I'm finding it hard to post these pictures and I'll admit to bawling as I'm doing it. As most of you know Josh has left for Parris Island. He'll graduate on January 11, 2008 (if you can attend let me know so we can coordinate). We miss him terribly .... and it's always a little hard on mommy to admit that another child has left home and though he will return, he'll only come back for visits. It still shocks me when Jayson and Jaqui leave and they say, "time to go home" ... when i'm quite sure they allready are. I'm guessing mom is the only one of you who will not think I sound crazy :-)
Josh filled up so much space around here and we miss him each and every day. We're also incredibly proud of Josh. He worked so hard to make this dream come true. He's a good boy and strong -- we know that what he is going through will test every ounce of that goodness and strengh and we also know that he'll come back a better and stronger man. Please let me know if you didn't get his address (I sent it via e-mail) and I'll get it to you. Josh can't call and he can't access the internet, but he can get letters (NO packages .. not even for the holidays!) and those letters are what will sustain him through the 13 weeks it takes to become a Marine. He's lucky to have a big strong family to write to him!
Pics from his goodby parties ... notice that we took time to measure Clay and Josh. The rate Clay is growing you might just see Clay taller than Josh in January. As you can see, he outgrew Papa Jon and myself (and Jay and Nate!) a long time ago and Joe is the very tallest kid in the family. Em won't be the tallest (sorry tiny tim), but she is so loved by her big bros - who stay watching over her no matter how far away they are!
We love you Josh!
Josh filled up so much space around here and we miss him each and every day. We're also incredibly proud of Josh. He worked so hard to make this dream come true. He's a good boy and strong -- we know that what he is going through will test every ounce of that goodness and strengh and we also know that he'll come back a better and stronger man. Please let me know if you didn't get his address (I sent it via e-mail) and I'll get it to you. Josh can't call and he can't access the internet, but he can get letters (NO packages .. not even for the holidays!) and those letters are what will sustain him through the 13 weeks it takes to become a Marine. He's lucky to have a big strong family to write to him!
Pics from his goodby parties ... notice that we took time to measure Clay and Josh. The rate Clay is growing you might just see Clay taller than Josh in January. As you can see, he outgrew Papa Jon and myself (and Jay and Nate!) a long time ago and Joe is the very tallest kid in the family. Em won't be the tallest (sorry tiny tim), but she is so loved by her big bros - who stay watching over her no matter how far away they are!
We love you Josh!
4 comments:
These are great pictures! Thank you for sharing them. Josh looks like a Marine already!
I love this i wishe we could have been there with you all. SOmetimes its hard not being able to be close as we used to be. But just so you know Joshy we had you in our thoughts that day knowing that the day you will be leaving us for 3 months:( It was hard when you left that morning i didnt want to let go, but i know you are going with a bid smile so it makes me happy that you are happy:) Just know that Jaylin jayson and i love you very very much and cant wait to see you on your graduation!! YOU know We will be screaming and cheering for ya my Lil Jaylin will be cheering for her wonderful uncle that misses so much! By the way thank you for the amazing neclasce you sent her, u are another talented Anderson can make anything out of anything. WE love you and Miss you JOSHY and we will see you soon love always..
JA3
These next three months are are going to be very intense for Josh and I know how much a letter is appreciated (I've been there) but I also know that you don't want to recieve a big box of cookies ... I did from my Aunt Doris and I ended up eating most of the in front of my DI.
Great growing Clay! Being the tallest kid must be a great deal because your uncles have been standing on their toes trying to claim the crown for a long time. It will be interesting to see how that turns out with the Andersons. But if I were Josh and maybe Clay I'd enjoy it while you can because it's my guess that "little" Joe is going to be the biggest and tallest Anderson when all is said and done. We'll have to wait a few years to find out won't we?
Have a great week all!
Dad
Josh should have a letter in his first mail call bag already!
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