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My youngest son decided about a month or so back that he wanted to join the military. He explored the Coast Guard and the Air Force and chose the AirForce. I am proud of his initiative and stamina and integrity. He has fashioned a life for himself after a high school career where he had almost no friends or "not good to be around" friends. He was made fun of and hassled, teased until he joined the football trainers where he learned to wrap ankles and wrists and have the bench ready before the game started so all things would be nearby to refresh thirsty tired players. The only thing that kept the team from teasing the death out of him was a rule. no hassling the trainers or any other support groups, ie fans cheerleaders etc. it was a rule that was upheld; it allowed him to work in confidence even if he knew there might be opinions that he might not want to hear about from the "cool guys on the team. Graduation was like rebirth suddenly cool wasn't so darkly classified. He went to train as a firefighter and then worked as a lifeguard. he started working out and became proud of himself. the same kids he sat next to in History class were asking him what high school he went to.

Now he wants to try the Air Force I am proud of him. The tension comes because his oldest brother and usually his biggest fan is totally against it. Primarily because he doesn't want his brother going to the middle east to fight a war that he disagrees with. The tension is heavy when brother is here even when he isn't here he is here in an email phone call.

Lord bring us peace. allow us all to trust in you. Bless Evan and keep him strong.