Hard to believe, seven years ago I took my last trip to a military base as a Blue Star Mom! I was welcoming home eldest son from another tour in Iraq. So glad that was it! So proud that, despite my parental weaknesses and missteps, they are both truly standup guys.
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Iraq invasion was 9 years ago today.
The Iraq invasion 9 years ago today. I get emotional thinking about it as my oldest son was a Marine 0311 (infantryman) on the berms. #verklempt The truth is, back then I was immersed in the role of supportive military mom. But with reservations. I had watched (and videotaped for my son) EVERY SINGLE hour …