For as long as I can remember, Robert has wanted to join the Navy. It makes me very proud of him, and I've always felt it was a really good decision for him. Many have asked me over the years if I had ever tried to talk him out of it because of the danger, and I definitely have not. I was always filled with peace about his decision and it was one of the few things I didn't worry about.
The last couple of weeks though, have given me pause. I would never try to talk him out of this decision, and while I still support him 100% and think it is the best decision for him, the worrying has begun. The threats with the situation with North Korea certainly are real, and I can't imagine it will be resolved before he enlists. There was also a army ranger from our local area who was killed this week while on deployment. That hits close to home. That could be my son someday, and I just can't imagine. I know that he won't waiver in his decision, and I don't want him to...I think it is the right decision for him. But I am suddenly realizing how very close we are coming to the time when this is our reality!
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