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.
Thanks for sharing the wonderful tribute to your son. Surely one of life's most stretching events must be when a mother must watch her son go off to war. How desperately we want to pull them back and hold on to them so that they can be protected from all the evil that lurks "out there." He has left as a boy but will return as a man. God knows the pain that lingers in your heart. May He comfort you in the weeks to come and may your wonderful son be a blessing to you all the days of your life.
God, please bless each of our troops and the families who have kissed them good-by. Bless those who sacrifice so that our nation can be defended. Thank You for each one and may You hide them in the shadow of Your wings until these calamities pass. In the name of Jesus Christ, Amen.