(Pictures below!)
In Fort Benning, Georgia, they spent more than 60 days in 3 digit temperatures this last summer! It's hot out there! And soooo humid! Fortunately for Z and me, the temperatures stayed in the upper 90's while we were there!
From the 23rd of August to the 28th, Z and I went out to Fort Benning, Georgia to see Nick graduate Basic Training and to spend a few precious days with him!
In Fort Benning, Georgia, they spent more than 60 days in 3 digit temperatures this last summer! It's hot out there! And soooo humid! Fortunately for Z and me, the temperatures stayed in the upper 90's while we were there!
From the 23rd of August to the 28th, Z and I went out to Fort Benning, Georgia to see Nick graduate Basic Training and to spend a few precious days with him!
The 23rd we flew in to Georgia and didn't actually see Nick, but Z slept for almost the entire flight and was flirting with everyone around for the last 15 minutes! (He was great on the flight home, as well!)
The 24th was family day, where we got to hear Nick's company (a little over 200 soldiers) sing cadences and a couple other cute things and then our boys were released to us until that evening! It was so wonderful to see Nick for the first time in 3 months! He looked so happy to see us and as soon as he saw me he wrapped me in the tightest hug! When Nick reached for Z, Z was pushed away, but Nick wasn't going to take 'no' for an answer, so he just grabbed Z out of my arms! Z studied Nick for a moment, realized how neat his uniform was and decided that they could be buds! (He was never afraid of Nick at all and he never even tried to push him away, again. We were both very happy about that!)
The 25th was the day Nick graduated officially. Zeke and I got too spend the entire day with him, again, and it was wonderful!
The 26th and 27th, Nick was supposedly meant to be under lock down, which meant that Z and I would have to spend two days in crazy hot Georgia with not much to do while Nick did nothing at his barracks. I thought that was silly, so I said a prayer (lots, actually) for the courage to ask whoever was in charge if I could come see Nick the next two days at the base. We were told not to even ask because there was no way that would ever happen. I finally got the courage to go and ask, anyway. I figured that just asking couldn't hurt anyone, even if there was no way I could see Nick, there certainly wouldn't be if I didn't try. We (Me and another wife who came with me) were sent to the Captain, (he's kind of a big, scary deal), and when we asked he actually said we could take our boys until 2200 (10:00pm) the next day!!! I couldn't believe it! Heavenly Father was just waiting for me to ask so he could bless Nick and I with TWO more days with each other! Needless to say, we were happy!
The 28th was a Sunday, and we were able to meet Nick at church for the 2 hours they offer it! It was wonderful! We'd said our tearful goodbye's the night before, so Sunday was able to be a happy "till next time" parting. :)
Z was Nick's little bud the entire time. He never showed jealousy that most of my attention was being spent on Nick, and he acted as if Nick had always been around. :) That gave me strength for this next separation. I now know that Z hasn't forgotten his daddy.
The 25th was the day Nick graduated officially. Zeke and I got too spend the entire day with him, again, and it was wonderful!
The 26th and 27th, Nick was supposedly meant to be under lock down, which meant that Z and I would have to spend two days in crazy hot Georgia with not much to do while Nick did nothing at his barracks. I thought that was silly, so I said a prayer (lots, actually) for the courage to ask whoever was in charge if I could come see Nick the next two days at the base. We were told not to even ask because there was no way that would ever happen. I finally got the courage to go and ask, anyway. I figured that just asking couldn't hurt anyone, even if there was no way I could see Nick, there certainly wouldn't be if I didn't try. We (Me and another wife who came with me) were sent to the Captain, (he's kind of a big, scary deal), and when we asked he actually said we could take our boys until 2200 (10:00pm) the next day!!! I couldn't believe it! Heavenly Father was just waiting for me to ask so he could bless Nick and I with TWO more days with each other! Needless to say, we were happy!
The 28th was a Sunday, and we were able to meet Nick at church for the 2 hours they offer it! It was wonderful! We'd said our tearful goodbye's the night before, so Sunday was able to be a happy "till next time" parting. :)
Z was Nick's little bud the entire time. He never showed jealousy that most of my attention was being spent on Nick, and he acted as if Nick had always been around. :) That gave me strength for this next separation. I now know that Z hasn't forgotten his daddy.
Reunited!
Nick and a few of his buds (and their sons) after Graduation
Dinner with Nick's friends!
Nick looks good! So glad you got to see him! Give him our love.
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