Phyllis Doerrman's Blog (2)

Well, Cody has now been in Japan for 1 wk. Heard from him the day after he got there. A wonderful Officer allowed Cody to use his cell to call me and tell me that his ship was leaving port that morning.

It seems strange to know that my son is in another country half way around the world. My heart feels empty most of the time, knowing that being able to visit him is next to impossible with him being so far away.

I now watch the news more closely and gleen the internet for word…

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I kissed and hugged him and watched him walk away

He graduated Boot Camp and is now on his way

He stood tall and proud as he walked and waved

I couldn’t be happier of the road he has paved

The weekend was short how I wished for more days

Just in awe of his presence and new Navy ways

His focus and maturity came in quick and nine weeks

I know he will find whatever he seeks

I am back to waiting for calls and the mail

Never knowing when the time comes… Continue