2 days ago last year I left for the military. Not knowing what I was getting myself into I was very nervous and scared... I remember walking away from my recruiter at the airport... I got on that flight... when I got to Chicago, I called my mom and cried because I couldnt believe what I was doing. Just afraid and away from home. I got on my second flight and cried more on my way to Columbia... if you know me well enough you know I dont cry lightly... unless Im with family and they cry. Regardless this was a different type of emotion I had never felt... very home sick... I got there and I threw away the life that I had got there with... everything I had was taken from me. From tangible items down to my pride, my dignity and my emotional balance. After graduating I remember running those few hundred yards to our formation where we got to meet our families. We couldnt move... we had to wait for our families to find us. When my mother saw me she burst into tears... naturally so did I... we must have been hugging for at least 3-5 minutes... After a drive to Virginia for my AIT I got to spend 2 days with my mother and sister. They left me there and well... I went on to learn my MOS. I was there from the 8th of June until September 4th. I made friends and pushed through. I kept communication with family and friends via cell phone. Through all of it I have to thank my friends and family who supported me and to this day still support me. The letters and gifts were more than I had hoped for through my journey... I love you and appreciate what all of you have done for me so much. Its my honor to be a soldier and to serve for you and the rest of the United states. Again... I joined for myself... told myself I was doing it for myself... the problem was I forgot why I did it throughout the time I was there... but I see now it wasnt just for me... it was for you too. HOOAH!
Posted on: Sat, 29 Mar 2014 01:37:04 +0000
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