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Kelly M.

8/1/2014

 
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For the past two and half months I’ve been an emotional roller coaster.  I’ve been so very happy that my son has chosen to serve our country, very sad that I hadn’t had much contact with him. Overshadowing all of this was the horrible feeling in the pit of my stomach that I would not be able to attend graduation. We had already resigned ourselves to the fact that he would be celebrating this day without me, and this was heartbreaking for both of us.

My son’s finance (he proposed the night of graduation!) told me about the Mom In Need Fund.  She and her mother told me they had written to the MINF on my behalf and after my loved ones convinced me that it was okay to ask for help, I submitted my application. I was afraid to even hope that I would be chosen. 


Unbelievably the next day I received an email telling me that I HAD been chosen! There are not enough words to express my joy and gratitude for this gift. One of the best moments of my life, and I know I will never forget it, was the night my son called and I was able to tell him that his Mom would be there to see him graduate. Of course I was crying when I told him, but my big strong Coastie broke down in tears too.  That just confirmed to me how much my being there meant to him. 

When his company began entering the building the excitement was palpable. Before I had a chance to even begin looking for that familiar face, he was passing right in front of me! I felt I would be unable to contain the overwhelming pride, joy, love, and admiration I have for this young man, my son. During the ceremony I had a hard time focusing; I couldn’t keep my eyes off this commendable man in uniform that my baby boy had grown into. All I could think about was wrapping my arms around him, looking him in his eyes and telling him how proud I am of him.  

Without the Mom In Need Fund, none of this would have been possible. I would have a different story to tell, a very sad one that makes me cry to even imagine it. I will be forever grateful for this blessing; a miracle that I never dreamed could happen. I will pay this gift forward by being there for other Coasties and their families to the utmost of my ability.

What my son's time in the honor guard means to me

2/13/2014

 
Barbara Ann M.
USCG Honor Guard
What it means to me, a mom whose son is not only in the US Coast Guard but also in the Honor Guard and Silent Drill Team is an unbelievable feeling of PRIDE. 

This mom never knew that PRIDE is a feeling/emotion but I have experienced otherwise. Every time I see my Coastie son, David -- whether in or out of uniform -- I just fill up with such PRIDE that I cannot help the tears from flowing.  It is something that I have never experienced. 

And watching David in the Honor Guard as they march with perfection and in the Silent Drill Team as they toss their bayonets into the air and catch them every time with such ease has been remarkable. And as he marched in full dress uniform with perfect white gloves down the isle 2 weeks ago to meet his beautiful bride, again those TEARS of PRIDE just flowed.

The Honor Guard travels the country representing the US Coast Guard at various functions such as sporting events, parades and funerals. They are always there when dignitaries come into Washington to meet with the President and David was at the UN just a short time ago. In my mind there was no higher honor then when the Honor Guard passed the President on Inauguration Day, as they marched passed the President he saluted to THEM. I will never erase that vision from my mind. 

As David reaches the end of his two years in the Honor Guard this May and off to A school, I think both of us will never forget how the Honor Guard has taught us what it is like to be PROUD AMERICANS! 

Myra B.

1/2/2014

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SN Alsabry with his mother, Myra, and Wanda Wise, another USCG Mom.
 I live in Bolivia, NC and my Coastie was graduating on November 15, 2013 from Cape May, NJ. My first thought was, well, I hope someone will have some pics of my Coastie that I could see. Because I didn't think I would be able to go.

I had a question and found my Coastie's Lieutenant to ask about any help to get to graduation. She told me 'yes' and gave me the Mom in need website to inquire about help. Well, I had quite a few bumps trying to get started (only because my computer skills are a little low), but a young lady from the MIN committee name Christy stayed with me until the very end. She has the kind of patience I needed to get the help I so desperately needed to see my Coastie graduate. 



I am so grateful to all the help I was given in my time of need. I totally recommend the MIN organization (if you are in need of help to see your Coastie graduate) for they do just what they say "Help Moms In Need." My Coastie is now in Chattanooga, Tenn. and could not come home for Christmas, so we are looking forward to seeing him on  New Years eve.
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Terry M.

10/11/2013

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This has been a wild ride! I was blessed to attend graduation for my Coastie -- it was the most amazing thing to see my son all grown up. I would not have believed the transformation if I had not seen it for myself. The moment when I got to see and hold my son was worth a million trillion dollars. I am so grateful that Mom In Need Fund made this amazing trip possible. The Mom in Need Fund was truly a blessing in my world just like the Coastie moms are to me.
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