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Three years ago a stranger came to my door and took my son away. After months of crying and arguing, I had come to terms with what he was doing. I had developed a sense of pride, but I was never happy about it. I almost fell over from shock when we received letters from basic; I knew the sergeants made them write, but it was still a shock. We went

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I totally understand everything you've expressed about Kyle and the last several years. I don't ever want to walk in those shoes again. It's hard having my husband there now - but NOTHING like when Brandon was there.

When I went to see my boys at Christmas, Brandon still exhibited the same crazy, funny, even somewhat 'immature' behavior in my presence - behavior that I KNOW is reserved only for me, his wife, and his brother. It was actually a relief to see that that young man was still there, despite all that he had seen and experienced during the four years prior.

It's a special bond we mamas have with our babies. I wouldn't have it any other way.

In closing, YAY FOR AMY!!! That's great news!

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When Daniel came home, he worked really hard at being the normal everyday weirdo kid for his mom and for me, even though... well, he knew we knew he was hurting like only a man can hurt, if that makes sense. Aside from a few emotionally quiet moments during slideshows or pictures, seeing one of the many friends he lost, he's never talked about stuff in detail with us. When he was ready, he talked to Lee.

Congratulations, mom:) I'm so glad your baby is home safe.

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Enjoy being the proud mama! You deserve it - worked hard for that. :)