A Special Happy Mother’s Day….this is a message for all the mothers out there who have sons or daughters in the military. Many articles and blogs are about spouses and children of soldiers, but I don’t see many regarding mothers of soldiers. Being a mother of a soldier is one of the most difficult and honorable positions anyone could hold.
What do you do when your child says “I enlisted in the military” particularly when a war is going on? Many things went through my mind and just to name a few…. pride, panic, worry. I was proud that my son chose to serve his country. I was proud that it was voluntary when a war was going on. I was in a panic that he was enlisting when a war was going on. I was worried that he was enlisting when a war was going on.
What do you do when your child says “I enlisted in the military” particularly when a war is going on? Many things went through my mind and just to name a few…. pride, panic, worry. I was proud that my son chose to serve his country. I was proud that it was voluntary when a war was going on. I was in a panic that he was enlisting when a war was going on. I was worried that he was enlisting when a war was going on.
Mothers have such conflicting emotions when one of their children has enlisted. My son became a combat medic and immediately after being trained he was sent to one of the most dangerous places in the world at that time…Ramadi, Iraq. My heart ached and at the same time, it was bursting with pride. Mothers understand these conflicting emotions. I knew that by being a combat medic he would be in harms’ way every day. But I also was incredibly proud of him that he wanted to do this not only for his country but for his fellow soldiers. He was willing to lay his life on the line. How many of us are willing to do that?
He told me not to watch the news, but I was drawn to it, all the while praying that my son was not one of the casualties. And at the same time, praying for other mothers whose children were there on behalf of our nation. As I’m sure mothers of soldiers know, there were many times I went to bed and my heart actually ached not knowing if I would ever see him again. But at the same time knowing that if he indeed had to give his life, I would be proud that he did.
He told me not to watch the news, but I was drawn to it, all the while praying that my son was not one of the casualties. And at the same time, praying for other mothers whose children were there on behalf of our nation. As I’m sure mothers of soldiers know, there were many times I went to bed and my heart actually ached not knowing if I would ever see him again. But at the same time knowing that if he indeed had to give his life, I would be proud that he did.
To all mothers of soldiers, I salute you. I know how difficult it is to remain steady and sane during the time their solders are serving, especially during war time. Not knowing if or when you will see your son or daughter again. But, if necessary, willing to pay the sacrifice of losing them in a war and being proud of them for doing this in the service for our
country.
Soldier Moms, lift your head high for you are the mothers of brave sons and daughters who are willing to lay down their lives for their country. Have a wonderful Mother’s Day knowing that you are standing behind these brave warriors!
country.
Soldier Moms, lift your head high for you are the mothers of brave sons and daughters who are willing to lay down their lives for their country. Have a wonderful Mother’s Day knowing that you are standing behind these brave warriors!
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