It is ok to be scared. I was when my 21 y.o. enlisted in the Marine Corp. years ago. Part of me wanted to beat up the drill instructors when I heard what they had put him through. LOL
But, sitting in the cold wind on his graduation day, knowing he was one of the few to make it, made me proud. Yes, I was scared every day that he would be sent into combat (and maybe he had but couldn’t tell me) but I asked God to protect him and had to trust HIM to walk with my son on his chosen path. My son was lucky to get into the IT field and got classes that led him to the job he now holds today.
End of my rambling - now for a commercial break - I reside with a group at FR Canteen, whose sole purpose is to be there for the military and their family. If you so desire, you can “virtual cry” on our shoulder (kidding of course) there while your son begins his military career.
Thank you for letting your son go and thank him for his service.
Hi....what Beachy said is so very true, Freelancer. Most of us here have been
in the military or have loved ones who have been. When we come
to the Canteen, we see love, respect and honor to those wonderful,
brave troops who keep us free...free to even have a place
like this to come to. Our loved ones are welcome here!
My son is in the AF and my hubby was and I know that the
people here love them and respect what they have done!
Thank your son for his service...he’s going to do GREAT!...and
yes, you will miss him like crazy! We’re here...always....