Thursday, May 27, 2010

The most Amazing friend

Today was one of those rough Army Mom days... It had been a few days
since I heard from the Ranger and I couldn't shake the feeling that something
wasn't quite right. I could not find sleep until almost 2AM, which is Exactly the
time I decided to give up the worry and asked God to help deliver some. This
morning the praying continued... I begged for a Call or e-mail and later, for the
ability not to feel the urge to Sleep at my desk. I didn't get a call but I did get
several really great e-mails letting me Know he was okay. Those e-mails made
my day and I am counting on being able to recall Brandon's words tonight to
help get me through the Hours when I'll be alone with my thoughts. Alone...
It's often the way I feel as I navigate the feelings and fear and Uncertainty of
this Mom of a deployed Ranger adventure that I'm living. Fortunately, my
mom and dad and all my Amazing friends are plugged into what I'm going
through because Mom called, and then I checked the mail and found this...
It's a package of Very meaningful cookies, and a lovely card from my dearest
friend, Monica. We've never met in person. We know each other through
our Blogs and our shared passion for our families and fooding. Monica is a
kind and generous soul. She is a Patriot, and above all, she is a mother
who Understands the pain of worrying about the well being of a child
She has sent Brandon care packages to Afghanistan because he
is my son. And, because he is a soldier and Monica appreciates the
sacrifices he is making so that people around the world can be Safe
Even when he's not

6 comments:

  1. Those are BEAUTIFUL!!! what a wonderful sweet thing!!

    I'm so glad to hear you received some emails Janet.....you know I think about you guys and pray for you every day!

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  2. Wow, what a great friend! Special cookies:) I'm glad you got those emails to still your heart:)

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  3. Oh sweetheart, I did this for you and Brandon out of love. I know these cookies can't bring him home any sooner but I hope they express my feelings for you both.

    I know he'll be home soon. Until then I wish you peace.

    xoxo, Monica

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  4. That is the sweetest thing! I LOVE those cookies!

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  5. Many blessings, to you and Brandon!
    ~ingrid

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  6. I KNOW THESE SWEET COOKIES MEANT THE WORLD TO YOU!
    What a sweet tender hearted friend!
    We're so lucky to have all found each other!
    And Brandon is blessed that his sweet mama has such sweet souls tending to her fragile heart!
    xoxoxoxoxoxoxoxooxoxox

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