West Point class of 2010
Tuesday we said goodbye to our soldier son as he headed for his first duty after West Point. Time to start paying back the US army and the US taxpayers for his education. Next to his trailered yellow crotchrocket, we hugged him. I had to let him go before I..., well, you know. With school and his 60-day leave behind him, it feels like this is the inaugural step to what we dread most: overseas deployment.
How can a father think sanely about a soldier son? I am so proud that Cameron is willing to bravely serve his country. But I would give anything to keep him out of harm's way. Is it possible for a father to love both his son and his homeland?
This is how God showed his love among us: he sent his one and only Son into the world that we might live through him (1 John 4:9). This Father loved both his Son and a doomed race; both His Son..., and us. Glory to God!!!
I am proud of Cameron. I will add him to my prayer list.
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