Happy Mother's Day- 2010

Happy Mother’s Day!

Wow, last year Brian was in Iraq on Mother’s Day; this year, Afghanistan. The same thing goes for his birthday on June 15 except you can add he was crossing the equator in the Pacific on his 20th birthday in 2008; simply amazing.

Several received phone calls from Brian on Mother’s Day- I know Laura and Lindsey both did. They also received flowers from their Marine. Talk about emotions. While its certainly tough to be apart at times- these are also the times we appreciate more than ever what these men and women are doing and try to keep in mind these are just some of the sacrifices we are being asked to make on our end. It’s not easy but we're doing ok.

Flowers to Mom From a Marine

In Afghanistan

Lindsey celebrated her first Mother’s Day and Jason, Ethan, and Lindsey made the jaunt over to Maple Grove for a visit. It was great to see them and as we all know they grow too fast.




A Sleepy Guy
With Lulu
Making Things Better

Mom Be Bold
Roger Robicheau
Dedicated to Moms of our Military (and to Lulu on Mother’s Day- 2010)

I may clutch a picture of my child
Go in that room of memories wild

Thoughts come with me wherever I go
Prayers often lead my way, you know.

My young one has left to be so brave
The hero of my heart, gone to save

At times I want to reach out and hold
But I know the answer, Mom be bold.

The love of my child is part of me
So strong and good, it will always be

Nurtured in life with a caring heart
This child to me is a work of art

Dear God you know how my love is true
I’ve prayed for my soldier (marine), more I’ll do

And to mothers who live their life as I
We’ll grow in support, our flag raised high

Together we’ll get through each new day
Becoming kindred spirits, God Bless our way

Happy Mother’s Day Lulu

Semper Fi