Luke graduated from Marine Corps Boot Camp on Sept. 4, 2009. He is now stationed at Camp Lejeune, NC. Matthew graduated from Marine Corps Boot Camp on Feb. 12, 2010. We were very fortunate that Luke was able to fly over to Parris Island, SC to attend the graduation. After that, we all drove home to Evansville together to spend the week at home. Lindi was so glad to have her brothers here for a while that she even gave up her big bedroom for them!
On Saturday, Luke boarded a plane to head back to base and get back to work...his leave is over for now. On Monday, Matt jumped on a plane to head to his next destination...which happens to be in North Carolina...right around the corner from where Luke is. It looks like Matt will be there for about 6 weeks, occasionally getting to hang out with his little brother (by 2 minutes). We've gotten phone calls and texts, making this separation a little easier than boot camp. It's been nice to see how the experiences of the Marine Corps have given the boys yet another bond in their lives. It is said that Marines are brothers! The mom of another Marine said to me the other day "your boys are double brothers!" I'm glad they're 2gether again....in more ways than you know.
Good To Go,
Proud Marine Mom
Wednesday, February 24, 2010
Monday, February 22, 2010
Double Trouble
Hi! My name is Kristi...here's my story! I'm a wife, mom, daughter, sister, BFF, and the list goes on. I have 3 children. My 2 boys are 19 year old identicle twins (thus "Double Trouble") and my sweetheart daughter is 13...yes 13, and still as sweet as they come...her name is Lindi. "The Boys", Matt & Luke are both members of "The Few, The Proud". I read a quote somewhere that said "he may have enlisted, but I was drafted," hellooooo! How true is that!!!!
My life as a Proud Marine Mom officially began on September 4, 2009 when Luke graduated from boot camp on Parris Island. Not long after, Matt enlisted and took off for the island himself. He graduated February 12, 2010. It has been a roller coaster ride (to say the least) and I have definitely figured out the definition of "Semper Gumby"! I am learning to be as flexible as I have ever been in my life. I have learned the lengths a mom will go for her own Marines as well as others that she doesn't even know. It's been a blessing to realize that you really do become part of a family. We are all in this together.
This blog is probably as much my chance to "vent" as anything else, but maybe along the way it will be a chance to keep anyone who cares up to date as much as possible. I'm sure there will be great news, unexpected twists, screams of insanity, pleads for prayer, and hopefully not too many sad tears. I have a pretty great support system. My sister-in-law, Angie has proven to be able to "stick it out" with me every step of the way for sure! Any new "family" that I am blessed to meet are certainly welcome, as I have questions galore!!!!! Who knows? Maybe I will be able to answer a question some day too!
So, if you're lean and mean (ok, even if you're not either of those) if you just want to support our troops in big or little ways, let's see what we can do together!
Good To Go,
Proud USMC Mom!
My life as a Proud Marine Mom officially began on September 4, 2009 when Luke graduated from boot camp on Parris Island. Not long after, Matt enlisted and took off for the island himself. He graduated February 12, 2010. It has been a roller coaster ride (to say the least) and I have definitely figured out the definition of "Semper Gumby"! I am learning to be as flexible as I have ever been in my life. I have learned the lengths a mom will go for her own Marines as well as others that she doesn't even know. It's been a blessing to realize that you really do become part of a family. We are all in this together.
This blog is probably as much my chance to "vent" as anything else, but maybe along the way it will be a chance to keep anyone who cares up to date as much as possible. I'm sure there will be great news, unexpected twists, screams of insanity, pleads for prayer, and hopefully not too many sad tears. I have a pretty great support system. My sister-in-law, Angie has proven to be able to "stick it out" with me every step of the way for sure! Any new "family" that I am blessed to meet are certainly welcome, as I have questions galore!!!!! Who knows? Maybe I will be able to answer a question some day too!
So, if you're lean and mean (ok, even if you're not either of those) if you just want to support our troops in big or little ways, let's see what we can do together!
Good To Go,
Proud USMC Mom!
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