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Oct 11, 2011, 10:25 AM
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Member Since: Jun 2007
Location: Chicago, Illinois
Posts: 5,518
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Wooohooo!! I'm so glad you'll be able to see him soon and attend his graduation. We didn't have to travel that far because my son served his Navy boot camp at Great Lakes. He'd never been away from me for that long either. My only goal was to get a good look in his eyes to make sure he was okay.
The ceremony was overwhelming to me and my husband. Both of our fathers had trained at the same facility during WWII. My son turned out to be one of the leaders, so when he came out leading his group, it looked like my husband was about to explode with pride. When they played "Anchors Away," I started to cry because I had grown up on that song and clearly remember the look on my father's face whenever that song would play. My husband and I were certain the spirits of our fathers were with us that day and would hopefully watch over our son. They did.
We sat several rows up during the ceremony. When it was over and we were told we could go "hug our sailors," my husband practically flew over the crowd in front of us and got ahold of him before me.
Here's an early CONGRATULATIONS for your son, and let him know I'll keep him in my prayers. 
I know you come from a Marine family, so be sure to have tissue handy when you see your son in uniform as they play the anthem. If you wear makeup, I'd suggest waterproof. 
I hope you have a safe and wonderful trip. 
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