The Countdown

Well, the countdown is drawing to an end as my middle child prepares to embark on his first adult journey. He has joined the Navy and will be leaving for boot camp in a little more than a week. I decided this would be a good time to start blogging as a dear friend blogs on a regular basis, and it appears to be a good outlet for him to express himself.

So what are my thoughts now about this decision of his? My eldest has been in the Air Force for about 3 years now, and it has done wonderful things to help him become a responsible adult. This child has had much drama in his life, and this is something he had to battle to achieve. So while I know I will miss him greatly as we are very close ... I know it will be the key to his success in life. Even if he chooses not to make a lifetime career of it, he will have the joy of seeing the world from an entirely different perspective and travel to countries I have only dreamed about. He will be on his own yet still living in a structured environment as he grows. Life will be good for him. It is exciting to see him look forward to something positive.

We'll see how I feel after he departs ...