What its like to be a military mom
"Not so long ago, we brought you home from the hospital wrapped in your little blanket,
counted your fingers and toes, thanked God for you and were amazed at how perfect you
were. Our heart was no longer in our chests, but held in our arms. When you were a toddler,
we protected you from bumps and bruises, held our breath as you took your first steps and
your first falls. We knelt to tie your shoes, kiss away your pain or just to see the bright smile
on your face. When you ventured out into the world on your bicycle, or the kindergarten bus we
smiled brightly, hiding the tears and swallowing the lump in our throat, scared to let you out of
our sight, and yet proud of your independence and bravery. We marvelled and bragged at
your accomplishments as you grew into a young adult. We laid awake nights during your teen
years, worrying about your safety, listening for the front door to creak open so we could sleep,
knowing you were safe at home.
Now . . . the tables have been turned, sort of . . . our hearts are still not in our chests, but
wrapped now in camo. We still smile brightly and try to mask the tears as you board the bus,
or the plane, proud beyond belief at your bravery. We still brag to anyone who will listen that
"My baby is serving our country". We tear up over the sight of a soldier who happens to cross
our path, feeling the need to reach out to them, thank them, even hug them, and hoping
somewhere in the world some other mom is hugging you, where ever you are today. We now
kneel more often than ever to ask that you be watched over and protected, while you are
watching over and protecting our freedom, that we might once again, hear the front door
creak open, or the phone ring, so we can once again sleep, knowing you are safe."
"Not so long ago, we brought you home from the hospital wrapped in your little blanket,
counted your fingers and toes, thanked God for you and were amazed at how perfect you
were. Our heart was no longer in our chests, but held in our arms. When you were a toddler,
we protected you from bumps and bruises, held our breath as you took your first steps and
your first falls. We knelt to tie your shoes, kiss away your pain or just to see the bright smile
on your face. When you ventured out into the world on your bicycle, or the kindergarten bus we
smiled brightly, hiding the tears and swallowing the lump in our throat, scared to let you out of
our sight, and yet proud of your independence and bravery. We marvelled and bragged at
your accomplishments as you grew into a young adult. We laid awake nights during your teen
years, worrying about your safety, listening for the front door to creak open so we could sleep,
knowing you were safe at home.
Now . . . the tables have been turned, sort of . . . our hearts are still not in our chests, but
wrapped now in camo. We still smile brightly and try to mask the tears as you board the bus,
or the plane, proud beyond belief at your bravery. We still brag to anyone who will listen that
"My baby is serving our country". We tear up over the sight of a soldier who happens to cross
our path, feeling the need to reach out to them, thank them, even hug them, and hoping
somewhere in the world some other mom is hugging you, where ever you are today. We now
kneel more often than ever to ask that you be watched over and protected, while you are
watching over and protecting our freedom, that we might once again, hear the front door
creak open, or the phone ring, so we can once again sleep, knowing you are safe."
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Breakfast with the Family
You wake up on a Saturday morning, make yourself a pot of coffee. You can hear the
television in the living room. Ever so quiet, of course, as not to wake mom. You decide to
take yourself to your favorite chair with the morning paper and of course you first cup of
coffee of the day. You just sit there reading the paper and sipping your coffee as your two
young kids watch their Saturday morning cartoons. No matter how hard you try you
somehow end up waking mom.
You wake up on a Saturday morning, make yourself a pot of coffee. You can hear the
television in the living room. Ever so quiet, of course, as not to wake mom. You decide to
take yourself to your favorite chair with the morning paper and of course you first cup of
coffee of the day. You just sit there reading the paper and sipping your coffee as your two
young kids watch their Saturday morning cartoons. No matter how hard you try you
somehow end up waking mom.
She comes strolling out of the bedroom, hair a mess, wearing an old pink robe given to her
by her kids a few years back, but most importantly, with a smile on her face. She is in a rather
joyful mood and decides to make the family breakfast. Before you know it she has the whole
family gather around the table. There's bacon, eggs, hash browns, orange juice for the kids,
and of course a fresh refill for you. What a perfect Saturday morning, no work, your whole
family around your little kitchen table, eating a fine meal, and telling about their week.
Know how is this? I mean do you have everything you could ever ask for, family, food, you're
free of danger. Thats just the way it is here in good ol' United States of America right? Wrong.
There are thousands of young men and women risking their lives and families, and I
guarantee they're not free of dange.
Myself, being one of them, have two suggestions to offer that I myself believe will make your
day seem a little better. First off, the next time you see a Soldier, shake their hand and thank
them, that is one of the best compliments I have ever gotten. Don't try and insult them with
remarks about the war or your negative opinions because it won't work. It takes a lot to knock
a soldier down, and even more to make them feel they're even slightly in the wrong for doing
what they are doing and I guarantee your not up for the challenge. Second, and most
importantly, hug your family often. Be there every possible second you can. In fact I challenge
every single one of you to make YOUR Saturday morning breakfast happen.
God Bless
Pvt Jacob Jackson
by her kids a few years back, but most importantly, with a smile on her face. She is in a rather
joyful mood and decides to make the family breakfast. Before you know it she has the whole
family gather around the table. There's bacon, eggs, hash browns, orange juice for the kids,
and of course a fresh refill for you. What a perfect Saturday morning, no work, your whole
family around your little kitchen table, eating a fine meal, and telling about their week.
Know how is this? I mean do you have everything you could ever ask for, family, food, you're
free of danger. Thats just the way it is here in good ol' United States of America right? Wrong.
There are thousands of young men and women risking their lives and families, and I
guarantee they're not free of dange.
Myself, being one of them, have two suggestions to offer that I myself believe will make your
day seem a little better. First off, the next time you see a Soldier, shake their hand and thank
them, that is one of the best compliments I have ever gotten. Don't try and insult them with
remarks about the war or your negative opinions because it won't work. It takes a lot to knock
a soldier down, and even more to make them feel they're even slightly in the wrong for doing
what they are doing and I guarantee your not up for the challenge. Second, and most
importantly, hug your family often. Be there every possible second you can. In fact I challenge
every single one of you to make YOUR Saturday morning breakfast happen.
God Bless
Pvt Jacob Jackson
By Pvt. Jacob Jackson
US Army, Fort Huachuca, AZ
US Army, Fort Huachuca, AZ
By Pvt. Jacob Jackson
US Army, Fort Huachuca, AZ
US Army, Fort Huachuca, AZ
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