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I started something new here at The River, I ask a question to spark conversation.
"We need never be ashamed of our tears" Charles Dickens
When's the last time you cried?
One of our boys best friends is leaving for basic training next week. My son Atticus' best friend will leave for Fort Jackson. Fort Jackson, the same place our son, Sam back in 2018 completed his basic training.
Tears of pride.
Tears of worry.
Tears of memories... oh the many adventures our boys had when they were little and still do today as they are grown men.
Tears of happiness... this is what our friend has wanted to do for a long time, it is coming true for him, he is an American Soldier.
Godspeed for C.M.H
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How wonderful for Atticus's friend. What a honorable person to want to serve his country. I know how hard it was when Sam first started his journey in the National Guard. From a mom's perspective it is always hard to let go and trust in our kids and God that they have made the right choice in life especially with the unrest in this country and others. Prayers he will begin a wonderful and fulfilling journey in life. Hugs. Kris
ReplyDeleteOh Carla, I smiled at your conversation piece this morning because I cry when I'm sad, happy, exhausted, and overjoyed. I think I got it from my mom, who also cried when she got emotional. I think it's a good thing rather than keeping all that emotion bottled up inside us and letting it out in a bad way. So, I don't remember the last time I cried, but it had to be recent haha. These conversation pieces are so sweet that you thought to do on your blog. It gives you a chance to talk about your feelings, and get closer to your blog friends as well. I've always loved those Lego men your son put together. I so hope Atticus' best friend does well in training and returns home safely.
ReplyDeleteHave a terrific week, dear Carla.
~Sheri
This is going to sound crazy to you but Mark's office is all western in style. He's got a saddle in there and other items. It is all in the brown colors. We have a rug in there that needed need to have the hold in backing removed because it just wasn't working anymore. Nothing is wrong with the rug, it' is in beige and brown tones. Well we have another rug that we never use and he put it in there. It is a blue mediterranean rug and I was so angry and I did end up crying. He has since taken it out. I will pray for Atticus' friend.
ReplyDeleteA very nice tribute, Carla. You should be proud of your children and their friends. They are brave and honorable. Best wishes to all.
ReplyDeleteI actually started to cry yesterday when I realized that we didn't have bottled water for our guests!! I know so silly since water comes out of, you know, the tap and all! It was ok- lots of emotions going on and we did end up with bottled water for our guests! I love hearing stories of men and women enlisting. Talk about emotional- thinking of the sacrifices and the stress they will likely have to endure. Thanks for the prompt- what a good one to think about.
ReplyDeleteHmm. I don't know. I did well up a couple of weeks ago when I heard about a friends baby being born too early and not doing well. I don't think I have cried with joy or sadness in sometimes but I did rage cry when my IL's did something stupid like a month ago.
ReplyDeleteJust reading this reminded me of my own grandson and the first call we got from him at basic. He was in tears...we all were in tears. This also brings tears to my eyes from the pride that I have for any young person choosing to serve our Country. Saying a prayer for this young man and his family...
ReplyDeleteI remember when my son signed up for the Navy. He was a senior in HS and was on a Delayed enlistment so I was able to transition. LOL. But once he left in February empty nest became very real. I cried all the time.
ReplyDeleteI love our military and was so proud of him and still am because he still serves - this time he serves the elderly Veterans. That always brings tears to my eyes when these WW2 veterans come up to me to thank me for raising such a young man.
I do not often cry. Or rarely cry and cannot remember the last time that I did so. I'm not sure if this is a good thing...or not so much. I do remember my son going off to basic. Seems a lifetime ago.
ReplyDeleteIt was only yesterday that I cried and cried and cried, and posted about it on my other blog (At The Foot Of The Cross).
ReplyDeleteSo many mixed emotions!
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