I know it has been a bit since I posted anything, so I wanted to update all of you. Gavin has sent us two letters and we know that his graduation date has been set for 9/25. The date is wonderful as Stephen and I are planning on taking a week to explore the Chicagoland area, and visit with our boy. It is good for me because we are on break from school, so yay!!!
In Gavin's letter he writes, " I am ok, its nothing like I thought it would be. I like it for the most part. It is however hard at times. Like this morning we had to make it rain, that is where we turn the showers on hot and we have to work out until the ceiling drips with water. It is what it is, and that is how I am looking at it. I miss all of you. I have to have my wisdom teeth taken out next week, and I found out I need glasses. I love ya'll and hope to hear from ya'll very soon. Send lots of pics. Always your son, Gavin"
OK so first of all I was pretty upset that he hasn't gotten any of our mail, but then a very sweet lady on Navy for Mom's who has taken me under her wing, let me know that they hold mail for about 2 weeks. It is all about them depending on their new family now. While that doesn't make me all warm and fuzzy inside, I do understand the concept. The good news is our boy is hanging in there and he is enjoying it for the most part. I do however wish I could take care of him this week when he has his wisdom teeth out. It is very tough on a Momma who has been super involved in her boys lives to not be there for things like this. However, I am learning that while Gavin is in a transformation process, Stephen and I are also in one. We are learning how to let go, and trust in the things that our children have been taught, and in the individuals they have become. It is a growing up time for us too. Even though many people have said the Navy is his family now, you can see in his letter he is "always our son", and that made this momma swell with pride.
It really bothered me when Gavin first went in, and there were lots of tears, but things are getting better. We still stalk the mailman daily for any letters or news of our boy. We are attached to our phones, waiting for the second phone call that should come any day now. Through all this we are surviving. It helps a ton having Taylor at home, and though most of this is about our new lives in the Navy, I did want to let you all know about Taylor as well. He started his first job today! He is so happy and feels wonderful about himself, and has grown up over night. What a great time in all of our lives! Thanks for following us on our journey, will post more soon :)
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