Thanks for all the Congrats, Guys, I will surely pass the word to him. He called today to wish me a Happy Mothers Day; it was so good to hear his voice. He does have on dilemma that has him INCREDIBLY worried and upset. They lost his 'personal bag' that had his clothes that he travelled in but most importantly, the ziploc bag that had his ORIGINAL birth certificate, shot record and Social Security Card. When they handed out the bags, his was not there. We're so worried about this identity theft, not to mention how hard it is to get those documents reissued. Any suggestions would be quite helpful.
Turtle, you have been an incredible help; in fact I would send him what you would pm me for insight. Thank you again.
I look at it like this guys, YOU are ALL MY SONS and if you're lucky to be stationed with our young man in Korea, you will hear from me in the form of homemade cookies, snacks, letters, cards, paperback books, movies, etc. I've already committed to being one of the Platoon Mom's for our son's Cav unit in Korea.
See, I was a single young lady back in my day in the USCG (Ok, it wasn't THAT long ago ROFL). No one was there to greet me on the pier after a lengthy patrol, no mail came to my bunk, I was one of those 'forgotton singles'. If I can help it, I don't want to see that happen to our son or anyone else in his unit. I wish I could adopt you all but well....know that you all are in our hearts and thoughts each day; even before our son enlisted. It breaks my heart to watch and listen to 'Fallen Heroes' on the news each night or to hear another soldier will not be making it home for another holiday. So many are so young; even younger than our boy. I always manage, no matter how hard I try not to, shed a tear for the fallen and their families. Please, I don't want to ever read about any of you.