Day by Day by Day by Day …
That’s how I roll … day by day. What else can you do when your son is in a war zone? Each day is like “Groundhog Day” , just not as funny as the movie.
Wake up, say a prayer for my son, check the online news to see what happened in Afghanistan while I was sleeping, read an inpirational Biblical verse, get ready for my day. That’s just the start of the day.
As the day wears on, I say a prayer every chance I get, I look for messages online from my son so I know he is OK, and I try my hardest to be a responsible professional career woman, family member, and friend; as well as lead an active life.
Before I lay down to sleep at night, I read the news, say a prayer, read a biblical verse, and pray myself to sleep. Sometimes I cry, I can’t help it.
The next day, I wake up and do it all again. As time goes on, being the Mom of a son deployed to a war zone has not gotten any easier.
I am a Proud Army Mom. I cry and pray for fallen soldiers and their families. I celebrate for soldiers that come home safe. I feel sad for soldiers that come home injured.
I stay Army Mom Strong, taking it day by day, supporting my son 100% while he serves in a war zone.
Dear Lisa,
I recently stumbled across your blog when I was looking for information about sending care packages. I am the incredibly proud sister of a Marine (Ooh rah!) who is deploying to Afghanistan tomorrow. I have always been a supporter of our military men and women and their families, but actually having my brother deploy is an entirely different experience.
I want to thank you for this entry. Even though my brother has not left the States yet, every mention of “Afghanistan” causes my heart to race and I feel stick to my stomach. I know that the next seven months are going to feel like seven years but I am resting in God’s Word and the knowledge that he and his fellow Marines are well-trained. Thank you again for your voice in support of all our military men and women!
Semper Fi
Amy
I just found this website and read “Day by Day by Day by Day …” My son is deployed to Iraq right now and may be going through a divorce . I start my day off with prayer and like this store I pray all day every time I get a chance. I find myself crying all the time some time can’t control it. It’s so hard. All I can do is pray and ask for God’s help. Check my messages see if anything is from my son. I feel this pain and there is no way for it to go away until my son comes home safe. Thank you.
Terry