Waiting

I am really learning patience.  We can’t wait to hear from him, but we also know he is not in the Bahamas.  The military is great about letting their men call home and I am sure he will soon.  It has only been a few weeks, but it seems so much longer, you know what I mean?

My son is not a big writer, but his wife sent paper and pens in hopes that he will.  The internet where he is is splotchy at best and a telephone call is like the commercials you see when the call is dropped in mid-sentence.

We are still sending out our CARE packages and hope he and the men in his unit are enjoying them.

Here is a picture of Dwayne with his niece, Elizabeth.  This picture was taken before he left for additional training.  You can see he was eating well at home with the wife.

 Thanks so much for your prayers!

Thanks to the Red Hat Society Ladies

Thanks so much to the Red Hat Society Ladies that are sending care packages!  You are really a blessing to God, your country, the military, and me!

The Red Hat Society is an organization of carrying, loving, and giving Moms, sisters, aunts, grandmothers, and sister-in-laws!

E-mail me if you want to get your chapter involved!

God Bless!

Cresa

God’s Warriors

These are verses that give me great peace.  The Bible is the same yesterday, today, and tomorrow.

“And Moses said to the people, “Do not be afraid. Stand still, and see the salvation of the LORD, which He will accomplish for you today. For the Egyptians whom you see today, you shall see again no more forever. “

Exodus 14:13

“When you go out to battle against your enemies, and see horses and chariots and people more numerous than you, do not be afraid of them; for the LORD your God is with you, who brought you up from the land of Egypt.

Deuteronomy 20:1

“Have I not commanded you? Be strong and of good courage; do not be afraid, nor be dismayed, for the LORD your God is with you wherever you go.”

Joseph 1:9

Wesley

19-year old U.S. Army Pvc. Wesley R. Riggs

Army’s 2nd Battalion, 7th Infantry Regiment, 3rd Infantry Division, based at Fort Stewart, Ga.

Killed by a roadside bomb Tikrit, Iraq, May 17, 2005

Wesley came home to rest at the National Cemetery in Houston, Texas May 25, 2005. At the Mass, Wesley’s family received Wesley’s two commendations — the Bronze Star and the Purple Heart.  He also received the National Defense Service Medal, Global War on Terrorism Medal and Army Service Ribbon.  Our Hero was given full military honor funeral that rivaled the funeral of President Reagan.  

The duly elected representatives and senators of Texas rallied round the family!  A flag was flown over the U.S. Capitol in Wes’ honor.  This same flag was then delivered to the family at a town Memorial for Wes that Sunday by a Texas representative.

The soldiers in his division had a memorial in Iraq and told stories of Wes and their thoughts!  It’s is extremely hard on the ones still fighting on in a fallen soldier’s division.  God Bless them and all the others serving around the world from all countries fighting for and protecting freedom! 

Wes took great pride in serving his country in Iraq.  It was what he wanted to do.  His main concern was the children, where most have newspapers for shoes.

Slideshow of pictures dear to me!

I talked to my son on the phone today

It was only for a minute, because he really wanted to talk to his bride.  Imagine that!  I’m trying to keep busy with things in the community and my website at http:/www.rrbycresa.com.

 He had received the first of his boxes we sent, so that was exciting to learn.  God Bless him.

 See you later!

Dwayne has arrived in Iraq

I haven’t seen my son in about 5 months, and now he is in Iraq.  We heard of him going through Kuwait to Northern Bagdad and then to Southern Bagdad.

 Before he got settled in, he really didn’t understand what the war was about and why we had been there so long.

It seems that after our guy and girls get over there, a change comes over them.  Call it God ministering to His warriors or whatever you want, but my son has definitely changed.

Here is a note his precious wife got yesterday:

“Hey my beautiful bride, I miss you so much baby. You are all I think about. I am doing fine over here, they are working us like a dog but we have to so we can keep it safe over here for the people. I love it here baby, it is so beautiful, I love it when we go on patrol because of all of the kids on the side of the road and I give them high fives and stuff and they are all smiles, all the little girls remind me of elizabeth so I am like extra protective of them. These people need us over here. i used to not believe in us being here but i do now. The Iraqi police and our interpritor gave me a nickname, i dont know how to spell it but it means a man who seeks justice, or something like that its pretty cool. but them kids can get annoying sometimes, they like crowd around you asking for alot and ur like dude i dont have anything and they still think you do. haha.  Well i am not in a place where i can use a phone that much but i will try to call you as much as possible baby. I miss the sound of your voice. Ok baby I gotta go back to keeping iraq safe. I love you baby. Haha people get to sleep better at night because your husband walks the street keeping them safe. thats awesome, i love you baby talk to you when i can.  Your one and only,   Husband”

I edited out some of the sweet stuff.  I am sure you understand.

 I, as a Mom, know why we are fighting.  I can’t get out of my mind those people with their blue fingers (men and women) after they voted.  There was such hope then!  If Petrius had been General then, I think we would have been out of there today.

 But the people need us and that is one thing America does, it help people.

I’ll write more as I learn how to use this WordPress.  Hopefully, it will get easier.

 God Bless you all!

 Red Hat Navy Mom