My Son is a Simple Man

My son is a simple man you see
Loves God, his wife, and his family
He’s grown very strong throughout the years
He stood up to his challenges and conquered his fears
He married his one and only true love
Who was given to him from our God up above
Wise and loving with a gentle heart
He told his wife that he must part
For places unknown and new in his life
This war has sent him away from his wife
To a land that is violent and wants things their way
They showed their uncaring on that September day
My son, your daughter, a little boy’s mom
Were taken away because of those bombs
While families back home pray, worry, and wait
To see if terrorists determine the fate
Of all who we love that were taken away
Because of the bombings on that tragic day
All day I sit here and pray for my son
And hope that soon freedom is won
For his comrades and friends that were chosen to be
In a far away place fighting for our liberty
We pray for them all without hesitation
And for God to guide them through every location
Our hearts feel heavy with worry and fear
As we sit by the phone and we’re waiting to hear
For good news or bad, it doesn’t much matter
As long as our loved one is willing to chatter
Let us know he’s okay and he hasn’t been hurt
But a comrade was shot and fell to the dirt
With blood all around and the deafening noises
We take cover so the enemy avoids us
It was really scary but Mom I am okay
I appreciate your support and I know that you pray
For me and my boys to come home and stay
But we’re doing our jobs here as ordered to do
The sun has been hot and naps have been few
So Mom, now I must go, it’s time for a mission
Its dark and we’ll be using our night time vision
Continue your prayers and all the packages sent
I’ll give you a call the next chance I get
I love you Mom, tell all to take care
We’re all fighting for your freedom there
As I hung up the phone blinded by tears
And think of the memories I hold dear
So please pray for him as you would your own
For him and his comrades to come safely home
My son is a simple man you see
He loves God, his wife and his family

Until You Return

Good morning son, just another day. A beautiful morning without much to say.
Except that I love you and miss you and I want to hear it everyday.
I can't imagine your mornings, your days and your nights, with only the suffering, it just isn't right.
This world that we live in, all of this violence is wrong. So many people are angry and can't get along.
We must settle this war they call Iraqi Freedom. We must bring our troops home so their loved ones can see them.
Although your reminded almost everyday, we're very proud of you and more so each day.
It's not that your special or unlike another. But you are my firstborn and the oldest of brothers.
You have a strong faith in God and a heart that's so true. God's blessings are what I'm asking for you.
Many people are praying, for you and your boys, for safety and quickness as your unit deploys.
Hurry now guys and get your job done, let them hear the bells of freedom ringing. And then maybe they'll understand the help you've been bringing.
We love you, we miss you, you all make us proud. Let your voices be heard and their meaning be loud.
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Many emotions deep down inside, worry, fear and most of all pride.
People are falling around my son's feet, with his buddies surrounding and helping to beat. This anger of people in all of these nations, making them resort to these altercations.
Bombings and blasts and kidnapping strangers and putting their children in all of this danger.
Are the problems too many the reasons too vast, for the leaders to talk and put into the past.
Get out the documents and sign your name here and promise to God you'll cause no more fear.
Let our sons and our daughters come home, so that we may give back the love that they've shown. For their Flag and their Country and the people they love. But most of for our Heavenly God above.

Congrats to my new Corporal!

Well...I spoke to my son from Iraq yesterday and it was wonderful. He told me his plan for re-enlistment and that he has a four day weekend coming up and he can't wait. Today my DIL sent me an email while Joe was on the phone, to let me know he's been promoted to Corporal and is a Vehicle Commander! Way to go, Joe. Congrats to his buddy...Mueller...for his promotion too. Prayers to you Miles, hoping you're feeling better soon...possibility of gallstones. These are the 3 J.M. boys in Iraq..kind of like the Three Muskateers. All for one and one for all! HOOAH!

Was a rough day today after talking to Joe yesterday...he can't wait for R&R to spend EVERY MINUTE OF IT WITH HIS WIFE ONLY. That hurt but I wasn't going to let him know that. I can understand him wanting to be only with his wife...sort of. She's in texas and I'm in New Jersey...it's not like I can just...'be in the neighborhood.' I'll get over it and I'm still as proud of my son as ever. Nothing could ever change that.

This picture is of The Three Muskateers (3 J.M.s) and my DIL, Sarah. This was taken in April when I went to Washington before deployment. We all went to dinner and back to the hotel and watched "Flushed Away." It was a great night that I'll treasure forever.

The two 2 year olds

Not a granny..here are pics of the babies. Aiden (blonde) is my grandson and he's 28 months. Donte will be 2 on August 2.

Baby Jameson's Baptism/Mom on top, his Aunt Jennifer (Godmother) below.

Prayers please

It has been a crazy beginning of the week for me. Of course, worrying about my soldier is always on the top of the list. Prayers for him and all of our troops are on the top of my prayer list everyday. I found out yesterday that my 5 month old great nephew is being tested today for Cystic Fybrosis. He's had bad asthma since birth and the docs think it's more. He doesn't look like your typical child with C.F. I know this because my aunt had 5 boys, 3 of which had C.F. They lived well into early adult years. As a little girl, I always remember them being very sickly and extremely skinny. Jameson...is a robust, happy and otherwise healthy baby. Prayers for you baby Jameson. Then...speaking with my mom this morning, she informed me that one of my other great nephews, Daryl...6, may have a siezure disorder and he is also having tests today. Prayers to you, Little Man. We also went to a viewing last night for my brother-in-law's mother-in-law. As far as viewings go...this was very easy. Theresa had been sick for many years and passed away peacefully, with her family by her side. Prayers for her and her family.
Now...I'm just wating to hear from my son who is suppose to call me sometime soon. Trying to keep my phone with me at all times is a definite challenge for me...not easy keeping it on me and AWAY from two 2 year olds.
How about Army Mom Times Three getting those generators repaired so quickly for the soldiers in Iraq. What an awesome person to have in your corner. I'd hate to have her as my enemy...ha ha..love ya, Jo.
Anyway...I just wanted to let you all know what was happening and to please keep these two precious children in your prayers. I'll keep you 'posted' --- no pun intended --- I'm such a dork!