Wooo Hooo, I am driving legal today! The trip to Waxahachie today to renew my license was definitely worth it. I would much rather drive 30 minutes and wait less than an hour, than drive 20 and wait for 3 hours!!! Plus I get the benefit of eating lunch at Fuzzy Taco with my mom and my princess.
I am so honored to know the American soldier Chris Kyle!! He is named as as "The Deadliest Sniper in American History" I went to school with this amazing man and to know that he spent 10 years of his life in the Navy, putting his life on the line, makes me proud to be an American!!! Check him out!! He has written a book about his experience. American Sniper. I can't wait to read it!!!
Being an Army Mom makes his story and his life so much for meaningful to me. My son has wanted join the Army since he was 13. I remember getting a knock on the door one afternoon and when I opened it, there stood an Army Recruiter. I just looked at him and asked if I could help him. He asked for Shaw. I laughed and told him he was not home and what he wanted with him. He said that Shaw had filled out information online and just wanted to speak with us. Again, laughing in this poor soldier's face, I told him that Shaw was only 13. He said that he would return in 5 years. I informed the man that we would NOT be here. He chuckled and thanked me for my time. Looking back now, I regret my shock and actions. Little did I know that it was in Shaw's heart to become a soldier. That was not the last I heard about the Army, it was just the beginning. When Shaw got into high school he joined the JROTC and worked towards his training. The day after he turned 17, we were at the recruiters office signing him up to join the Army. It still brings tears to my eyes to think about that day. That is when my little boy turned into a MAN! He spent the next 14.5 months preparing for his dream. 7 days after Shaw graduated from High School I put him on a bus headed for Ft Knox, Kentucky. Talk about the biggest heart break. I could not hug him and tell him that I love him and was proud of him enough.
Since that day, Shaw has become an amazing soldier! As soon as he graduated from BCT, he joined his troop in Afghanistan. WOW, what an eye opener for a mom. I am grateful for God's protection over him. His troop had already spent 8 months there and they only had 4 months left. My son is a Cavalry Scout and has earned his combat spurs!!! He is now stationed in Ft Drum, NY. He is a grown man and still makes this momma proud every single day. Every time I talk about him and his decision, I break down in tears. Tears of pride!!!!!!! It is on thing to be proud of your child's achievements, and it is another to be proud that your son puts his life on the line to fight for this country's freedom!
Momma's, take a minute, look at your children, and know that no matter what they do in life, they will always do something that will make you the proudest momma on earth!!! You never know, you just might be a Proud Army Mom as well.
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