Monday, September 17, 2012
From The Corner Of My Mind
* We are at the M.E.P.S Military Entrance Processing Station. W-stepson has been medically processed and we are currently waiting for the final signing of the documents, then the final swearing in. W-spouse is holding up well, but last hugs haven't been passed out yet. We have found out that she won't get to see him again for probably 10 weeks. Then we can see him between basic training and his AIS training, for one day. Then he should be able to fly home for two weeks around Christmas. We are very proud of him and the path he's chosen in life.
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Man, good luck to your entire family. It's tough to let a young man go, especially in today's geopolitical climate.
This may reassure Whit a little... or not... I remember my very first night at MCRD in San Diego; we arrived late, had our gear issued and our heads shaved. We were harassed verbally abused late into the night. An hour after lights out I went to the head and looked at my bald dome for the first time (who knew??) and then went back to my rack and laid (lie? lay?) there crying; the only thing I wanted was my mom.
As much as she'll miss him and worry about him, he'll always be her son and he'll always feel like her little boy, no matter how many times he leaves or comes home.
You guys should be proud. I'm not sure I'd have the balls to enlist these days. Whit: he'll be fine, let him take this step toward manhood, it'll make him love and appreciate the way you brought him up even more. Believe it or not, leaving home will make him a stronger man and at the same time will strengthen the love between you.
He'll always want his mommy, no matter how old he gets. Trust me, I know.
K
Good for him and good for you for supporting him.
I later came to realize how courageous my mom was for signing for me ( I was 17 ) to enlist during a shooting war (Korea).
The time in service will have a lasting positive effect on you son.
:) prayers and thoughts are with Cole, Whit and you today. Cole will be such a better person for making this monumental decision. We (Jim and I) are proud of him and this decision he has made to serve his country. I would not be the person I am today without having made this same decision years ago. Lots of love to all!!!
Good luck to you and your family in this transition
Thanks all for your support. I'm very proud of Cole and excited about his future and the opportunities that await him. No surprise I'll miss my baby boy.
Watch out Kev, you're gonna go and ruin your reputation being all sensitive and fragile. The insight is helpful and made my heart smile. Thank you
So proud of Cole. Hugging you in my thoughts today, Wendell & Whit...<3
Best wishes to all involved!
We are so proud of Cole. Hard for me to accept, tho. Keeping him in our thoughts & prayers. Mo & Big Dude
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