Mother's Day As we approach Mother's Day, take a moment to pray for the many American mothers who wear the cloth of the nation. I was in their ranks. And my children also made sacrifices when I was on orders. What was not in the category of a sacrifice, was the news received when I returned from Africa. My youngest son informed me that "Daddy let me eat the macaroni and cheese out of the pot while you were gone." wink It takes a special woman to consider taking the oath of office if she has children. It certainly isn't about the pay scale. And surely not about eating a field stripped MRE in extreme heat or within a cold environment. They are decent. But after a few days, I could become fixated on something as simple as a taco or a nice cheeseburger. Many mothers have deployed to combat zones and left their children in the care of a spouse, grandparents, or another relative. It is tough. Undoubtedly, our Fleet assets currently ...
