Tuesday we said goodbye to Bryce. he was sworn into the US Navy. I am so proud of him, but it hurts my heart to say goodbye to my baby, my firstborn. I have never done this before so I am not sure if this is what all parents go through when a child leaves home or if it is because he is going into an unknown for me.
I do not come from a military family. My blogger friends Nick and Michelle have taught me a lot about military life and I have such a he respect for them to be able to sacrifice and say goodbye to your spouse for months on end. I have watched what they have gone through. My Dad was a draft dodger, so military has always been a bad word in our home- so when Bryce decided he wanted to do this my heart swelled.
He will do great- this is an adventure for him. He loves the physical aspect- I wish I was there the first time he tells his Chief that he does not feel like doing something- lol
I feel like I belong to a whole new family now and it is very emotional- I think he will graduate August 24th- can't wait to see the man he has become.
Bryce swearing in
The Captain, or as Taya says- the bossy lady in the pretty dress
Us before the good byes
The family- Toby is missing because he was at football camp
This little girl is sure gonna miss her big hero brother
Aw, this is something big!
ReplyDeleteCongratulations to Bryce. We all certainly owe him one for sure!
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