He's gone...

The journey was dreadful. The rain was so bad at times we could hardly see the car in front and we went through quite a few floods. We stayed overnight at a hotel and I have to say that yesterday morning we woke to glorious sunshine - even the Major thanked us for bringing the good weather with us! Yes, it was emotional when we left him. I did feel sorry for one young girl who was obviously leaving her brother behind. She sobbed so hard she set some of us off as well. Only time will tell now whether he stays there or not. He has medicals and fitness tests to pass over the next few days. All I can say is thank goodness for texts - he made contact last night and he says the food is wonderful. Typical man, thinking of his stomach!

Here goes

Number One Son is packed! We are off tomorrow. I can't believe he is really going to join the army. He keeps saying, 'It's OK, Mum - I'll be back in a few days when they fail me on the medical'. I hope he is joking, but he has a good mindset. He knows that if he has to return he is more than capable of other things. he's talked about college courses and other training. I'm sure he will be fine - but me? that's another matter

New Beginnings

It has been a long time since I posted - not because I've had nothing to post about, far from it. Life is constantly changing for all of us here. Number One Son is off to join the army this weekend. He's still only 16, but will spend his first year at the Army College. As a mum I have such mixed feelings. Of course I'm so proud of him, but at the same time I have natural fears, especially when we hear daily reports of deaths and injuries in our forces.

For me it is also a new start. I have resigned from my job and will be going back to university full time next week to train as a teacher. This is a huge step at my age and all the family are having to make huge adjustments.