My son Thane is the most amazing kid. I can't imagine having a better teenage boy. He has often made me feel so proud to be his mom. I remember the time he was in Little League and his coach wanted him to pitch all season. He didn't want the pressure and didn't think he was good enough. Finally he agreed to pitch in a game towards the end of the season. I was so nervous when he got up because I knew how nervous he must have been. He struck out three boys in a row and his wind up was so fast that the other coach complained about it. Then he told Thane he wanted him on his team next year. That was a proud mama moment.
Last night was the most proud moment of all my proud moments as a mom to Thane. He earned the rank of Eagle Scout. Seeing him stand in front of the flag quoting the Scout Oath with his red cheeks and shaky voice (afraid he might mess up) reminded me of the pressure he felt that night at his baseball game. But he rose to the occasion again and did perfect!
Oh my honor, I will do my best to do my duty to God and my country and obey the Scout Law, to help other people at all times, to keep myself physically strong, mentally awake and morally straight.
And he is definitely a good example of what a Scout should be based on the Scout Law: A Scout is trustworthy, loyal, helpful, friendly, courteous, kind, obedient, cheerful, thrifty, brave, clean and reverent.
Ok, proud mama moment over - have a great weekend!!! Suzy
oh suzy!!! that is such a major and huge accomplishment! congratulations not only to thane, but to the entire family. big hugs - and you owe me a phone call?! ;)
Posted by: kelly | May 29, 2009 at 12:25 PM
What an accomplishment in a young man's life. Talk about alot of hard work and dedication. Way to go.
Posted by: AnnetteD | May 29, 2009 at 06:02 PM
Congratulations to all of you!!! What a wonderful moment!
Posted by: stephanie | May 30, 2009 at 12:04 PM
Oh wow!! Congratulations to Thane and to you all! What a deserved honor! :)
Posted by: Linda Rodriguez | May 30, 2009 at 07:51 PM
That is definitely a "proud mama" moment! Congrats to Thane and his proud mama! :)
Posted by: cindy tobey | May 31, 2009 at 12:28 PM
Congrats to Thane and you too! Love proud mama moments!
Posted by: Kristi Smith | May 31, 2009 at 07:40 PM
Congratulations to Thane and your family! I have been to a couple of Eagle Scout cermonies this year and knowing what it took for the young man to accomplish this goal is amazing! Definitely a rpud Mama moment for sure!
Posted by: Suezi gurzi | June 01, 2009 at 10:41 AM
Awww, what a cute, proud momma you are (and you owe me an email :-) )
Posted by: Ally | June 01, 2009 at 11:34 PM
Oh wow! That is GREAT! Congrats to you and your boy!!
Posted by: stephanie | June 03, 2009 at 03:29 PM
You have great reason to be proud! As the mother of two Eagle Scouts, I know how much time and hard work goes into achieving that rank. Congratulations to Thane!
Posted by: Pat Heney | June 05, 2009 at 04:21 AM
What a wonderful moment in his life and in yours. He is a very handsome young man.
Posted by: Jo Haynes | February 04, 2010 at 07:50 AM