By this time I'm sure my son has been bombarded with letters galore from family and friends. I do realize with the very limited time they all have in boot camp, that he may or may not be able to respond to all or if any, of the letters that he's received.
I don't expect any letters back from him while in bootcamp though I'd be thrilled if I get anything after the first. The family and I know that we've sent him our well wishes and letters of support. That's all about what we can do. That is what's under our control. We wait with patience and if a phone call or letter comes in then that's awesome!
The only thing in my power that I can do as his father is to support him one thousand percent. I love my son and the last thing I want to do is to doubt his decisions or make him feel that he's made the wrong move or turn in life.
We had a pretty in-depth talk (father and son) about what he wanted to do with his life. College or work or whatever. He's had several jobs as a teen that paid very well. From clerical work to a gig with a professional moving company. The sum of all its parts and his final answer equaled the US Navy.
With that said, I am respectful and grateful of his decision to craft his future and make something of himself that we can all be proud of...
