I will not be writing about our visit to Ireland yet. Something much more important happened today. Our oldest son left home for Navy boot camp.
Last night in his honour the family went to Outback Steakhouse. After that He and I went to O.B.'s for a beer, where a bunch of his friends converged to say goodbye. LP went to meet him there for a few minutes, after I got home.
This morning, Morgan, LP, Christian and I at an early lunch at KD's and then we went to the Navy recruiters dropped him office. We said our goodbyes, hugged (a few tears were shed) then he went off excited to be heading to the Navy.
I now know how my folks must have felt when I left for the Navy 29 years ago. I
handled today's goodbye very well, but as time progressed I've experienced an increasing of melancholy and sadness that my son is no longer here. I already miss him terribly, but I am also proud that he has chosen to serve in the Navy. It was a good experience for me; I grew up a lot during my years of military service. I think this will be good for my son also.
I will always be his dad and he will always be my son. I love him dearly.
Coram Deo,
Kenith
Last night in his honour the family went to Outback Steakhouse. After that He and I went to O.B.'s for a beer, where a bunch of his friends converged to say goodbye. LP went to meet him there for a few minutes, after I got home.
This morning, Morgan, LP, Christian and I at an early lunch at KD's and then we went to the Navy recruiters dropped him office. We said our goodbyes, hugged (a few tears were shed) then he went off excited to be heading to the Navy.
I now know how my folks must have felt when I left for the Navy 29 years ago. I
handled today's goodbye very well, but as time progressed I've experienced an increasing of melancholy and sadness that my son is no longer here. I already miss him terribly, but I am also proud that he has chosen to serve in the Navy. It was a good experience for me; I grew up a lot during my years of military service. I think this will be good for my son also.I will always be his dad and he will always be my son. I love him dearly.
Coram Deo,
Kenith
Ps. The picture of Christian an me above was taken last week at a Pub in 
Doolin, Ireland. We ate and had a Guinness there after our visit to the Cliffs of Moher.
Doolin, Ireland. We ate and had a Guinness there after our visit to the Cliffs of Moher.
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Much gratitude to your son for volunteering his service.
As for Guiness, I love the stuff!! The whole reason I want to visit Ireland is to have a beer in a true Irish pub.
Nick,
That is a great reason to visit Ireland. My first beer in an Irish Pub in Ireland was at Doolin just after we left the Cliffs of Moher. The cliffs are beautiful and make one thirsty for a pint or two of Guinness.
Sláinte,
Kenith
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