Finally a happy call...

Tonight when he called he was so happy, I could hear in his voice that today was a good day.  he was joking with the guys in his group and just really laughing and being the happy kid I loved watching grow up  :)

Hope there are some more of these calls in the near future!  :)

Medical...

Without going into too much detail...

Having a hard time today and really praying...  got a phone call from Zach and he has some medical issues going on.   They took him to the hospital last night ans he was there several hours and had some testing done and meds, and on Monday they are doing more tests... hes scared and also now worried he may not be able to start bootcamp as planned on Weds, he does not want to be in reception any longer...  

I know he is 19, but the thought of him being far away from me and then add to the fact this is the first time he has ever been to a dr without me, and the fact he called me and hes scared and wants me...  lets just say that no matter how old they get they are always our baby...

Homesick....

I knew this experience would be hard on me, but I wasn't prepared how homesick my soldier would be.   hes doubting himself and really wanting to just come back...

Please anyone that prays, keep Zach in them and pray for some comfort for him!

Some Bible verses for Zach and I

A lady friend from my MOMS group sent these to me:


Dear Lord we pray these Your very words over Cari's son, Zach.  Please hear them and help Zach & Cari.....In Jesus Name I pray, Amen.

Rise up and help Zach, redeem him because of Your unfailing love.  Psalm 44:26
God is within Zach, he will not fall; God will help him at break of day.  Psalm 46:5
The Lord will stand at Zach's side and give him strength.  2 Timothy 4:17
Zach can do all things thro Christ who pours His strength into him.  Philippians 4:13
May the favor of the Lord our God, rest upon Zach.  Psalm 90:17
Strengthen Zach and help him; uphold him with your righteous right hand.  Isaiah 41:10
Sustain Zach according to Your promise...do not let his hopes be dashed.  Psalm 119:116
Zach always prays, he doesn't faint, quit, or give up.  Luke 18:1
My God will deliver Zach from all his fears.  Psalm 34:4
Zach will call upon God in the day of trouble; He will deliver him and Zach will honor God.  Psalm 50:15
When Zach is afraid he will trust in God.  Psalm 56:3

The Lord gives strength to Cari, the Lord blesses Cari with peace.  (Ps 29:11)

Letters....

Been writing letters and waiting to receive his address so we can mail them out...  I have gotten 4 from him, but nothing from the commander (or whatever his title is) with the address to reply...

How long does it normally take to get the address after they leave for Boot Camp?

Army Mom???

WOW, I thought the whole work at home mom and stay at home mom debate could get hairy and cause lots of hurt feelings...  but last night I was on one of the army mom support forums, and talk about a mom of a military son getting attacked.  WOW

I have been saying for the last few months that I was surprised at the lack of online support groups for Moms with children in the military, but now I know why...

OK, I get that an Army Mom could mean 1.  The mother of a child that is in the Army or 2. The wife of a soldier and has children.

I know that I for one was told at MEPS when we went to watch our son  swear in that I was now an army mom (and this was by the USO office), I was given information on a website of army moms (the type that have children in military), I had a lady give me a blue star mom pin, I was referred to as an army mom there... but according to this lady on one site (and the majority of women on that site and others) I shouldnt be calling myself an army mom, I am just the uterus that gave birth to a child who joined the military and the "label" army mom should be reserved for his future wife only.... and any mother with a child in the military that calls herself an Army Mom will most likely be an overbearing mother in law that has issues with lettting her children grow up...    

Seriously, have I done something against military etiquette by calling myself an Army Mom?   I think both definitions of Army Mom should be ok and should be used by both types of women.... Am I wrong?

Sleepless...

So of course after the phone call last night, I did not get any sleep.

Did I do the right thing?   Can he do this?

I kept the smile in my voice, I supported him, but did I do the right thing?  Ive never heard that tone before in his voice, I have never heard him that heartbroken...

I am trying to keep the faith that things will get better and that this is normal, but I cant get this pain that I am feeling for him to ease up....