Hi all -

My only son left for bootcamp on Tuesday (May 8th).  He went to bootcamp 4 years ago but was medically released.  He had to come home and have surgery to fix a birth defect found by the naval doctor which literally saved his life.  Now he has gone back in.  I'm thrilled and proud but also emotional.  He has worked so hard to get back in and now I've learned the PT requirements have changed and that if he doesn't pass his run immediately he'll be sent back home again and that's it.  That would mean 4 years of work for nothing.  In short, I'm terrified.  He's in much better physical shape than when he went in 4 years ago, but what if he cramps or freezes or whatever?!  I hear they do their first run on the 5th business day which would mean he'll do his first run on Tuesday (in 3 days).  I'm literally praying every day that he makes it.  I want so much for him to be successful.  He has worked so hard and this is his dream.  Just writing this note has me in tears so I'll sign off.  Anyway, sending prayers to our future sailors that they remember to relax and "run happy".  God bless you all and our wonderful children who have chosen to serve our great nation.