The family is well, thank you. I can only say that the pressue we felt from having him in Iraq has been relieved, but I can’t say much else as yet. He hasn’t been home yet, and he just was married on Nov 22nd (we were not able to attend). That, and he chose to not accept an invitation to apply for enrollment at West Point, has resulted in some feelings of frustration for me as a parent. Oh, well. I can’t live his life for him (darn it).
Well, you raised him right, so eventually he will do the right things. Young people, especially those who have been through so much, need to feel that they are finally in charge of their lives.
My son became an officer after enlisting as an airman. He finally woke up one morning and decided that he didn’t LIKE being an officer, so he is now a staff sergeant and is very happy. Robert knows what he can stand, and after putting up with lots of officers, he might have decided that life was not for him.
Just hang in there, Dad. Christmas is coming up...make it the best one yet, with your beloved son home and a new addition to the family to welcome into your home. It’s all good.
God bless you!