It was a very memorable day here. We gathered to wish our oldest son Jared, 23, off to the Navy.

I have some pictures will post as soon as I get the time.

You would think that I would be prepared for this to happen. He actually knew that he was shipping out way back in December. Now i have a few more days for him to be here. I am no closer ready for him to leave then I was in December. He is my first born. I had such a wonderful time with that boy, I never wanted to have another one. He was all I ever wanted. I even worried when I found out we were having another child. I wondered, will I ever be able to love another child like I do this one? I never left him with anyone. If he couldn’t go I didn’t go either. I thought who wouldn’t want to be around my baby? He is so precious!

He has always been the “ love you mama” child. He will hug me everyday all day long. That i will miss the most. Even on the busiest day he will find time to hug his momma.

So pray for me for the next few days. Come Monday afternoon We are leaving him in Waco with his recruiter. I have no idea how I’m suppose to just leave him there. Knowing that he will not be home in the morning on Tuesday. This is the boy that has never left Texas, never been on a plane, or away from home more then a few days. I think this will be a shock to both of us. I pray that he will be happy with this choice. That is the most important thing. If you are blessed enough to find something that you really love to do everyday and get paid for it on top that, what a life.