toni!

Hi all, just checking in to see how everyone is doing. I am hanging in there. My son called again last night but had to give him some bad news (no deaths thought) so it was a little depressing. I am praying that he is ok today. I had to let him know of something his father had done (my ex thank God) and I know he is hurt and disappointed in him. It is so hard when one parent let's them down. My heart goes out to both my sons but I can't do anything about it but be the one they talk to. I just can't understand how someone can do things that they know will devastate their own children. I just get to pick up the pieces. Oh well, hope all of you and you army kids are doing ok. Prayers and Hugs.

Thank you so much for starting this group for moms. I know it is hard for wives to have their husbands gone and my heart goes out to them. But it is a LOT different when it is your child. Wives have a lot of support groups so I hope this will really be about the feelings of moms. My son will be going to Iraq in a few months for the second time and I would love to be able to share with other mothers the thoughts,fears, and tears that we all have. My heart goes out to you. I can't imagine having my son there 3 times. and no no one understands how it feels to have your baby there. Except me maybe. I was encouraged when you said you were better this time. I guess I and not that strong because I think I am more frightened this time. He came home safe last time and I don't want to push our luck. I am just sick. But I am also very proud of him and his BIGGEST cheerleader. I am adding you and your son to my prayers and hope you will do the same for me and mine. God bless you and God's speed to the return of our sons.