The Next Day!!!

Ryan & His Granddad

June 18, 2008

I included this picture in the collage yesterday but you could only see 'half' of Ryan and I want you to see how pleasant, happy and handsome he looks. I can hardly wait to see him in his uniform. We will all be so proud of him. He will be upper-most in our thoughts and prayers today as his Mother will be also. I know in part how difficult this day will be for her. So well I remember the day---38 years ago----when we said "Good-by" to Ron as he left for the Air Force. His leaving left an emptyness in our hearts and lives that cannot be explained. We, as parents, have each spent 18 years teaching and preparing our children to stand on their own two feet and to make wise decisions but there is a vast difference in watching them go into the Military vs leaving home for college, jobs or other reasons. We all understand how necessary our Armed Forces are and we are thankful for those who offer their lives for the protection of our country.

Please pray for Ryan today AND his Mother!!!

Love you,

Dortha