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Date Posted: Tue, 11/30/04 8:55pm
Author: Wolfe
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Re: His Journey Begins
In reply to: Caseyngeneva 's message, "Re: His Journey Begins" on Mon, 11/29/04 11:49am

>He left yesterday. Today, he starts his life with his
>new family (he always wanted to be in a big family).
>I cried like a baby, but I made sure he knew they were
>happy tears. The only reason I'm sad is because it
>went by so fast. I've cherished every moment I've had
>with him through the years. I just hope he makes it
>through boot camp. He's in special ops, and they tell
>him it will be twice as hard. He says he ready.
>
>My husband drove him up to the recruiter's office. I
>said my good-bye at home. Just before he walked out
>the door, he told me he had a song for me. He gave me
>a big hug, turned on the CD, and walked out the door.
>The song was "Thank You" by Boyz2Men. Here are the
>lyrics:
>
>I was young
>And didn't have no where to run
>I needed to (wake up) and see (and see)
>What's in front of me
>There had to be, a better way
>To show I'm grateful
>
>So I thought up this song
>To show my appreciation for lovin' me so long
>You don't know how much you mean to me
>
>Chorus:
>Cause even though when times got rough
>You never turned away
>You were right there
>And I thank you (thank you)
>When I felt I had enough
>You never turned away
>You were right there
>And I thank you (thank you)
>
>All through my life
>I knew that you'd be my world
>Knowing every where I go
>Things you taught me they would show
>So many times and changes
>You've seen me through
>I sure enough couldn't have survived without you
>
>And so I thought up this song
>To show my appreciation for lovin' me so long
>You don't know how much you mean to me

Kathy- Tears came to my eyes as I read this. You were so brave for him. It's so hard to let them go, isn't it? But we must and you handled it very well. It must have made your heart swell as you listened to the song. ;-)

I will keep you and your Son in my thoughts and prayers. :-)

Wolfe

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