Cody called yesterday (Sunday)! What a relief to hear that he is ok. He called his dad, and had very little time (3 min) to talk. We were all somewhat confused about his address, so Cody might have mail floating all over Lackland AFB. I am so thankful to know that he sounded ok. Scott said he sounded a little tired, but sounded good! I still miss him.
Cody,
I hope you get all our letters. I think we were all rushing to the mailbox to see who could get thiers out the fastest. Well I had the wrong address, so I guess I lose. I still miss you so much. Amy and I continue to count down the days. I am so looking forward to this being over. It's so hard not being able to pick up the phone to see how you are doing. That is the toughest part. I had a sense of relief when I atleast got an address. It felt as though my son was just out there somewhere. From what I read, this is going to be a challenging week for you. But I hope with your athletic ability, it won't be so tuff. Kim (your recuiter) said that you will have no problem with the physical part of this. Matter of fact she believes that you will come out of basic with high honors. See, it's just not your family who sees the high achiever in you! Your awesome Cody. You make me so proud and honored to be your mother. I love you!
Monday, August 11, 2008
Friday, August 8, 2008
Winding down week zero
Week zero is coming to an end! I read this is one of the toughest weeks. With that said, I can feel a smidge of relief. I am looking forward to hearing from Cody. I wish he'd call to let us know he is doing ok. I miss him so much. Amy had texted me today to tell me we were 40 days away from the date we leave to go see him. She is missing him and anxiously awaiting this time to be over. She is having to keep herself busy and her mind occupied in order to get through this time, but admits her thoughts of him still continue to flood her thoughts.
To Cody,
My thoughts this last couple days were wondering what you are doing at specific times of the day, how you are surviving the intense training and heat, and if you are ok. I seen today was a hot one. It said it was 99 degrees. Ugh! I can't imagine training in that heat. I noticed that the rest of the weekend, it will be 100.
When people call to ask about you, I still give way to tears at the discussion of you being so far away. Even though it's painful to discuss you not being here, it's exciting for me to tell them how proud of you I am.
The mother in me wants this next two weeks to fly by. (I actually want September 19th to be here tomorrow.) I know these are the toughest weeks for you. Once you make it past the first three weeks, my mind will be at ease (somewhat).
If what i am reading is true, you probably got your training uniforms yesterday or today. You have got past the "rainbow" phase.
I hope you have made some friends that are willing to encourage, strentghen, and motivate you as well as you do the same for them. I am praying daily that God will give you strength and peace to get through this time.
Cody, you are continuously on my mind each day. I miss and love you.
Grandma and Grandpa Shreve miss you so much. They are planning thier trip (coming to San Antonio on Amtrak) to be there on your graduation. I don't believe there is anything that would stop them at this point.
Then there is Drinda. You know her, someone who has a difficult time showing emotion.... Well let me tell you, she has become quite the cry baby lately. LOL!!!!
There isn't a one of us who doesn't miss you and feel the emptiness of you not being here.
I also spoke to Roxanne today to see if you had called yet. She had mentioned the house isn't quite the same without you there! They all miss you over there as well.
Hang in there Cody and know that your family is always backing you 100%. No matter what!
To Cody,
My thoughts this last couple days were wondering what you are doing at specific times of the day, how you are surviving the intense training and heat, and if you are ok. I seen today was a hot one. It said it was 99 degrees. Ugh! I can't imagine training in that heat. I noticed that the rest of the weekend, it will be 100.
When people call to ask about you, I still give way to tears at the discussion of you being so far away. Even though it's painful to discuss you not being here, it's exciting for me to tell them how proud of you I am.
The mother in me wants this next two weeks to fly by. (I actually want September 19th to be here tomorrow.) I know these are the toughest weeks for you. Once you make it past the first three weeks, my mind will be at ease (somewhat).
If what i am reading is true, you probably got your training uniforms yesterday or today. You have got past the "rainbow" phase.
I hope you have made some friends that are willing to encourage, strentghen, and motivate you as well as you do the same for them. I am praying daily that God will give you strength and peace to get through this time.
Cody, you are continuously on my mind each day. I miss and love you.
Grandma and Grandpa Shreve miss you so much. They are planning thier trip (coming to San Antonio on Amtrak) to be there on your graduation. I don't believe there is anything that would stop them at this point.
Then there is Drinda. You know her, someone who has a difficult time showing emotion.... Well let me tell you, she has become quite the cry baby lately. LOL!!!!
There isn't a one of us who doesn't miss you and feel the emptiness of you not being here.
I also spoke to Roxanne today to see if you had called yet. She had mentioned the house isn't quite the same without you there! They all miss you over there as well.
Hang in there Cody and know that your family is always backing you 100%. No matter what!
Thursday, August 7, 2008
A Mother's Tears
A mother cries today,
She has given birth to a beautiful baby boy.
This is her first child,
She is shedding tears of joy.
The years have gone by quickly,
And her baby is now a man.
She loves him very deeply,
As only a mother can.
A mother cries today,
As her son goes off to war.
She can't believe this is happening,
It was just yesterday when she watched him playing on the kitchen floor.
She begins to remember the days,
When he was just a child.
