tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4386256495088401444.post928494442597857144..comments2024-03-29T06:38:52.164+03:00Comments on A Soldier's Mother: Technology's ChildA Soldier's Motherhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11370218893899121159noreply@blogger.comBlogger9125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4386256495088401444.post-46045428601903736732010-03-14T10:40:28.731+02:002010-03-14T10:40:28.731+02:00An old trick we used when we got new boots was to ...An old trick we used when we got new boots was to wear them in the shower, dry them in the sun with newspaper inside and they fit like a glove.<br /><br />This trick should also be done with the new IDF berets. And thye can be shaved too!@ Just tell the boys, they'll understand.jumbleranthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16902035414385555934noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4386256495088401444.post-2547071077030826282010-03-13T21:03:56.477+02:002010-03-13T21:03:56.477+02:00Aaaaah, and so a new phase of your journey begins....Aaaaah, and so a new phase of your journey begins. .<br /><br />You know my heart is with you all...and my prayers.<br /><br />Thank YOU!brathttp://assolutatranquillita.blogspot.com/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4386256495088401444.post-69504947839366092552010-03-12T05:28:49.242+02:002010-03-12T05:28:49.242+02:00My heart tugs as I read your post and the comments...My heart tugs as I read your post and the comments from these other mothers. I am in awe of your collective strength and how you are able to find comfort from one another.<br /><br />Chazak v'amatz.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4386256495088401444.post-32941641303221611562010-03-11T12:27:22.844+02:002010-03-11T12:27:22.844+02:00My son Yoni was also inducted on Tuesday. Same tim...My son Yoni was also inducted on Tuesday. Same time, same place. Yoni is my first to become a soldier in the IDF. When it was confirmed that he would go to Kfir, I googled Kfir in every possible variation and your blog came up. I would like you to know that it has been a source of comfort and strength to me. Thank you!!<br /> Perhaps our son's will even meet, become friends and help each other. Schmulik, sounds like a great kid, as do all your sons from your description of them .<br /><br /> My Yoni, being the eldest is the caretaker. "How are you Mom" he asks on his first phone call. Second phone call, when I asked him about how his base is, went... Mom you can never come here, its not safe for you to drive.<br /> <br /> Yoni will only be home on Friday, he wants to try out for Oketz, so this bunch had to stay another day.<br />Me, well, Im cooking for shabbos, cleaning his room and wondering how I won't collapse in tears when I see him for the first time in uniform.<br />I am now a soldier's mother.<br />Hashems blessings to you and yours.<br />shabat shalom.<br />MNYoni's mothernoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4386256495088401444.post-81785555032933338942010-03-10T22:06:47.593+02:002010-03-10T22:06:47.593+02:00Hi Findalis :-)
No, I won't be taking Elie...Hi Findalis :-)<br /><br />No, I won't be taking Elie's picture down. He remains a soldier - just part of the Reserves. I'll continue to post about what he chooses to do in the months to come. I'll add Shmulik's picture and Chaim's picture and if Yaakov allows it, I'll put his picture up as well and eventually...several years down the line, if I'm still maintaining this blog...I'll add Davidi's picture too. Just as I haven't stopped being a soldier's mother, Elie hasn't really stopped being a soldier...and won't...until he reaches the age of 40 or so and is officially discharged. He has simply been released from the standing army to the Reserves.A Soldier's Motherhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11370218893899121159noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4386256495088401444.post-16137985977178407252010-03-10T22:01:51.172+02:002010-03-10T22:01:51.172+02:00Will you be taking down Elie's picture when he...Will you be taking down Elie's picture when he leaves the army and replacing it with Shmulik's?Findalishttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02881549378886491540noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4386256495088401444.post-27987767226324428822010-03-10T19:32:38.206+02:002010-03-10T19:32:38.206+02:00Thank you both - Shelley...you are here with me......Thank you both - Shelley...you are here with me...and he's good. Spoke to him a few minutes ago - he's already scheduled to come home tomorrow. Not so bad really...he left on Tuesday, home for the first time on Thursday. Next week will be the start of a much bigger interval away from home...but he sounds good and I have to let the boy go. I think that's the hard part. I didn't realize until now how much I was holding on to him remaining a boy...he's very different in personality that Elie.<br /><br />Anyway - the one thing that is clear is that this is another phase of this journey...I'll deal. Thanks to you both (Shelley and Bataliyah and others who have written to me directly).<br /><br />PaulaA Soldier's Motherhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11370218893899121159noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4386256495088401444.post-72244307673428377812010-03-10T07:47:38.304+02:002010-03-10T07:47:38.304+02:00When I read what you write about your sons, I ofte...When I read what you write about your sons, I often feel it in my gut. This post is no different. In fact, it's more so. Thanks for making me feel something when I read. That's a rare gift.bataliyahhttp://bataliyah.blogspot.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4386256495088401444.post-62837160406679978292010-03-09T22:53:35.533+02:002010-03-09T22:53:35.533+02:00Paula- I am so sorry, you were there (on the day w...Paula- I am so sorry, you were there (on the day we met) for me just a few short months ago- I wish I was there for you... my heart is breaking for you....<br /><br />Jered is finally preparing to go back - and of course I am nervous all over again. Did his ankle heal enough, will he re-injure it, will they listen to him... it is as if he is starting all over again, and I am starting the worry again, just like you! <br />And I agree with your comment about the phones, what would we have done without them?<br />You are in my thoughts...<br />Shelleymamma-miahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08729824238376621170noreply@blogger.com