November 29, 2009: My nephew has grown up

Wow – I don’t know how to feel when I see this photo.

Sort of a mixed feeling.  Sad to see him with a gun like that.  Happy to know that he is defending every freedom we have.  Worried to know where he might end up in all of this.  Proud to him taking steps to make his life better.  Concerned for his mom – knowing she will worry.  Patriotic for seeing him in uniform.  Mixed feelings for sure.

In the end I think I feel more proud of him than I have ever felt before.

You go Dylan!!!!  We love you!!!