How she would sing him to sleep each night,
Just to see him smile.
She was the one who wiped away his tears,
And bandaged his scrapped knees.
She loved to watch him play ball,
And worried when he climbed trees.
The first day of school she cried,
just as she did the day he graduated.
For all these years she cared for him the best way she knew how,
And now he is going off to the Air Force,
Who is going to care for him now.
Who is going to wipe away his tears,
And ease all his fears?
Who is going to sing him to sleep at night,
And who will hold him tight?
A mother cries today,
As her son goes off to war.
He tells her not to worry.
But she says,
"That's what Mothers are for."
Wednesday, August 6, 2008
Week Zero -Day 2
I miss him so much! Cody, you are in my thoughts continuously. You are in my prayers daily. I look forward to graduation so that I can see the justification of the hurt we are all going through now.
Cody, there have been many tears shed already since you left yesterday. But there have also been much conversation on how proud we are to have you as a son, brother, nephew, and grandson. Being the first grandson, you are and have been a wonderful example to those coming up behind you.
I spoke with Scottie today about you and by golly I think he is really missing you. He said it was hard being at home knowing you weren't coming home. As much as you two fought, there is that emptiness he feels since you have gone. I know he is going to be so proud to see what his older brother has accomplished at graduation.
As for now, we miss you Cody and our prayers and support are behind you continuously.
Cody, there have been many tears shed already since you left yesterday. But there have also been much conversation on how proud we are to have you as a son, brother, nephew, and grandson. Being the first grandson, you are and have been a wonderful example to those coming up behind you.
I spoke with Scottie today about you and by golly I think he is really missing you. He said it was hard being at home knowing you weren't coming home. As much as you two fought, there is that emptiness he feels since you have gone. I know he is going to be so proud to see what his older brother has accomplished at graduation.
As for now, we miss you Cody and our prayers and support are behind you continuously.
Week Zero
Tuesday, Aug 5th 2008
Today my son opened a new chapter in his life.
It seems like yesterday when Cody was this cute little boy dancing to the sound of his grandpa's guitar with not a care in this world. I would have never dreamed 18 years ago the time would have gone so fast. My mother always said to enjoy the time when they are babies because once they go to school time will pass you by.
I am so proud of Cody. He is handsome, smart, athletic, and an over achiever in everything he sets his mind too. He has and continues to make me proud to be his mother.
Today I believe was the hardest day of my life. To see that young little boy take those first steps into adulthood.
When we arrived at MEPS in Indianapolis (about 8:00am), Cody was there going through the final processing before his departure to Lackland Airforce base in San Antonio, TX. Each time I heard "shipper Shreve" (what a label), it made me proud to have a son willing to put his life out there for his nation. When they called us back to witness him being sworn in, it was moment never to forget. The boy that is leaving me today, will come back a man! We sat around with him until his bus arrived at 12:00pm. When I saw the bus pull up, reality sucker punched me right in the gut. To see him walking down the side walk heading for that bus tore my heart in two. As I headed home, a piece of me was missing. How in the world do these other military moms do it?!
Being the typical (i hope) mother, I got online to watch his plane make it's way to Forth Worth, TX. I was somewhat concerned as Texas was being threatened with a hurricane. But I believe Gods protection is on Cody.
I think the difficult part for me is the unknown. What is he doing? Who is screaming in his face? Is he wanting to come home? Is he ok? Are they breaking his spirit? The list goes on. It is also very difficult to know that there is no communication with him for atleast a good couple weeks if not more. The only thing I can do is pray that God give him strength and peace during this time as well as his family.
Today my son opened a new chapter in his life.
It seems like yesterday when Cody was this cute little boy dancing to the sound of his grandpa's guitar with not a care in this world. I would have never dreamed 18 years ago the time would have gone so fast. My mother always said to enjoy the time when they are babies because once they go to school time will pass you by.
I am so proud of Cody. He is handsome, smart, athletic, and an over achiever in everything he sets his mind too. He has and continues to make me proud to be his mother.
Today I believe was the hardest day of my life. To see that young little boy take those first steps into adulthood.
When we arrived at MEPS in Indianapolis (about 8:00am), Cody was there going through the final processing before his departure to Lackland Airforce base in San Antonio, TX. Each time I heard "shipper Shreve" (what a label), it made me proud to have a son willing to put his life out there for his nation. When they called us back to witness him being sworn in, it was moment never to forget. The boy that is leaving me today, will come back a man! We sat around with him until his bus arrived at 12:00pm. When I saw the bus pull up, reality sucker punched me right in the gut. To see him walking down the side walk heading for that bus tore my heart in two. As I headed home, a piece of me was missing. How in the world do these other military moms do it?!
Being the typical (i hope) mother, I got online to watch his plane make it's way to Forth Worth, TX. I was somewhat concerned as Texas was being threatened with a hurricane. But I believe Gods protection is on Cody.
I think the difficult part for me is the unknown. What is he doing? Who is screaming in his face? Is he wanting to come home? Is he ok? Are they breaking his spirit? The list goes on. It is also very difficult to know that there is no communication with him for atleast a good couple weeks if not more. The only thing I can do is pray that God give him strength and peace during this time as well as his family.
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