Army Mom One day, my dear boy said to me, A decision I have made. The words he spoke went through my heart as if they were a spade. I want skills, education and money were some of the words he said, But all the thoughts what if kept spinning through my head. I quickly regained composure and told him Id agree To support whatever decision he thought the best to be. Id love him so, no matter what, he determined he should do, Even if it meant him leaving me to serve The Red, White and Blue. The summer passed too quickly and we tried to cherish the time. Soon the day came Id been dreading, to say goodbye to that boy of mine. We talked alone and shared last thoughts then I hugged him oh so tight. His words still ringing Dont cry, Mama. as tears were blurring my sight. The weeks have dragged by slowly as Ive waited impatiently, For every single letter or call from that boy at BCT. With each line he has written, Ive come to understand, The boy who left two months ago has grown into a man. An angel Ive had help me, through these tough weeks Ive endured. Shes kept me sane and every day my boys state has assured. Without her Id be wondering Where? and How? and When? This angel that Ive never met, her name is Carolyn. Mere days until he graduates from this phase of his new life . He has endured so very much in physical and mental strife. But its helped to form that little boy into an Army man. A Soldier hell be named that December day as he stands. Hell swear again to fight for freedom and defend us at all costs. All the innocence of his childhood will be near completely lost. So now to wait a few days more, until his face Ill see. At Family Day, a man will stand, but my boy hell always be. Hell appear out there before me and my heart will swell with pride. And finally, Ill wait no more - no longer be denied. At last be allowed release to go to him I came to see. And be reunited after all this time with that boy so dear to me. Ill run to hug him tightly and again hell likely say: Dont cry, Mama. but tears of joy will be cried that happy day. Well spend two days together, then again hell have to go. Again my heart will break, and again the tears will flow. Ill wish he could stay, just a little while, to share more time with me. But duty calls and hes sworn an oath to our Land of Liberty. So leave he will, and once again his decision Ill support. And hell travel on to his next base - for AIT he will report. Yes, Im an Army Mom, and on the homefront Ill remain. As he spends these next years of his life in some unknown terrain. Ill write him words of encouragement at every chance I get, While tears of heartache, pride and fear may get the letters wet. Ill keep him always up-to-date on family and friends And let him know their words of thanks as their freedom he defends. Ill praise and support each step he takes on this journey he is on, Because that Soldier is a piece of my heart, and Im his Army Mom.
Posted on: Mon, 04 Nov 2013 20:47:29 +0000
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