Today I will share something very personal.
My son is in the Marines and he returned from Iraq about 8 months ago. While he was on leave he left his class A uniform at our home. The class A for the Marines is the dark blue blazer with gold buttons. Some other metal badges he's earned and dress slacks. Although I told him he should take his uniform with him he said he wouldn't be needing it.
Well as moms know best - he called me and told me he needed his uniform can I mail it to the base in California. Of coarse I will.
On the way to the post office the top lid opened and the sun shined on the buttons and the glare caught my eyes. I looked down and almost fell to my knees. I have never been so grateful in all of my life. . . . I was mailing my son his uniform in a box instead of receiving it in a box. I was overwhelmed with emotion and just had to stop and thank God for protecting my son while he was at war. To bad I didn't have my camera with me so instead I give you this.
6 comments:
Wow. What a powerful thought. I am so thankful for the men and women who serve to protect our freedom. Thank you for sharing this.
ohhh A mother's love - It is so special. You have been blessed with his return. Thank you for letting us in to a personel moment.
I understand this from the wife's perspective and you just gave me goosebumps! I'm a grateful everyday for my husband coming home safely from each deployment.
It was always my private fear that my daughter would go to war, thankfully she is out now, what an enlightening moment for you
Very true thought. Thank for sharing.
Beautiful picture
Oh wow, I have goosebumps and chills all up my arms from just reading your post. I am glad you shared with us this very private moment!
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