Mike's 1st day in the Navy

It wasn't quite as exciting as he thought it would be. He was awakened at 4am at the hotel. He was taken to breakfast and then shuttled over to Fort Sam Houston Base to MEPS (Military Entrance Processing Station). He then went through a mini-physical, contract info, orientation, but basically a bunch of sitting around waiting. He called Mom to come over for his swearing in, where we both then sat for about 2 hours waiting. After the swearing in, I gave him a big hug and told him I loved him and to make us proud. It was very hard to walk away.

It wasn't quite as exciting as he thought it would be. He was awakened at 4am at the hotel. He was taken to breakfast and then shuttled over to Fort Sam Houston Base to MEPS (Military Electronic Processing Station). He then went through a mini-physical, contract info, orientation, but basically a bunch of sitting around waiting. He called Mom to come over for his swearing in, where we both then sat for about 2 hours waiting. After the swearing in, I gave him a big hug and told him I loved him and to make us proud. It was very hard to walk away.

He then was shuttled to the San Antonio airport for a 5:30pm flight to Chicago. The next thing I know was getting a phone call at 2am, saying that he had arrived. I told him one more time that I loved him and to work hard. After hanging up, I wished I had just kept talking to him until they kicked him off the phone, but I probably would have gotten him into trouble.

Now, I sit sometimes just wondering what he's doing now. Is he tired? Is he hungry? How is he holding up? It's hard not being able to talk to him or text him or email him. The not knowing is tough. I can't wait for my first letter. I did get a package from the Naval Base today. It was Mike's clothes and shoes that he wore there. No, I didn't smell them to get his smell. He wore them for 2 days before getting issued his recruit clothes. Gross!