In thinking of Mother's Day we are reminded of the unique challenges that face military Moms. This is a story told by the husband of one special military Mom about how she braved the near-loss of their son and helped him cope with seeing their boy come home gravely wounded.
Their son, Marine veteran Kyle Carpenter, was awarded the Medal of Honor for smothering a live grenade tossed by enemy forces to save a buddy during combat in 2010 in Afghanistan. He suffered severe injuries throughout his body, including his face and right arm. He lost his right eye. His father, Jim Carpenter, provided an audience at a recent charity event for the Fisher House Foundation with a glimpse at how loved ones endure such a terrible trial. His wife, Robin, was at his side as he spoke of seeing his son, in a coma, for the first time after he was wounded. And he told of how it was a mother’s love that provided healing strength for Kyle — and for him.
Grab a hanky. It got dusty in here.
XBradTC 
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