My son did his basic in Ft Jackson SC. We went to see his graduation. I never served, probably couldn’t have. His service has, to the small extent of my deserving, redeemed me.
Those two days we spent this August were at the same time miserable— and deeply moving. I learned a lot, and I’m grateful God gave me a son who has taught me so much by my just trying to keep up with him.
This much you can bet on: you wait on the army. They don’t wait on you. What I saw that weekend instilled deep faith in our Army. I believe it will turn out right.
That’s encouraging. Thanks for sharing.