The Soldiers Mother Creed

"I am the mother of an American Soldier"I give my complete and unwavering support to my soldier.As my son serves the people of the United States, so Ihumbly offer up my prayers for his safety and the safetyand health of those he serves beside.I respect his choice to adhere to a strict moral codeand system of values that has preserved our greatcountry for over two centuries.I accept that my soldier's first duty is to his countryand I understand that this sacrifice he willingly makesis what keeps our nation great.I will never expect anything but the best from my soldierfor I know he is capable. I know that a soldier's heart istrue and strong, and that my soldier will endure.I will never abandon my soldier, my son, my love.I will love him unconditionally. he will know I amthere for him, even when he is alone.I am disciplined, emotionally and mentally tough,learning to wait for phone calls and letters oremails home. I, like my soldier, am an expert.I stand ready to do what ever I can do to let myson, my soldier, know that we are here for himbeside him, we love him and I will pray for swiftdestruction of the enemies of our country.I am the person who stood guardian of this manwho has become my soldier, now our guardian offreedom and the American way of life."I AM THE MOTHER OF AN AMERICAN SOLDIER."author unknown