[Constitutions Grandchild]

Pat takes his commission Saturday — in 24 degree weather. Hope my tears don't freeze to my face. ;-) Also hope my hands don't seize up from the cold as I try to pin on his “butter bars”. I'm making his dad carry the mameluke, as I don't want to drop it (BTW, that thing weighs a ton). I can't imagine wearing it around my waist when in dress uniform. I thought I was crippled by a diaper bag when he was little. Thought I'd go through life listing to Port.

[samsmom]

We were at Camp LeJeune when it was 17 degrees a couple of weeks back. Put some handwarmers in your shoes and bring lots of tissues! God bless, protect and guide your son. Pat will be in my prayers as well.