Today on our military base I had to take some last minute packages to be shipped (an online order was unexpectedly delayed... so I cancelled and sent via FedEx)
Anyway, as I was standing in line all five children were with me and in high spirits. I felt like I was remaining calm but was bein firm in direction. I also was starting to be VERY out of place as the rest of the customers were all single young military members... and I felt like they were staring.
As I stood there disciplining my children for the umpteenth time, a voice from behind me said " I miss my Mom"
I turned around and saw a fresh faced young Marine with lotions in his hand.
When I turned around and looked at him he said "I really miss my mom" "You guys are going to miss her one day" he said to my kids.
It was a little reminder to *me that though they are little and drive me crazy sometimes, they'll grow up too . I also am going to say a little prayer for those Military members who are far from the people that they love this Holiday.
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