So Very Proud!

Tomorrow my oldest child, Kate, gets on a plane headed for Fort Leonard Wood in Missouri to begin her National Guard training.

My favorite picture of Kate....

http://i41.photobucket.com/albums/e2...radPic2005.jpg

We're so very proud of her and this decision she's come to. As a mom, of course, I'm worried and a bit teary today. This is my first born and my heart is finding it hard to accept that she might be setting a course in her life that will put her in the path of danger. At 20 years old (almost 21) though, she's the strong adult we raised her to be and decided this was what she needed to do. Her step-father, Mike, who did his own army service has given her all his best advice about basic and tells me not to worry so much.

Boy though the years went too fast! It seems only yesterday she was my chubby little smiling baby girl.....

http://i41.photobucket.com/albums/e2...firstsmile.jpg

Keep a good thought for my Kate please. :salute:

Sending good wishes:)

You should be very proud! Congrats

All the very best I hope she fullfills all her ambitions.

You are not wrong they grow so fast its crazy.

I'm sending my love to you and Kate, and the rest of your family. :hug:

good luck on yours and her journey.
I went to Leonard Wood myself, hoping the best for her.

I'd be just as proud jo, congrats to raising such a good girl!

They grow up so fast ......... :tears:


You did good Jo!

Wow Jo! :gj:

Nothing but good thoughts for Kate and for the rest of the family. Fortunately she has a parent that has been through the process to help guide and prepare her, as well as another (albeit slightly scared) parent to support her in this VERY adult decision.

Bruce

PS: What is with these over-achieving girls of yours? If I ever have a daughter will you raise her for me? Not forever, just for the first 15-20 years.... :)

Sending warm thoughts to Kate and your family.

Good luck to your daughter Kate :)