Just saw the photos posted for David's company's Rites of Passage. Few and dark as they were, they were so moving, especially now that I know what they signify to SITs. Still a little nervous that he will be finishing basic and actually becoming a soldier after reading about others being sent home for various reasons. I'm thrilled that he hasn't been injured in his training after seeing pix where SITs were on crutches. Probably nervous just because we haven't heard from him in almost two weeks. No real indication that there is any problem--just no indication of anything. His being one of the oldest to go through this hopefully will result in a tougher, more determined attitude on his part.
Thing is, his family at home has been going through hell and that has to affect his focus. His sargeant even had him call home because of it. That, to me, really made me feel proud of the Army--for being so connected and concerned. It seems like the Army has found in my son something they value, want to foster and to nourish. I know they certainly have put his computer skills to good use. Seems like he gets out of a lot of grunt work and smokings because they have him going around the base working on computers. That's got to increase David's self confidence, which is a huge thing after having been unemployed for over a year. Maybe that degree in computing will be in the mix, after all.
The Army has also been amazing in selecting his next posting because of the medical support needed for his family. It's been really gratifying to read of the facilities and services at Ft. Benning. I feel very confident that Becca will get the help she will need when an episode occurs. They also have a good selection of schools for the kids and the Ft. Benning wives group is awesome. So that is very encouraging to me. Seems as if the Army will be taking care of my youngest son, and his family, even if it is so far away from me.
But that's getting ahead of the story, first he has to graduate!
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