As I sit here alone thinking of you,
wondering what on earth are you going through.

Deep down I search and in hidden places I see,
you are in boot camp becoming what you want to be.

Honor and pride and loneliness felt,
I know with your strength you will do all thats dealt.

I know this is hard and sometimes you get confused,
why on earth was it this that I choose.

I know in my heart that this will all pass,
and you will conquor all the kicks in your ass.

Keep your chin up son and your spirits high,
it is even ok if they make you cry.

You were a great child and always a wonderful son,
now the Navy takes over and gives you a gun.

Honor, Courage, and Commitment they rhyme,
just be yourself son and do your time.

Soon all this stress and training will end,
and a GREAT man the world will commend.

I love you!!!!

written for : Ethan

By: His proud Mother