A VERY DIFFERENT KIND OF SUMMER

Self | June 12, 2002 | ohioWfan

[WhyisaTexasgirlinPA]

OhioWfan - Thank you so much for sharing your story - your son will do well and he honors us all by serving our Country for us.

Cagey, I thought this deserved a ping to you.

[ohioWfan]

You have much in common with many other moms, I'm betting.!

One of the questions I asked my husband last night was "Does everyone feel this awful when their sons or daughters leave? All he said was, "Yes."

Thanks, Molly!

[ohioWfan]

Thank you, from Ohio to PA!

[Billie]

I love what you wrote, how you wrote it, and why you wrote it. What a wonderful young man your son is, and I will also be including his photo in the next group of FR's Finest.

Thank you for all you do and mean to FR and for setting such a good example for your children.

[texasbluebell]

He is a charming young man, who makes people happy just to be around him.

What a beautiful post you've written, a tribute to your beautiful son! It brought tears to my eyes too. He sounds like a fine young man, and a very special person.

(And who would say such awful things to you? I'm always amazed at the rudeness of some people who think they can blast others just because they're anonymous on the 'net. Very unkind. But then, they must not have had mothers like you!)

[Wphile]

Wow, ohio...I am blown away. You have written such a beautiful tribute to your son. I can feel both the pride and agony you must feel through your words. And you are so right...we seldom think of the individuals that make up our troops; rather we just think of them as...troops.

This really brings home the sacrifices the young men and women are making for this country and certainly the sacrifices the parents are making as well. The Army and this country will be well served by your son, Eric. Our country is truly blessed to have upstanding young men such as your son. And we are blessed to have you, as well! Thank you for posting this. I suggest you send it to the President and First Lady.

Don't listen to the minority creeps...their ignorance is obvious.

[Mama_Bear]

Thanks for the ping to this beautifully written story about your son. I know so well what you are feeling. My son joined the Navy fresh out of high school. It was over ten years ago, but reading your story makes it seem like yesterday.

Yes, the military has many faces, and your son's will be among them in my prayers. Supporting our active duty military and our veterans has become a priority in my life. I pray for them daily. I know that, with the Lord as his Rock and Salvation, your son will overcome every obstacle.

Please keep me on your ping list as you update us on his progress in the Army. :-)

[lysie]

What a beautiful tribute to your son.

Do you think the time will come when he may be interested in an older woman? My daughter, Sarah is, 19. She has many of the same qualities. :-)

Bless you, Eric and your family. People like you make this country so great.

[Bigg Red]

You should be very proud. Thank you for sharing your son with us to help protect our freedom. My prayers are with him and your family.

[Corporate Law]

Congratulations. You have every reason to be proud of your fine son. It is great to know that young people like him are in our Armed Forces.

[lodwick]

Grateful and teary bttt. Thank you.
God bless and keep you, and all your family.

[Bahbah]

I am so glad SAMWolf linked this to the Canteen. I might have missed it otherwise. What a fine (and handsome) young man your Eric is. I will keep him in my prayers.

[PoisedWoman]

Eric is a beautiful young man in every sense of the word. Thanks for sharing his -- and your -- story. Gave me goosebumps.

[xsmommy]

you made me cry, as well! how proud you must be of Eric, and how scared. my son is only 10, but i can certainly imagine how you must feel.

[Salvation]

May God bless Eric and your entire family through his giving.

[ohioWfan]

Thank you so much, Mama Bear! I know how faithful you are in supporting our troops!
I'll keep you posted.

[ohioWfan]

I will also be including his photo in the next group of FR's Finest

Thank you so much, Billie!!

And thanks for what you do your FR, and for your country!

[MJY1288]

What a beautiful tribute to your Son, Eric. I will continue praying for him as well as you and Mr. OWF. Make sure you tell your Son how grateful we are for his service to our nation. I remember my younger brother heading off for Boot Camp 15 years ago, He got on the bus as a young boy, and he returned home a man.

God Bless You, OWF, Eric and Family

Mike

[ohioWfan]

And who would say such awful things to you?

Crotchety old men who hate the President, mostly.

But I don't care because, I am proud to have our son serve under this fine Commander in Chief!

Thanks, texas! (In more ways than one!)

[firewalk]

Ohiofan, I don't know the words to type. Thank you so much for sharing with us about your son Eric! One of my sons has decided to enlist in the Marines come October. Thank you is not enough, and I'm more than proud to bump this thread! (((hugs)))BIS