Makes Me Proud

Middle son, who I seldom blog about, has made me a proud parent today. He starts a new job tomorrow. He went the night school route to earn a Bachelors degree in Computer Science and has finally landed an IT job. He has sent out hundreds of resumes and been interviewed many times.

This one has chosen a hard path based on his deeply held beliefs. His hair, clothing, tattoos, etc. make him stand out. I've remarked he looks like the lead character in a slasher movie. He has paid a heavy price for his convictions and I am so happy to see him finally win.

All my sons have strong beliefs. I've never worried about those beliefs; only that they have convictions and are not wussy suck ups.

So, way to go son!!!

Proud Parent 68W 2nd Effort

With apologises to readers, the first post on this topic was deleted because of some incorrect assumptions on my part. That being said.......

Youngest has completed his 68W combat medic training at Ft Sam Houston and is now home with his family. His duty assignment will be an armour unit less than two hours for me. Puts the grand kids six hours closer; that will be tough to handle!

His primary motivation for joining the army, later in life, was financial security for his family. His profession is degraded by illegal immigrants, the scum that hire them, and the economic downturn.

He had the good fortune to meet, and the good sense to marry, a loving woman who has all her s*#t in one duffel bag. For seven months she has taken the job of the kids, dog, and home on alone (and done quite well).

Given his MOS, in due time he will go in harms way. Like millions of parents, I will worry and pray. Until then, I am going to enjoy this time.