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IN THE BEGINNING
I remember it like it was yesterday. I couldn’t wait to tell my son that I got a new job… He said he had good news too, as he proceeded to tell me that he joined the Marine Corps. It wiped the smile off my face toot sweet, I instantly felt like I was gonna be sick…
I’ve seen what others had gone through firsthand. Most of which, had been affected poorly and that’s putting it nicely. This wasn’t my first career choice for my child… Dare I say, it wasn’t even in the running. I was vaguely familiar with the Corps, since I already had Marine friends and family. But as for my own child, No! I was coming into this blindly and knew without a doubt that I was gonna need God’s help. I earnestly, felt drafted myself and wondered if others felt that way too. There are many parent groups out there, good ones even, but I hadn’t seen any that would attend to the spiritual aspect of this new problem of mine. I needed a place that would keep me focused and grounded in the word, while surrounding me with like community. Unbeknownst to me, so did many other women. I bothered my son’s recruiter enough, until one day he said, “You should start a mother’s group.” Knowing full well, it was to keep me out of his hair and by the Grace of God, on Aug. 31st, 2015, Mothers of Marines (which would later become “Drafted MOMs”) was born.
Little did I know that my youngest son would be following in his brother’s footsteps less than a year later. We started with only 5 local mothers and now we have MOMs all over the world! Our once ‘small’ group has continued to grow while keeping our Faith and our support rooted in Christ.
Other people see United States Marines, but their mothers still see this.
Do not despise these small beginnings, for the Lord rejoices to see the work begin…
ZECHARIAH 4:10
~ Our Mission ~
To guide, nurture & support families with children in all branches of the United States Military.
Enjoy The Ride!
Here, we share this rollercoaster ride, courtesy of the United States Military, because there’s power in numbers and because keeping preoccupied is a blessing to a worrying mother’s heart. Seriously, the busier the better and while we might not be able to fix all your problems, you won’t have to face them alone.
We’ve got your six!
The Heart Of It All
When we’re asked, “What’s at the heart of it all?” The answer is simple. It’s God, you, me, them, and together, the strand is not so easily broken.
As a group of praying parents, strength in numbers is an understatement, and with God as our shield and motivator, mountains are moveable and impossible things become possible.
Though one may be overpowered, two can defend themselves. A cord of three strands is not quickly broken.
ECCLESIASTES 4:12
Resources
#Mission22
Every day, 20 veterans are lost to suicide in the US. The Mission 22 projects provides treatment, community and education for veterans and civilians.
Red Cross Family Emergencies
Contact the Red Cross in an emergency, including a death in the family.
Suicide Hotline DSTRESS
Has confidential services for our military members.
WE SUPPORT
UNITED IN THE WAR AGAINST VETERAN SUICIDE
Today, 20 veterans will be lost to suicide. In fact, every day 20 veterans are lost to suicide in the US. That makes the war at home more dangerous than all of our combat missions around the world.
We support Mission 22 and other Veteran Suicide awareness programs. They not only provide treatment, but a community and education for veterans and civilians alike. To honor those lost to the war at home, they also build national monuments and through social sharing of the #mi22ion hashtag, they seek to raise and spread mass awareness of the silent struggle that our veterans face when returning home.
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