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 I thought this year we might not be able to get a picture with Santa. Last year, it was a little touch and go. I sat, my then 18 month old, on Santa’s lap and bolted out of the picture. He really didn’t know all too much of what was going on, just that I… Loved being there to see it in person. Great post Ally! PRECIOUS MOMENT! I should give you photo credits…  Dear Son, It dawned on me the other day that you are getting dangerously close to the age I was when I gave birth to you. I’m not going to lie, that knowledge terrifies me a bit. Not simply because I don’t want you to become a teenage parent (which I don’t- at all),… Simply beautiful! I love the words chosen. My eyes swelled with tears and a smile spread as I read this. This is true for all of my children. I love you MOM. WOW…In so many ways…this was my life! This goes out to my girls and my boys! Thanks for sharing Trish =). I can also relate to this as I have a 19, 14, and 13 yr old… I have used this theory of letting them live and learn more than once, and they have to experience life first hand, the ups and the downs and they know no matter what, I will be there for them to the best of my ability! yw For my son Bobby, and all others who have teenage sons too. This is really beautiful For my son Bobby, and all others who have teenage sons I love this! it’s not just for teenage boys but for those of us who raised just girls same response, I would say “MOM” has become a very wise woman and good mother keep up the good work. It’s not easy! For my ten year old son who is yet to become a teenager I love you and don’t hate you when I discipline you. its be cause I don’t want you making same mistakes as I did. hey friend !! How ya doing ?? I received an email from my 1st Grader’s music teacher requesting that all the children who have family members overseas this Christmas to bring the photo to the Holiday Music program and hold up the picture while they sing Bring Him Home Santa. My heart stopped. I can certainly see how this teacher might think… Ugh – I can see the teacher meant well – but after reading the lyrics, I think that is HEART BREAKING. I'm an Army Wife, with no children…yet, but even I wouldn't want to sing that song. I don't think people realize how many times they stick their finger in open wounds while trying to be supportive. as a school teacher, i have taught both on- and off-post. being an army brat and now army wife, i am extra sensitive to things like this. however, your son's teacher may not have taught of it this way. maybe send her a note letting her know your take on it? i appreciate all the musicians out there re-making chrismtas songs to reflect our soldiers and their families' situation this holiday season, but i personally find no comfort in those songs (nor “i'll be home for christmas”). many times civilians mean no harm, only want to support, but never see how it may go astray. hang in there and remember, christmas is about being with the ones you love, whether it's in december or april. That is sucha sad song, and it's so real in that it is what the children hope for, and the spouses too. My heart aches as I read it. Secretia Dear Sarah, Try to talk her out of having that song in the performance!Things like that have a longer effect than just during the show!My daughter was in middle school & Dad was deployed.She finished all of her work & decided to write to her him. The substitute took the letter away and told my daughter that she can't waiste HER valuable class time by writing notes! Needless to say my daughter broke down in tears and ran out of the class! I was livid! I went to the school & had a talk with the sub, the councelor & principal. I really hope you discuss this song with the teacher. I'm pretty sure that you aren't the only mother of a military child and if it was me and I talked to her and we couldn't come to a compromise than I would just keep my son home. Theres no point in putting him through that hurt that he is already experiencing more than he needs to be. Lucky for us my husband is home this Christmas, but last year was a different story. Yet as I read the lyrics the tears come down my face as if he was still downrange. I agree, the teacher means well.. but I would talk to her about it. You don't want the kids to think that Santa can bring their mommy or daddy home. Only to be sad on Christmas day. -Candy The Thunder Run has linked to this post in the blog post From the Front: 12/09/2009 News and Personal dispatches from the front and the home front. They pulled the song from the program! Thank you all for your kind words and support! I actually posted the Bring Him Home Santa vid on FB (and my own site) this morning. It always makes me cry.:( Am going to share your column on FB too. Thank YOU for your service, and a BIG AuntyBrat hug to your son. Ouch. You have a VERY valid point. My son is 9, in the 3rd grade, and is convinced Santa is real and can bring him anything he wants- ANYTHING. I would have a talk with the other military mom's to get their feelings about it, and then speak to the teacher. It's a lovely, heart-felt song, and I'm sure her heart is in the right place… but I don't think she thought it all the way through (the song selection itself or the pictures). It will just bring tears, sadness, and heartache. Oh yay! Wow! I'm glad they pulled the song, and I'm sure the teacher meant well by trying to support our heroes, but that song… So sad. I can't imagine my babies having to sing those words and being in the audience listening to it. Just thinking about it brings tears to my eyes. My husband will be home this Christmas, but last year and next, well, that's another story. We are our children's biggest cheerleaders, support system and attack dogs. As long as we are there to fight for them and let them know we care, no song in the world can get it the way. Way to stay up for your little ones and have the program changed!! GOOD JOB!! |
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