Saying good-bye to Tyler

I feel a mixture of emotions saying goodbye to my Tyler.  It is the most rewarding thing in the world to see my children grow up and become responsible adults and yet, it is the scariest thing in the world sometimes. I use to think that once my kids were no longer teenagers that I wouldn't worry about them anymore. I thought life would magically be easier and the worrying would suddenly go away.  Now I realize that once you are a mother, the worrying never stops. I am so proud of my Tyler for his willingness to serve his country.  It is a brave man that can sign his life over to the United States Government, especially in times such as this. I am excited that Ty will have the opportunity to travel and see the world. I know he will meet amazing people that will change his life forever. He will grow and change for the better and he will take what he has learned from us and add to it. We have had a great time having Ty home the past few weeks.  The time went by fast and we were almost too busy to savor the moments and smell the roses.  Ty will be stationed in Germany for two years so we are making plans to visit him next year.  Good luck Ty! Be safe and remember who you are and always know that we love you!