I'm that "Mom" that lurks on the forum. This year, for the first time in several years, our older son is home for Thanksgiving. Last year he was "somewhere in the Gulf". Years prior he was at Lemoore, Meridian, or Pensacola. I am thrilled to have him home and, at the same time, I am sad for the mothers and fathers whose sons and daughters are unable to be at the Thanksgiving table this year. Our "little guy" wasn't able to get leave for Thanksgiving this year and hasn't for the past two years. We will be missing him again at the family table this year.
But know this all of you Air Warriors, every Soldier, Sailor, Airman, Marine and Coastie out there serving our Country day in and day out... As we all gather around the table today and lift our glasses to give thanks for our many blessings, each and every one of you are at the top of our family's list of people for whom we give the greatest thanks.
Rest assured, I will remind our non-serving family members today, IN MY BEST "MOM-TONE" EVER, that giving thanks to those that serve our Nation, is something they should do every day.
From the bottom of my heart, Thank You to every one of you has served, is serving, or is working hard to get themselves commissioned. You men and women are my heroes.
To Uncle Fester and anyone else who can't be home this year... PM me when you get stateside and we'll have you over for a belated Turkey Dinner, we're keeping the table set for you!!!!
~ Mom
