Encouragement

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Well - we got quite a surprise today. We went to get identification

cards for and myself(as military dependents). As promised, was

to talk to the Navy Corpsman regarding the possibility of enlisting

after high school (mind you, he's only 13!).

The Corpsman told that he would have to take a test and that he

could apply for a waiver. He explained that he himself had to apply for

a waiver because he wore glasses.

First he asked what wanted to do in the Navy. Work on submarines.

He sighed deeply and said, well, at least you don't want to be a SEAL.

Hmmm. So anyway. We told the corpsman what meds currently takes. He

wasn't particularly fazed. We asked him if he knows what cf is. He said

he does. So, looks as though can go for it.

His recommendation was to try to go for becoming an officer and to get a

good education. (Gee, you'd think he'd consulted us or something

beforehand on that point!). As to possibilities? The only thing that was

pretty much definitely ruled out was SEAL duty.

So. is in his glory. Definitely in his glory. He's hit the books

hard and even made a more sincere effort at cleaning his room this

afternoon. Of course he knows that the i.d. card will be confiscated if

he doesn't keep his room clean, but so far it's only been a matter of

hours!

Whether or not would actually be able to serve in the Navy would

still be subject to the needs of the Navy (what billots would be open

that would be in line with 's aptitude etc.) and whether or not he

could actually GET a waiver. The corpsman also reminded (as we have

on numerous occasions) that if he weren't able to get a waiver to

enlist, that he could still look for a government contract job and be

close to the Navy that way.

If you were looking for cloud 9, has currently snagged it!

To recap slightly: joining the Navy has been 's heart's desire since

????

The corpsman asked if he'd outgrow his needs for his current meds which

makes me wonder if he really truly does know what cf is - but that's

okay.

's immune system got a very big boost from a HUGE surge of hope!

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Peace and rainbows, Agnes Agnes.@...