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We got the form letter from Mark on Friday and it was amazing how much better things felt. Just getting the fews lines in his scribble made things a little easier. He is doing fine and said it is "pretty fun" so far. I am glad now that we had him in the JROTC program because he has experienced a lot of the military stuff before.



As my wife and I walked through the grocery store this week, we kept finding ourselves looking at stuff Mark would like...only to remind ourselves that he is… Continue

It has been a rough week with out my son around. Even the cats are acting weird. Being a Navy vet myself, I know from an intellectual point of view that this is a great thing for him. Emotionally, it has kicked my butt. Watching your 18 year old kid get on the bus and you know he just "left home" is very tough.



Thank God for Navydads and N4M. These websites are a godsend for parents. You realize you aren't the only ones having those feelings. Now were are waiting for the form letter.… Continue