Time For Her To Fly
Cammie is off to basic training at Fort Jackson… Her flight landed in South Carolina some time this evening. When she boarded in New Orleans, her shampoo, conditioner and shaving cream were confiscated. She was NOT happy. I really think her paperwork should have specified the sizes allowed since they could only have one bag and it had to be carry-on. Sure, it can be replaced. But tell that to an 18 year-old female with very little possessions on her. I have no idea when I will hear from her next.
Simply surreal. Yesterday’s battle over my fluctuating emotions was conquered partly because of my relentless schedule. Dropping her off brought back memories of YCP last year. Only this time she is an adult. Still 18 to me. An adult, but also my child. Don’t tell her that. She gets quite defensive when I tell others that Sophie has teenage sisters. “I’m an adult, MOM. NOT a teenager.”
“Um, Cammie? You’re still a teenager. Eight-teeeen. An adult, but still a teenager,” I attempt to reason.
“NOOOOO. I’m an ADULT.”
Ok. Fine. But did you see the pictures on my fridge? She seems caught between the two–adolescence and adulthood. And she’s off to basic training for the National Guard. I think of her every time I see Warriors in our area still giving their time post-Gustav and Ike.
Last year, I not only knew exactly where Cammie was at YCP, I could call her counselor whenever I just wanted to check in on her. This year, I have no clue where exactly she is. Fort Jackson, sure. But what’s the address? And when is graduation? Am I really going to have to depend on her to find out these things? Heavy sigh.
I remind myself that she will be fine. God is in control; therefore, I CANNOT be. This is not war. It’s basic training. But this is my first time here in this place. If any of you are Military Moms, I would really love to hear from you. I’ve said it before, but I don’t know HOW to be one. I would love to hear your stories. Please send a comment or email me. If you’re close by, we can start a Military Moms hangout night. Kidding…. unless you’re interested, of course. 😉
Please keep Cammie in your prayers over the next weeks. One of her biggest concerns last year seems to be weighing on her again–Sophie forgetting her. I’ve explained that Cammie will be gone for a while. Sophie rehearses continually, “Cammie is bye-bye. Fly in airplane to Nash-ul Guard.”
Your prayers for Cammie are coveted. And while you’re at it, please remember her Mom as well.
Many thanks,
P.S. I just received some texts from Cammie. Apparently I did not hear my phone when the first one went through. The second one said “I love you.” I may now be moving from heavy sighs to heaving and wailing. She is on a bus heading to Fort Jackson. I can just about sense her uneasiness in her messages. Off to give it to Jesus….
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