Kate (Leon's mom)'s Blog (3)

Well, I FINALLY got a letter from Leon!!! It was short, but at least I got it!!! He called again Saturday morning, too!! He really sounds good! He says it's hard, but he seems to be enjoying himself!!! I knew he would if he really threw himself into it!! I know it's an odd thing to say about an 18 year old, but he really enjoys hard work!! Always has!! He said he's "stick two"!! I haven't had a chance to look that up to see exactly what that means, but he says he's the short guy at the front!!… Continue

Well, I got a huge surprise this morning! My "alarm clock" this morning was my phone ringing!! Leon called! I got to have a real conversation with him! Everyone got to talk to him except his youngest brother,who isn't home this weekend!! He really sounded like he was doing good!! He's been giving his phone cards away, so I've got to send him some more! He asked me to send extras! Sounds like he plans on sharing some more!! I just love his generous spirit!!! He said most of the guys are his age,… Continue

Well, Leon is at bootcamp now! I got my phone call last night!! Mama says it'll get easier, that I'll get used to him being gone!! Not sure I believe her!!! The other three kids are all very snappy--emotions of course! I'm having to really watch myself because I'm snapping pretty easy too! It's a struggle to not let my emotions get the best of me! No support from hubby! The man just doesn't do ANYTHING emotional--he usually avoids me at all cost when I'm upset over anything. So I'm pretty muc… Continue