01 Jul This Weekend’s Journey
I am both proud and nervous about this weekend! Our oldest son, Josh, who is 15, is embarking on quite an adventure.
On Sunday, we will check him in at Camp Roberts, just over 200 miles north of here, where he will begin his two week stay for a US Navy Sea Cadet Recruit Training Camp. It’s BOOT CAMP!
We’re so proud of Josh’s initiative this year to become a part of this stellar program run by the Navy for teenagers. He goes to Port Hueneme two Saturdays a month for a day long “drill”. The recruits and cadets are taught military style and structure, as well as a ton of practical skills, all of which lean toward building their character as citizens.
He is very excited about it, and we’re excited for him, but as a Dad, I’m not sure the two weeks will go by fast enough! We’ll go back up for his graduation on Saturday, July 17 and bring him home that day.
Interestingly, we are still waiting back to hear from the Devil Pups organization, which runs a 10 day Boot Camp at the Marines Camp Pendleton Base in Oceanside. That one runs from July 29 – August 7. That also has been his initiative!
On the way back from Camp Roberts, we plan on stopping in Santa Barbara to meet up with some friends who will be there for 4th of July Fireworks. Rather than fight traffic on the way back, we’ll stay the night and drive home Monday.
RON
Posted at 22:53h, 01 JulyTIM DID THE DEVIL PUP THING–AWESOME. BLESS YOU ALL.
tim & deb
Posted at 07:11h, 02 JulyWOW ! Be sure and give our FANTASTIC grandson a BIG hug for us. We are so proud of what he is doing. Looking forward to hearing about his adventures when we come down in Aug.
PS Tell your folks we said HELLO and hope you are feeling a little better.
Your “other” folks
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Posted at 19:58h, 10 July[…] Josh in at his Sea Cadets Boot Camp on Sunday at Camp Roberts, 200 miles north of here. You can see my last post for details on that. In the meantime, while we haven’t heard anything from Josh (and […]