I confess that I am both very proud and sad because as my son (who turns 18 in December) is being sworn into the National Guard tomorrow. I'm proud because he's decided (or at least mentioned it to me) late last year to join the military, and once he decided on the National Guard this month he didn't wait long to get everything in motion. I'm sad, though, because I'm definitely not ready for my "little" boy to be an adult.

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To those that understand, I extend my hand. To the doubtful I demand, take me as I am!