My Darling Nephew

This week is a bittersweet time for my family. My sweet nephew graduated from high school in May and on Sunday he will be leaving to begin the new chapter of his life as he boards a bus bound for Parris Island Marine boot camp. I am so very proud of him! He is an extremely smart kid (I should say man, but to me he'll always be a little boy) who has the ability to make all of his dreams come true. Leaving home and all the people who love you is a difficult thing to do, unfortunately it is a really bad time for him because not only is he leaving his "security", he will be doing so for the holidays. Thanksgiving and Christmas will be very strange not having his smiling face at the table. So while I am extremely proud of him, I will of course be sad to see him go. Definitely bittersweet. But it is certainly what I want for him. I would rather endure the sadness of missing him while knowing he is out there making his dreams come true! We have lots of festivities planned in the coming days. I am making his favorite meal tomorrow for supper, Taco Soup. He said he isn't eating all day so he will have a huge appetite since he knows it will be a long time until he gets it again. lol We also have a cookout/party planned for Saturday night, and will all be going out for breakfast Sunday before accompanying him to the bus station. But thats okay, I will continue to try to make good food choices and go from there. I love you Michael...and I am so very proud of you and the sacrifice you have chosen to make for our country!