Sniper's Mom

This afternoon I was checking my email and came across a comment that surprised me. As I read this, the tears started to fall. I heard that she had seen my blog, but didn't know that she read it. The comment was posted on this. Here is her comment: "Having been raised in a military family, I thought I was pretty savy to the going's on in the military. Never in a million years did I think my son would chose that life style for himself. Although I would have preferred him to have chosen a different road, I stand behind him 100%. I am very grateful to all those who are supporting Sniper and Dyz. You see, this is my sons 2nd tour in the sandbox, and speaking as a MOM, I just want him home. Best to you all!!! SNIPER'S MOM " To SM: You have done a amazing job raising him (and his sister) and now his son. Sniper is a wonderful, smart, sometimes smart ass (ok quite often), humorous, dedicated, kind, gentle and loving man. He has a heart of gold and would do anything for anyone, including giving up his family for his Country. (I won't even pretend to know how hard it has been on all of you through the years. I know for me it's not easy in the short amount of time we have been back together.) He can be fierce like a lion or gentle as a lamb. But, a lot of this has come from you and how you raised him. You did a damn fine job of raising him. I know the Marine Corps has changed him in so many ways. He is not the same man he once was so many years ago. He will never be that man again. We can only hope the demons he has seen will one day become easier to endure for him. We can only hope that someday that man we both love can find his way back to how he used to be. However, he will always be your "little boy." This I understand. I know from personal experience, how hard it is to raise your kids, let alone being a single parent. He is someone I am very honored to know and love with all my heart. I am also honored to someday, with God's grace, have him as my husband and you as my mother-in-law. You have been wonderful to me and I cherish the times when we talk. We may not always agree on some of the things he does, but we both love him dearly. You as a mom and me as his soul mate. I was very moved that you read what I have wrote here. Thank you from the bottom of my heart for posting your comment. It meant more to me than you will ever understand. dyzgoneby