May 10, 2009
Posted by Brat
Mothers Day 2009
For all the military mums, who may be away from their children this year:
We are thinking of YOU!
H/T Dean for reminding me of this picture.
And then, I find this:
When Mommy wears combat boots
The Washington Times
Mother’s Day has a special poignancy for our women in uniform stationed overseas. The holiday is both a celebration of the joys and duties of parenthood, and a reminder of the sacrifices made by our military families.
Maj. Shelley Hermes, Sgt. 1st Class Angela Amundson and Capt. Dayna Joyner of the Minnesota National Guard, members of the 34th “Red Bull” Infantry Division, are spending this Mother’s Day in Basra, Iraq.
Maj. Hermes is on her second deployment, the first being in Baghdad in 2004-05. She said that conditions in the country have improved since her first tour, and their current focus is establishing conditions for handing over the security mission to the Iraqi armed forces. She has three children back in Minnesota: Andrew, 9; Nicholas, 6; and Carlie, 1…
Go to Veterans Today here and read the rest.
And for a special Music and Me, go over to Assoluta Tranquillita here.
3 Comments
May 10, 2009
Thank you for posting this Brat. I think that is the most heart wrenching picture I have ever laid eyes on. I cry every time I see it.
Happy Mother’s Day to you. I hope and pray you had a very good one!
May 11, 2009
To all the Mothers out there, Happy Mother’s Day.
I spent mine with family and a wonderful collection of mothers including Mine and it was this Mother’s Day that I found out my baby sister is pregnant with her first child.
With Utmost Respect ~ Semper Fi, Hank
May 11, 2009
Congratulations to your sister Hank! That’s wonderful news. I am glad that your mother and the mother of your children got to enjoy your company on Mother’s Day. I know that meant a lot to them both!
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