Going to the Chapel

Published on March 11, 2006 By KFC Kickin For Christ In Home & Family

My first child is about to be married in two and half months. Well he's actually my second son, but the first to be married. I can't believe it. Where has all the time gone? It feels like yesterday that I brought, what turned out to be, my smallest baby home eleven months after his big brother came to live with us.

It's like only months ago it seemed he went from Winnie The Pooh to GI Joes to basketball and football, not to mention four years in college now coming to an end. . Boy time goes fast. Really fast.

I've picked out the mother and son dance song thanks to HC and her help there as my music guru. She put her finger on it almost immediately. I heard this song, or one very similar 10 years ago at my brother's wedding when Brian was only about 12. I remember thinking I have to find this song when my boys get married. It's a tear jerker and one that spoke to my heart. I knew the minute I heard it when the tears started to flow. "Yup, this is it" I said to HC.

We've only known now for only about 6 weeks or so this was going to happen. He called us right after the semester started and gave us the news. Not a biggie in the surprise department tho. They have been dating since she was 15 and he 17; about five years now. The best thing I love about Amanda is she's crazy about my son even after all these years. Even tho I have reservations about how young they are, they have alot going for them including two sets of parents that are there to help in any way they can to make sure these two stay together through thick and thin. I know I will fight for their marriage like I do my own if I have to.

He'll be graduating 11 days before this and heading to Ohio after the wedding to start his new life in the Air Force with Amanda by his side. With little debt, a good income and a fresh start, they'll soon be on their way to wedded bliss.

There is so much to do......well if you're the bride's mom. This is one of those times I'm thinking I'm glad I have sons. Our job is to put on the rehearsal dinner. Not so bad especially when you have a friend that loves to put on dinner parties. So I can check that off my list. Next up? A dress.

What to wear, what to wear? Tthe colors of the wedding will be dusty rose and Navy to compliment Brian's new Air Force Uniform he will be wearing for this glorious day. So I guess lucious lime green and fruit loop pink will be out. I was thinking of black but didn't think that would look too great next to Bri's navy garb. Oh well plenty of time....what'd I say...two and a half months? Yikes!!!

I decided today to put together a scrapbook like they do nowadays. I've never done scrap booking before but I guess I'm going to give it a try. I've heard they can be quite time consuming. Can I finish this in time? I hope so. I decided to do one for each boy before they get married so they can take these memories with them to have as a keepsake.

I didn't think I'd cry .....that is before I heard the mother-son song. Now I'm not too sure. I thought my crying days were over when I sent them all away to college. As each one left, I....well.....I bawled my eyes out. I cried for 15 hours when my first one left. My husband was starting to get worried. I guess I was thinking only the mother of the brides did the crying. Oh well.

I think I'll look for a dress with a pocket.....big enough so I can put in a wad of kleenex. I may need it after all.

Comments (Page 4)

Tova7

on Mar 23, 2006

I wonder Tova if the military gets into this with these new Lts? I know Brian is going to a special officer training school in June. Do they cover this stuff? I hope so.

I don't know...but once he is "in" the AF I think it will be self-evident. He sounds like a really sharp cookie so I don't think it will go unnoticed on his part.

The biggest obstacle to becoming a good leader is pride. (heh, funny how that seems to be the biggest obstacle in just about everything huh?) The best leaders really do "serve."

New Lts will be told (often indirectly) by their Senior NCOs all about this process if they are not too prideful to hear it. Senior NCOs generally know if they are producing good trained Lts, they can really count on making Chief in the AF. The commander will be so grateful he will go above and beyond to help promote them. So it's a two way street.

I honestly think Brian will do well as long as he stays humble. And it sounds like your husband set a very fine example.

Brian

on Mar 24, 2006

I will be in WPAFB from 2 April till the 4th, I've already contacted the housing office and have a stop at AFIT already planned. I've given up on the beavercreek idea. The new construction is a better deal all around. I just got out of a meeting with the CMSgt of the AF in DC and he had good things to say about what was written above. We're constantly surrounded by enlisted troops here at school, that's why we have a head up on USAFA and ROTC. We already know who's competent and works for a living.

Tova7

on Mar 25, 2006

I've already contacted the housing office and have a stop at AFIT already planned

That's great. I think its a "rule" you have to check into the main base housing office before you can go to the new off base housing.

IMO you are making the best decision. Off base housing is great when you have kids and schools to worry about, but that new construction is REALLY nice. And it will give your bride a chance to meet other AF wives without needing to do it "so" socially. I think she will like it.

We already know who's competent and works for a living

HAHAHA. I think you will find yourself working pretty hard too.....but mostly in service to your enlisted guys. I think you just may make General with a good attitude like that!

Brian

on Mar 25, 2006

I need to graduate first

KFC Kickin For Christ

on Mar 26, 2006

ya, Bri, keep studying.

I didn't tell ya Tova, he's working hard right now in the schooling. It's a pretty grueling school. Brian said only about 35-40% of the incoming class will graduate. This year many didn't make the grades and will not graduate. Brian's on track but he's working hard to stay on the track.

Tova7

on Mar 26, 2006

I need to graduate first

HAHAHAHAHAHA

Yeah that might be a good idea.

I have read VMI is really tough....good luck with the rest of the year and have an awesome graduation!

Dr Guy

on Mar 26, 2006

I need to graduate first

HAHAHAHAHAHA
Yeah that might be a good idea.
I have read VMI is really tough....good luck with the rest of the year and have an awesome graduation!

Unless Al Qaeda decides to nuke Lexington, he will! And VMI is one of the best. My First professional boss was VMI. Great man. And one of the best.

Brian

on Apr 05, 2006

Well I did get into the AFIT program for this fall. Into three concentrations, aeronautics, astronautics and space systems. So I have to pick one. The new housing looks nice too, once I get my orders I'm putting my name on the list. If not the on base housing has no wait list. They said they are only 60% filled.

Tova7

on Apr 05, 2006

They said they are only 60% filled.

That's because no one wants to live by the highway and railroad tracks!

But what will newlyweds care?hehehe

Congrats! You should be proud of yourself! Those programs are not easy to get into and you did it for THREE!

Woo HOO!

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