Today, my little brother is officially Private First Class Jones. Jonathan joined the army. He will be intercepting and translating warfare intelligence.
This experience has been one of the most difficult for me. Jonathan and I have a great relationship and he is the best little brother. It kills me to think he won't always be in his room when I want to see him. I hate that he grew up. He grew up into a man that I have an unbelievable amount of respect for. He is so brave to go to South Carolina for basic training (boot camp). He is so brave for going to California to learn the things he needs to know to comlete his title. The most amazing part? Jonathan went into all of this, the army, with so much grace. He isn't afraid. He isn't worried, he is excited and looks forward to the things he isn't sure of. He wants to learn a European language and soon serve somewhere in Europe. He has so much to learn and so much changing to do. It's a good thing is such a strong person... something he gets from our mom. Jonathan moving away has been so hard on her. I can't believe how composed she's managed to stay. Our mom has given everything she has to her kids, so she has to know that Jonathan is so prepared for his future because of her.
Saying goodbye
It's official!
This is the room that Jonathan was sworn-in. It was the coolest thing... they repeated everything and kept saying 'yes sir' and everything! They sound like such army men ha ha
Me, trying not to break down....
Me, Jonathan and Jacey. Jacey is our cousin/Jonathan's best friend since birth.
Proud parent of a U.S. Army Soldier
I am so proud of my little brother and the choices he's made! We love him and will miss him too much. Go and be a Hero jonny joe!
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