Im sure I was in denial. Travis has been doing all of the things to join the Air Force in the last month or two. Going to the recruiter, getting physicals, taking tests..
but he had to go back to the hospital several times for various reasons.. they thought he might have this problem, or that problem. they needed to re-do tests..come back next week. and on and on and on.
so, I think in my head I didnt think it would really happen. They would find something wrong with him and he wouldnt be able to go into the military. (not that I wanted anything to be wrong with him, but with all the appointments I just thought something minorish might be).
he had another medical appointment on Tuesday the 6th and they told him he passed it. then the recruiter wanted to see him on Wednesday the 7th.
we thought he was going in to pick career choices. he went in with a list. it just so happens that Robert and I went in with him that day since we both had nothing to do really.
Imaging my shock when as we are talking and he is picking job choices, as they finish up the recruiter says we just have to get an Officer and we can do the swearing in. ok, so Im thinking he meant in a few days or whatever.
nope.
that was around noon. at 1230 we had an appointment at 3 pm to meet with Roberts Commander and the recruiters at Roberts office to do it! Everything happened so fast that I was still somewhat in shock and denial about what was happening.
My friends had come to visit on Tuesday and left Wed morning.. and thank goodness I still had the camera in the car from taking them to the airport!
he will leave sometime between March and June.. most likely earlier rather than later. He is going to do something in the Electronics field.. we will know more later. and he will get out of basic training as an e-3 since he has joined for 6 years.
as a mom, I am worried. not a ton. I grew up in the Air Force and Im married to an AF man.. its all i know. Im not too worried about him being in the military really. Im more worried about it being Travis. and him making it through basic training. and him leaving home and all that stuff moms worry about. He's an adult. its time he leaves the nest I guess. but I dont think I thought it would happen anytime soon. I also think I might still be in a state of denial... like he really isnt going anywhere.
he will always be my 5 pound 12 ounce preemie firstborn son. He will always be my baby. Even when he goes off to basic training and then off to tech school and onto his first assignment.. wherever that may be. I love him and Im proud of him, and all I can do now is hope Ive taught him the things he needs to know to get out there and do what needs to be done, to the best of his ability.
I dont tend to show my feelings on the outside much, though I do cry when I hear the National Anthem.. even if its in the base theater, or when we lived on base and I could hear it in my house through the windows at 430 every afternoon. But when I heard my baby saying the Oath of Enlistment, I couldnt help but wipe the tears from my eyes.
"I, Travis Robert Burke, do solemnly swear that I will support and defend the Constitution of the United States against all enemies, foreign and domestic; that I will bear true faith and allegiance to the same; and that I will obey the orders of the President of the United States and the orders of the officers appointed over me, according to regulations and the Uniform Code of Military Justice. So help me God."
but he had to go back to the hospital several times for various reasons.. they thought he might have this problem, or that problem. they needed to re-do tests..come back next week. and on and on and on.
so, I think in my head I didnt think it would really happen. They would find something wrong with him and he wouldnt be able to go into the military. (not that I wanted anything to be wrong with him, but with all the appointments I just thought something minorish might be).
he had another medical appointment on Tuesday the 6th and they told him he passed it. then the recruiter wanted to see him on Wednesday the 7th.
we thought he was going in to pick career choices. he went in with a list. it just so happens that Robert and I went in with him that day since we both had nothing to do really.
Imaging my shock when as we are talking and he is picking job choices, as they finish up the recruiter says we just have to get an Officer and we can do the swearing in. ok, so Im thinking he meant in a few days or whatever.
nope.
that was around noon. at 1230 we had an appointment at 3 pm to meet with Roberts Commander and the recruiters at Roberts office to do it! Everything happened so fast that I was still somewhat in shock and denial about what was happening.
My friends had come to visit on Tuesday and left Wed morning.. and thank goodness I still had the camera in the car from taking them to the airport!
he will leave sometime between March and June.. most likely earlier rather than later. He is going to do something in the Electronics field.. we will know more later. and he will get out of basic training as an e-3 since he has joined for 6 years.
as a mom, I am worried. not a ton. I grew up in the Air Force and Im married to an AF man.. its all i know. Im not too worried about him being in the military really. Im more worried about it being Travis. and him making it through basic training. and him leaving home and all that stuff moms worry about. He's an adult. its time he leaves the nest I guess. but I dont think I thought it would happen anytime soon. I also think I might still be in a state of denial... like he really isnt going anywhere.
he will always be my 5 pound 12 ounce preemie firstborn son. He will always be my baby. Even when he goes off to basic training and then off to tech school and onto his first assignment.. wherever that may be. I love him and Im proud of him, and all I can do now is hope Ive taught him the things he needs to know to get out there and do what needs to be done, to the best of his ability.
I dont tend to show my feelings on the outside much, though I do cry when I hear the National Anthem.. even if its in the base theater, or when we lived on base and I could hear it in my house through the windows at 430 every afternoon. But when I heard my baby saying the Oath of Enlistment, I couldnt help but wipe the tears from my eyes.
"I, Travis Robert Burke, do solemnly swear that I will support and defend the Constitution of the United States against all enemies, foreign and domestic; that I will bear true faith and allegiance to the same; and that I will obey the orders of the President of the United States and the orders of the officers appointed over me, according to regulations and the Uniform Code of Military Justice. So help me God."
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WOW! That does seem fast. Congratulations to Travis and hugs to you Ginger!
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