Becoming a Soldier

My husband and I traveled last weekend to Fort Benning, GA to see our son, Nate, graduate from basic training (he’s in the army). They called it the “Turning Green Ceremony”, meaning that this is when they officially become a soldier. The soldiers were required to stand at attention for an hour, while the parents…

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Our Little Squirrel Has Left the Nest

When I say our “little squirrel”, I am referring to our son Nathan (Nate or N8, as he likes to write it), who went into the army yesterday. There is an interesting story behind why I call him our “little squirrel” which I would like to share, but first I would like to share the…

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