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I wanted to put an ad in the paper with her picture announcing her graduation but I have no idea what her title is after graduation. Do any of you know what they are called. What a beautiful and moving ceremony graduation is. I can't wait to see the video. The relief I feel knowing she is done with bootcamp and off to school is tremendous. Hearing from her daily now is pure joy. She is getting ready for her first liberty weekend and I am excited (and nervous) for her. Yea! She did it!!!!

We finally received a letter from Stephanie last week. She said she did not have quarters to call home. No one said anything about needing quarters! We moms should put together a "Rookie Handbook" to help the parents along. Then we need to give them to the recruiters to pass out. Anyway, I was so very glad to hear from her. She said it was snowing when she got there. (That's a big deal to those of us from Texas!) Her first shower was interupted by a fire drill so they had to get dressed wet and… Continue

I honestly didn't think it would hit me so hard. The last week went by so fast. Everything was like "This is the last time she will do this. This is her last night in her own bed. Her last time to go to church with us for while." Sunday at church Fr. Michael gave Stephanie a special blessing during Mass. I started crying and could not stop. A lot of our friends came up to her after Mass and hugged us both and told Stephanie how proud they were of her. I am very proud of her but hate that she has… Continue