WEEK 8 (3) WEDNESDAY BEFORE Im sure most of you are either gettin ready to head to the airport, in the car already makin windshield time, in San Antonio, gettin close, or waitin for the others to post pics of this long awaited moment.......Graduation weekend. Id like to share with ya a lil somethin that I penned to paper after leaving Lackland graduation weekend when my son graduated.....and was en route back to home. After the Airmans Run Thursday mornin, youll have to re-read this and tell me if you experienced the same bittersweet feelings. Enjoy! :) A Parents Perspective Of The Military Begin Agains Twas the day before the Airmans Run Not a minute left to spare All the reservations had been made Banners folded neatly Our special T-shirts and outfits packed and in order. Seems like just yesterday I was saying goodbye to my loved one Dropping him off Wishing them all the best in their new journey. Reality set in Time seemed to stand still. As I sat at the counter with my head in my hands Almost in disbelief Pinching myself to verify it was for real, I longed for another who understood these undefinable feelings And then my grief. What seemed like after several hours, I remembered the world was an open book So my mind soon longed to explore anything Anything that could tell me about Basic Training. I googled this I searched that And stumbled upon this website Finding others Joining hands and hearts With loved ones Whom also were experiencing ups, Experiencing downs. Clicking on this And liking that My new family formed All happening while my Trainee soared! Life sometimes seemed unreal. Moments of unexplainable tears while Indescribable bouts of joy filled my soul. The handwritten letters to me Something I hadnt seen since he was a young boy Staring at the Air Force letterhead So professional So real. The few and far between phone calls And then hearing the voice my heart longed to hear Brought smiles Tears Collaboration in my soul Helping us both to get thru yet another week. Browsing thru old photos Memories of his childhood Good times Memorable moments Some not so long ago Gave insight to this beautiful future While I held these keepsakes Tightly next to my heart. Where did the time go? It just seemed like yesterday And now Here It is Amongst all of us today. Right Here Right Now. This life he chose So full of adventures Defending the country we love. Tomorrow is yet another day. Twas the night before The Airmans Run My head rests on the pillow My mind begs for sleep My heart longs to hug you While my soul braces for that first glimpse. The morning of this special event has come I say a prayer for those unable to be here today I find my place That one special spot Along the street By a tree Behind the guarded, marked line Ill remember forever. I anxiously wait for the Run to begin I now have truly learned patience. I look down the street My sense of direction is compromised Were they coming across the bridge Or just turning around there Its all one big blur at this point. My eyes are fixed on what I think I see comin across the bridge I stand firm in my steps I listen very close I hear chants Jodies And see banners waving galore in the crowd And HERE they come. One color after another. My heart now racing Where is my child. I scan row after row While a lump starts to form in my throat I swallow hard. I soon spot their flag The one Ive seen in photos All of those colored t-shirts galore. Row after row. I find myself repeating Where is my loved one Over and over The one I dropped off not so long ago The one I cuddled as a child The one that stole my heart And then........ Here they are. THERE HE IS! Oh my goodness! Oh how hes changed! His shoulders wider He looked so much taller The pride! The joy! The tears start And wont stop They begin to roll. I hurry to regroup Wipe my eyes And wait patiently for them to pass thru again. Theyre getting closer Here they come I hear them I see his flight There he is THERE HE IS! So full of PRIDE! DETERMINATION! Strength beyond my wildest dreams. My chest swells I hug my friends My soul is now comforted My hug soon awaits And then Here we are Now No more waiting We will be joined together soon. All is right with the world .......Again. -Wingmom Terry ✈️💖👏🎉✈️💖👏🎉✈️
Posted on: Wed, 16 Jul 2014 16:22:54 +0000
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