4 days to go

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We are getting down the last few days before Artillery boy heads out. As his final week winds down he took a trip with friends to Old Orchard Beach. Today, Friday, he is completing his final step of the restorative justice mentorship with Chief Moorhead. All things are coming together.

As for me...After my melt down at 3 am on Tuesday, I felt better. This is what we raised him for. I remember days upon days of slaying dragons with Artillery boy, we read history together especially the ancient world, and recited the presidential timeline. Our neighbor, Carol, used to love watching me throw 2 yo Artillery boy into the air while repeating the presidents. It was a great party trick. I don't know if he loved it, but we did it. The last few years have been a struggle. I blame the braces but who knows.

The other day he began talking about trying to make it onto Delta Force. Let's focus on getting through basic training first.

My heart walks around
He is part of me
Forgive my failure
Run free and live life

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