I was told about a bulletin on the GYA website. I checked it out today and look what I found....out of 130 pictures of cadets, I found 3 of Dillon. In this one, he is in the bottom left corner. He has a peculiar look on his face, but it looks to me like he is laughing. This is a team building day where one cadet stands on a table and several cadets below catch him.
The next picture is 
of Dillon catching the head honcho of the GYA program. You can barely make him out, but if you look closely, he is the head to the left of the Sergeant's waist....I'm not sure if you are able to blow up the picture, but trust me, he's there. I know my boy!!
of Dillon catching the head honcho of the GYA program. You can barely make him out, but if you look closely, he is the head to the left of the Sergeant's waist....I'm not sure if you are able to blow up the picture, but trust me, he's there. I know my boy!!The next one is of him getting ready to catch another cadet. You can make out is shaved head as he looks up, very focused at the task at hand. His head is right above the sergeant in the middle. I am so proud of him. It makes me happy to see that he is joining in and becoming part of a team.
Also on the bulletin board, was a post by Sergeant Suzy. I was very happy to see this. It let's us parents know exactly what are kids have been doing. I thought I would share it with you.
"It is Monday morning and your sons and daughters were up very early......but they are doing well and have just had the Director's welcome brief where all of the different staff members are introduced. This will be a busy, challenging, and yes, fun week at Grizzly. The candidates will be taking part in lots of team building events to help them get to know each other. They will be climbing up and rappelling down a 50 foot tower (with harnesses and safety equipment) and they will be doing the obstacle course which is a favorite. We will be taking lots of pictures. Your sons and daughters have already been learning how to make their bunks, how to march, and the "chain of command" structure at Grizzly. Don't expect a lot of mail because they are busy until they fall asleep at night. This is just the beginning of their great adventure and we will be sharing the information with you, so relax if you can and know they are in good hands. SGT Suzy"
Patrick or I will hopefully hear from Dillon some time this weekend. As soon as I hear any news, I will be sure to update you all.
Thanks for following along and for all of your support!!
Mary
It's good to see him smiling. Looks like he might be digging the experience. Fantastic!
ReplyDeleteThese pics were just what I needed!! They say a picture speaks 1000 words...I definitely agree!!
ReplyDeleteWhen Dillon can read this blog I hope the first realization for him is how much his mother loves him. To read her blog it's like she's standing outside the fence at Grizzly waiting for a glimpse of him. Someone might wonder why she let him go. I can tell you as a mom part of a mother's love is to want her children to amount to something good in this life. It doesn't have to be stupendous to please a mom, it's the little things that are hugh; like honesty, hard work, self-esteem, empathy, willing to be a team player that will put a twinkle in a mom's eye.
ReplyDeleteI see this mother's love through Mary's eyes for Dillon as she keeps a faithful vigil. I know Dillon wants this as much as his parents do. This journey for Dillon will give him back the discipline that has been lost in his generation and so needed to succeed in this life.
Thanks Mom....I'm glad that you can feel my words. I love you.
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