10 May 09 - Mothers Day

Hello everyone it's me, I'm sorry I haven't posted in a while. We have been really busy with learning the ropes from those we are replacing. It's been long days, and short nights trying to stay on top of everything. Hopefully it will get better soon when we are in charge. I have to admit the guys from the 10 Mtn Division have welcomed us with open arms. I know I would welcome our replacements with open arms as well but they took it to the next level. They welcomed us into the fold and have gone above and beyond to make us successful.

Enough about me. I will have to tell you about my first 106 degree day next time. It's mothers day and here I am again far from home doing the Army thing. I hear from a lot of people about what a tough job I have. I have to tell you being an Army spouse is probably the worse job. No matter what, an Army spouse gets left picking up the pieces more times than not. An Army spouse knows that while we are gone they have to deal with multiple situations head on. There should be a day honoring the Army spouse and the personal sacrifices that they do to make our lives better. No matter what time I call, Susan is there for me. No matter my mood, Susan is the one who picks me up when I'm down.

With the circumstances being what they are I told my wife Happy Mothers day a day early. It's not that she doesn't deserve a call on her day, it's that I'm not sure if I will be able to call her on her day. Right now there is a line about 10 deep on 10 phones with soldiers waiting to call home. Each soldier is being allowed 20 minutes.

So I did the mail thing and sent a card three weeks ago to make it to her in time. I also took some time last night to send her the Mothers Day greeting below. I edited this some for public viewing.

Happy Mothers Day!
I know I'm not there to pamper you like you deserve, instead I want to tell you Happy Mothers Day!, and that I love you I know that you deserve better than a lousy E Mail but I did send a card three weeks ago in hopes that it would be there on time. Looking back at the last 21 years I thank my lucky stars that you are the mother, and sometimes father to our kids. With out you being my guide to parenting I wouldn't be the man I am today. What I mean is not only were you the Mother to our kids, but you helped me to become a better parent along the way. Your kind and sensitive words of encouragement to our kids, and me, throughout our life together will never be forgotten.

I guess what I'm telling you is thank you for being the Mother of the year in my eyes. Right or wrong you always put your family first. In the early days of our marriage when there wasn't enough money to buy food, you found a way. When money was tight and the kids needed something you found a way. No matter what obstacles life threw at you, you found a way as a mother to make it work.

With me being gone and the loneliness that you feel right now, you will continue to find a way to make it work. No matter what Susan, you find a way to bring light to the darkness for those around you. Take time today to enjoy your own light, and know that your family loves you. That they appreciate the way you always found a way to make it work. Hopefully they will never have to make the same sacrifices that you made for them.

I love you, always and forever!

Dave

I have to go back to work now. I hope that all the moms out there, that your mothers day was enjoyable and that all Mothers deserve a little pampering every now and then.

That is all,
Dave