One of my Nephews is in Marine Corps Basic at MCRD San Diego. He is having a tough time, but then again who doesn’t in Marine Basic? We hav been sending silly cards and short letters to help keep his spirits up. Yesterday, we got three letters from him, written on different days, but probably mailed all at once.
He wrote in one of the letters that he is homesick, and misses just being here with the family (he is extended family, and they are not so supportive). He wrote that he really misses just helping me in the kitchen and making dinner for the family; and how he wants more than anything, a bowl of Granddaddy's Chili and some "fired up" corn bread. Of all of the things that you would think he might miss, he misses just being with my family, making dinner. This young man is not my blood relation, but I took him under my wing because he and my son became friends. I took an interest in him because he is a scrappy numbnut who just does not accept NO for an answer. To his credit, he listens and he tries like hell to learn and better himself.
I cry like a baby because I am so proud of him. He is on his own, and he is achieving to the best of his ability the things he has dreamed of for the last two years. He just qualified Sharpshooter, and is hoping to qualify as Expert next week. Thanks to JRS, and all of the extra 5.56x45 he loaded, I think that he has a chance. HE wants to go Force Recon or Scout Sniper.....All the fucking way!
I really care about this young man. I am pretty tied up in knots worrying over him. I just hope that he gets through the last 3 weeks of Basic. I am sure he will do fine...But I still fret.
Please, all of you who care...say a prayer for Sean Carmichael, Recruit, USMC.
Regards,
PS. Once he gets some leave, I will brew up a special batch of Granddaddy's Chili for him.
He wrote in one of the letters that he is homesick, and misses just being here with the family (he is extended family, and they are not so supportive). He wrote that he really misses just helping me in the kitchen and making dinner for the family; and how he wants more than anything, a bowl of Granddaddy's Chili and some "fired up" corn bread. Of all of the things that you would think he might miss, he misses just being with my family, making dinner. This young man is not my blood relation, but I took him under my wing because he and my son became friends. I took an interest in him because he is a scrappy numbnut who just does not accept NO for an answer. To his credit, he listens and he tries like hell to learn and better himself.
I cry like a baby because I am so proud of him. He is on his own, and he is achieving to the best of his ability the things he has dreamed of for the last two years. He just qualified Sharpshooter, and is hoping to qualify as Expert next week. Thanks to JRS, and all of the extra 5.56x45 he loaded, I think that he has a chance. HE wants to go Force Recon or Scout Sniper.....All the fucking way!
I really care about this young man. I am pretty tied up in knots worrying over him. I just hope that he gets through the last 3 weeks of Basic. I am sure he will do fine...But I still fret.
Please, all of you who care...say a prayer for Sean Carmichael, Recruit, USMC.
Regards,
PS. Once he gets some leave, I will brew up a special batch of Granddaddy's Chili for him.