Nominating all Military Moms
“This is not about a single mom, but the body of moms who are Military Moms. This is a group of women, braver and more proudly patriotic than any in the USA. They give their child up to service to their country to serve and defend in some cases others who have neither respect nor pride in what they do for them, and YES, some moms actually sign to allow their under 18 child to enter the service. They listen to all the pros and cons that everyone gladly heap upon them when they find out that their child has entered the service. No matter what the moms own opinion about the military and war is, they will defend to the death their childs choice. They send cheer filled notes and packages filled with goodies, the whole time their heart is breaking that their child is so far away, and in danger. They find creative ways of sending Thanksgiving dinner to their child living in a time zone 12 hours away. Turkey jerky, Craisins, crustless pumpkin pie sealed in a canning jar and sweet potato candy. Boxes sent with Birthday cake in jars, b-day hats and noise makers, goofy packages with squirt guns, silly putty, disposable cameras, anything to lighten the mood and give them some fun and a chance to be the kids that most of them are. The joy of their return turns to the silent heartbreak when months later, it’s “Mom, I’m going again.” These same moms are the ones that send cards and packages to strangers, because they would have none left out. These are the same moms that support and lift up in prayer the other mothers who are having a hard time, because we all have our bad moments. These are the unsung heros of this war, the moms who birthed the Soldiers, Sailors, Marines and Coasties, but also the civillians who are away serving their country in their own way. Hug these mothers, watch out for them, lift them up in prayer and listen.”
(anonymous nomination, received December 15, 2009)
TopMomBlog would like to feature a gallery of military moms for January, 2010. Please click on the email button in the sidebar to send a photo of a military mom that you love who has had to live with the anguish of having their son, daughter, husband, or wife so far from home and facing constant danger. Only first name and last initial and place of residence will be published. OR Become a Fan of TopMomBlog on Facebook and share the photo on the fan page.
Photo from http://wesupportallourtroops.org
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