tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7155086611992337391.post3310276255702629686..comments2024-03-28T17:43:39.277-04:00Comments on Reflections from Crumbly Acres: Book Review: A Mother's Road to KandaharJenn Jilkshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05259681360456905055noreply@blogger.comBlogger2125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7155086611992337391.post-62390114629329587122009-01-15T20:04:00.000-05:002009-01-15T20:04:00.000-05:00As a mother, it's a daily struggle. My son is ...As a mother, it's a daily struggle. My son is a Canadian Infantry soldier. We found out over Christmas when he was at home with us that he will begin his pre-deployment training this spring/summer. When he goes to Afghanistan he will be on the front lines, fighting "out of the wire" as the military calls it. These books are heart wrenching to read but they help me to have discussions with my son, hear different opinions and learn a lot of army lingo. We are so proud of our son, the training is brutal. We support him but have doubts regarding the Canadian Mission in Afghanistan. He has matured and learned so much but that still will not prepare him for what's ahead. Nor I for that matter.These books let other Canadians know the stress and sacrifice our soldiers and thier families are experiencing.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7155086611992337391.post-26191029712737627142009-01-15T22:09:20.597-05:002009-01-15T22:09:20.597-05:00My heart goes out to you. Thank you for speaking o...My heart goes out to you. Thank you for speaking out. You should be proud of him. I am sure he is proud of you, too, for YOUR bravery. Hold your head up high.Jenn Jilkshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05259681360456905055noreply@blogger.com