​I decided to share my post here so I could share one of the blessings that you awesome ladies make possible when you donate items, money or your time to the US Coast Guard Mom in Need Fund.
 In April of this year my husband the bread winner of our family was involved in a serious car wreck. He broke his neck and back in several places and a later MRI showed a cerebral aneurysm behind his right eye which he later had surgery for. I have had to be his 24/7 caregiver since this occurred. In October my oldest son, my second Coastie, left for boot camp to follow his dreams. Even though I tried I couldn't overcome our financial obstacles and was afraid I would miss his graduation. A fellow Coastie mom encouraged me to apply for assistance through the US Coast Guard Mom in Need Fund. I was hesitant as it was difficult for me to swallow my pride and ask for help. Nevertheless the day he called and gave us his orders in his 5th week I knew from hearing the excitement in his voice that I had to at least apply.  I said a prayer and filled out the application. When I received the email that told me congratulations you’re going to graduation tears of joy streamed down my face. I will never be able to repay the blessing that I received today thanks to the US Coast Guard Mom in Need Fund and all of its donors.  To our surprise, my daughter, my first Coastie, had made arrangements with my sons CC to surprise her brother by presenting him his certificate at graduation. I will never forget the feeling and the look on his face when he first saw her. Tears streamed down all of our faces. With 1 exception It was the first time I had all of my kids together in almost 4 years. If it wasn't for the US Coast Guard MINF and all of its contributors and volunteers I would have missed the absolutely most proudest moment I have ever felt as a Mom. I would like to thank everyone who has ever made a donation to the US Coast Guard Mom in Need Fund whether large or small. Each donation makes blessings such as these possible for our future Coasties and their Mom. Thank you seems inadequate but THANK YOU!!


Semper Paratus!!!!

​I want to thank the Mom in Need Fund for giving me the opportunity to be there to watch my son graduate from Boot Camp. When Cody left nine weeks ago to start his journey at Cape May, I kept telling him I will see you at Graduation. I knew in my heart I was making a promise to my son that I couldn’t keep and I felt like the worse mom on earth! My husband and I both work full time jobs but we both have Oilfield related jobs and the oilfield has been so slow and has affected my husbands income tremendously. His income has been reduced by well over 60%, so it’s been a challenge just paying our monthly bills. We don’t do anything extra like we used to, no more going out to dinner, no more shopping for things we don’t absolutely need and no more vacations...just the absolute necessities. So I knew there was no possible way we could afford for all of us to attend graduation, we couldn’t afford for even one of us to be able to go, and I was beyond heartbroken. They always say their is a light at the end of the tunnel, the Mom in Need Fund was my light!! I filled out an application and submitted it, I really didn’t think I would get approved because things like this just never happen for us but thought it won’t hurt to try. A few days later I received an email saying I was going to my son’s graduation-I was approved!!!! Omg!!! I can’t even find the words the describe the emotions I felt, I cried tears of happiness and was just overwhelmingly grateful. 
KILO 195 graduated yesterday and because of the hard work and generosity of each and every one who works tirelessly to raise money for the Mom in Need Fund I was able to attend!!! One of the best days ever!!!!! I am so thankful that I was able to be there and hear when they called my son’s name and watch him walk up there to receive his certificate and shake his commanding officers hands!!! The pride I felt and still feel is indescribable!!!! Cody told me several times I’m so glad you got to come mom...best words ever!!!! 
You have giving me an experience I will never forget!!!!! From the bottom of my heart I think you!!!

​I want to thank the Mom in Need Fund for giving me the opportunity to be there to watch my son graduate from Boot Camp. When Cody left nine weeks ago to start his journey at Cape May, I kept telling him I will see you at Graduation. I knew in my heart I was making a promise to my son that I couldn’t keep and I felt like the worse mom on earth! My husband and I both work full time jobs but we both have Oilfield related jobs and the oilfield has been so slow and has affected my husbands income tremendously. His income has been reduced by well over 60%, so it’s been a challenge just paying our monthly bills. We don’t do anything extra like we used to, no more going out to dinner, no more shopping for things we don’t absolutely need and no more vacations...just the absolute necessities. So I knew there was no possible way we could afford for all of us to attend graduation, we couldn’t afford for even one of us to be able to go, and I was beyond heartbroken. They always say their is a light at the end of the tunnel, the Mom in Need Fund was my light!! I filled out an application and submitted it, I really didn’t think I would get approved because things like this just never happen for us but thought it won’t hurt to try. A few days later I received an email saying I was going to my son’s graduation-I was approved!!!! Omg!!! I can’t even find the words the describe the emotions I felt, I cried tears of happiness and was just overwhelmingly grateful. 
KILO 195 graduated yesterday and because of the hard work and generosity of each and every one who works tirelessly to raise money for the Mom in Need Fund I was able to attend!!! One of the best days ever!!!!! I am so thankful that I was able to be there and hear when they called my son’s name and watch him walk up there to receive his certificate and shake his commanding officers hands!!! The pride I felt and still feel is indescribable!!!! Cody told me several times I’m so glad you got to come mom...best words ever!!!! 
You have giving me an experience I will never forget!!!!! From the bottom of my heart I think you!!!