July 23, 2008
Army Mom: New Jersey
These days it seems to be a popular stance to say “I support the troops but not the war.” I understand the sentiment, but find it refreshing to find someone who feels no need to qualify their support. That someone is Charlotte, who blogs over at Army Mom: New Jersey. I cannot imagine the stress of having a child in the military while a war is going on, but Charlotte has handled it well. She kept us all up-to-date while her daughter was serving in Iraq and we all celebrated the homecoming with her over on the IZEA message boards. She continues to support our troops and each week features a Wednesday Hero on her blog. There’s an old saying” “They also serve who only stand and wait.” The families of our service members make huge sacrifices even when there are no hostilities going on, but especially when their loved one are deployed to war zones. Hats off to Charlotte and all of you who serve by supporting your loved ones. You are as essential to our military as each active-duty member, so I salute you and thank you for your service!
In addition to her daughter, Charlotte has a hubby, two sons and five grandkids who also play starring roles in her life. Her blog is a tribute to her daughter’s service, but these days it’s mostly about her day-to-day life as a wife, mother and grandmother. It’s a real homey place, so go on over, kick your shoes off and sit awhile. You’ll enjoy the visit! Oh, and check out Charlotte’s Tips on her other blog, too. She’s a pretty handy gal and enjoys sharing her wisdom!
Photo by Chartlotte
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Posted by skeet @ 10:02 am • Blogs, Home & Family
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July 23rd, 2008 at 12:27 pm, Charlotte Says:
Aww.. thanks for the great post Skeet!
July 23rd, 2008 at 3:46 pm, Veggie Mom Says:
I support the families, too! God knows, they’re going through more than a rough patch now! BTW, don’t forget the Great Pop’rs Giveaway! The more you comment, the better chance you have of winning–Check it out!