First up is my Gson18.   Gson has wanted to go into the Army since he was 3.  He isn't a star student or athlete but he is a good kid.  He was very lucky to get into a Pathways program in his Junior year in his high school.  He went to school and studied for his GED and had to take vo-tech classes so he could walk with his class and have a diploma.   Knowing he had to have it go to the Army, he finally applied himself and made it.

Gson graduated 5/28 and left for basic training 6/28 at Ft Benning, Georgia (I bawled my eyes out when he left).  DSO went with us to see him off since he has been in his life for 15 years and he shed a few tears too.  

Nexrt we have SS21.   SS is very intelligent and creative but he has been in trouble with the law and trouble attending school since age 12.  SS did get his GED but he could really go far if he applied to a community or 4 year college.  

After we got home from seeing Gson off, DSO talked about having SS come cut grass and weed eat.   DSO said 'well IDK if he should do it in this heat.'   He stopped himself and said 'Yeah he can handle it' before I could spit out.....you just watched an 18yo head to Georgia where its twice as hot and humid as we have here and he will be running miles with a full pack on his back so stop babying that little asshole.

PS I would like to say to those living in the Northwest dealing with the heat that I hope you can stay cool and get some relief soon.