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Hoo Ah!!!! SS back from bootcamp

FloF9FloF9 member
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So we have a gentler, thinner, young man that came back to us.  We got to the graduation on Sunday and I saw him immediately.  He lost about 20-25 pounds.  The graduation was great - the Colonel gave a motivational speech about everything they did, about the fact they persevered, they survived, etc...  We came back home and I made dinner - he was amazed at the TV, the house, etc.... 3 weeks of no computer, no TV, no radio, no cell phone, no Xbox, etc.... He told us some things that happened there - about how they learned to use the compass and they were dropped off 3 miles away from camp, they learned about all the spiders, scorpions, snakes, etc..

They had a good cook that kept them well fed and hydrated.  He said he learned that some kids had worse issues than he did (one kid just lost his mother to breast cancer and had no motivation).  How he kept trying to just make it and survive.  This morning he packed my lunch, and made me coffee.  He starts 10th grade on the 24th.  He's so glad to be back.

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  • curlilocks1207curlilocks1207
    That is awesome!  I hope he feels proud of everything he accomplished and keeps up his good work.  You should definitely be proud of yourself too!  I know it wasn't an easy choice to make, but I truly believe you did what was in SS' best interest.
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  • IlumineIlumine member
    YEA!  Do you all have a Jr ROTC program in your area?
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  • FloF9FloF9 member

    Yes they have the program in his High School.  He's already in the Young Marines (xmary) told me about this and he's signed up.  I will ask if he wants to join but if he doesn't I don't want to push him.  He's very proud and I have to confess when we got his first letter I thought Dh and I made a HUGE mistake.  Thankfully this program must be very good because it does seem to have given him some insight. 

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  • xmaryrickxxmaryrickx member

    Oh Flo!!! That just gave me chills. I am so happy that it worked out so well, and that most of all he is proud of himself. I hope that he continue on that journey! Awesome. Seriously, I totally have the chills right now.

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  • jpowell3jpowell3
    Oh wow, what a wonderful outcome! I was really worried that after his first letter he would come back being very angry at you. If I remember he was a bit overweight to begin with right? Hopefully after this experience he will want to keep up with the exercise (maybe even voulenteer to go on your nightly walks!?) and make for a better school year too. I'm so happy it turned out good for everyone.
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  • DREWLILYDREWLILY
    Yay! Glad it worked out.
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  • MrsBPOMrsBPO member

    It sounds like it was a fantastic experience for him.  I hope he follows up/through with the programs available in his school to keep him motivated and "gung-ho."  Hoo-ah and all that jazz.  :)


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  • lampkinslampkins
    That is awesome!!! 
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  • MissSusieQMissSusieQ member
    Yay! I'm so happy that it all worked out well. Hopefully it continues. ((hugs))
    Proud Step Mom to Zachary 10-26-98
    Loving Wife to Billy 04-28-07
    Proud mom to Jeremy 08-15-08

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  • Littlejen22Littlejen22 member
    That's awesome - I really wish I knew about programs like that when SD was that age b/c I really think it could have helped her like it hopefully helped him.  So glad you stuck to your guns on your requirements!
    Jen - Mom to two December 12 babies Nathaniel 12/12/06 and Addison 12/12/08
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  • J&A2008J&A2008 member
    Yay!  Are you going to have a party?  Sounds like you've got lots of reasons to celebrate!
    Stay at home mom to a house of boys: two amazing stepsons, 12 and 9, and our 4 year old.
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  • PhantomgirlPhantomgirl member

    he lost 25 pounds in 3 weeks?  Is there an age limit?  Can you sign me up before me wedding next year?  I only have about 5 pounds to loose so 1 week should do it!!!

    Seriously that is great, glad it all worked out. 

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