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Paulette's blog: "My Ramblings"

created on 09/25/2006  |  http://fubar.com/my-ramblings/b6567

Young Patriots

I have wanted to write this entry for a couple of weeks now, but for whatever reason I got side tracked. I think it is time to tell this story. I didn't have a very easy time growing up and when you grow up like did it makes you question your own ability to be a parent. You want to do better, give more and try harder than what you got as a child. I am a person with very low self asteem, so I probably doubt myself more than a "normal" person would. Even though I try very very hard to be a good mom, I never think I do a good enough job. But a couple of weeks ago at a homecoming for troops, my kids put to rest at least one doubt I had. I know in my heart that I am raising two children who love their country and those who protect it. When the buzzer sounded and the huge hangar doors opened on a recent Tuesday afternoon, I felt a sense of pride that I have never felt. Sitting in the stands with one of my soldiers, Jason, were my kids William and Madison. We had taken them out of school early so they could be at a homecoming. Most of the others I go to are too early in the morning or too late at night. They had been asking and asking to go, so this one seemed perfect. Because I had to stand at the USO table behind the stands, I let them sit with Jason. My heart was so full just seeing them sitting on each side of him. He is their hero and he is now part of our family. So it was a great thing for me to see them all together. When the buzzer sounded and the doors opened they all jumped to their feet. When the soldiers marched in the National Anthem began to play. I automatically put my hand over my heart. Tears came to my eyes when I looked at my kids and Jason. Jason was standing tall in his uniform saluting and on each side of him were my kids. Both of them had their hands over their hearts and they were facing the flag. I watched as they each took turns looking up in awe at Jason. I was stunned and I was proud. Even though I could only see them from behind and not the front , it was sight that will remain in my memory forever. I often wonder if kids are a reflection of who you are? If that's the case...then maybe I'm not as bad as I think I am? One thing is for sure though, I'm so very proud of my young patriots. And of course "my" soldiers who they look up to.
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