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Our Children Who Choose To Serve Their Country 8/28/10

Saturday August 28, 2010 Posted 1 year, 8 months ago by Bear
To All Parents with Kids Serving Our Country

It's hard for a mom to say thanks to her kid,
When all she remembers are frogs that he hid.
The dirty sneakers across the clean floors,
Are replaced now with boots that have fought in two wars.

It's hard for a mom to say thanks to her boys
When what comes to memory is clutter and toys,
But the shirts and jeans with worn holes in the knees,
Remind me to pray "Lord return them safe, please"

It's hard to say thanks to a mama's sweet girl,
Whose room was a mess, and who caused such turmoil,
But now barren walls beg for her tender touch,
At night my heart cries, "I miss her so such."

Who knows why my kids have signed on to serve,
Is it for our freedom they want to preserve?
Or maybe because dad was never afraid
To cover his heart when our anthem was played.

Could it be cause we never burned a flag in our yard?
And still prayed for the president; even when it was hard.
Perhaps they saw grandpa's purple heart on display,
And wanted to grow and be like him one day.

I will never see what drove them to stand,
With a rifle, a helmet and Bible in hand.
But one thing's for sure, no matter where they may roam,
There's no greater joy than when they return home.

So it's thanks to my kids from this grateful mom
Who easily forgets who's right and who's wrong,
Cause besides all the messes and late night phone calls,
It's not hard to say thanks to my kids who gave all.