Basic is OVER!!

Cody called this afternoon with the "I'm done". Wow! Has it been 10 weeks...YES! He is helping his platoon members get their jackets in order for graduation ceremonies. They are having to do a thorough cleaning for the commander's inspection. Hmmm think this cleaning will continue once he comes home??? We'll see.
We are leaving Monday afternoon and heading to Oklahoma. Mallary and Shelby will both be able to go. Thank you Lord!! Mallary will be taking her final on Monday at 3:00 and she will appreciate any prayers put out there!! hint hint. I'm starting to get giddy as a school girl thinking about seeing Cody. Sounds kinda dumb, but I sure have missed that fellow. There's something about those sons! They sure know how to wrap their Mom around their little finger!! But, girls do that to their Dad so...Oh well.
This experience has really made a change in Cody. When I talk to him, I hear a maturity that wasn't there before. I think he appreciates family and home. Things he always took for granted are now things that he can look forward to. I am so anxious to see where this new area of his life will take him. I can't wait to see what is in store for his future. He's gonna do great things. Of course, I'm prejudiced!
Clint Brown leaves for the Marines in a couple days...keep him in your prayers as well as Hunter and their parents. I know how hard it is to have one son away, I can't imagine both. They are great men and will do well. Good luck Brown men!!