I sat down today to write our son a letter like I do most Saturday mornings. But, today was different.<\/p>\n
Our son has been in boot camp for 11 weeks. He has 19 days left. I began to cry as I was writing my letter to him. Why?<\/p>\n
I think it is because I realize several things:<\/p>\n
One, I miss him terribly.<\/p>\n
Two, the young man I sent off to boot camp will be changed into a United States Marine.<\/p>\n
Three, we are down to the final days, the home stretch.<\/p>\n
It won\u00e2\u20ac\u2122t be long before I can wrap my arms around my son, tell him how very proud of him I am, and how very much I love him. This has been the longest amount of time I have ever been away from my son. It has been hard, but it has been so worth it.<\/p>\n
The man that will return to me will be full of discipline, honor, courage and commitment. He will be part of a group, that only a few, the elite, have the honor of being, a member of the United States Marine Corps.<\/p>\n
We are looking forward to Graduation Day on May 24th. Please remember our son in your prayers as he moves into the finals phases of exams, and certifications to become a Marine. We are excited as a family to join this new family, and begin this new adventure together.<\/p>\n
Semper Fi!<\/p>\n
thegeekwife<\/p>\n
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