Keep Some Sunshine On Your Face
He was wearing short pants the first time I met him, a little over a year old, him and his twin. Just learning to climb stairs. I remember when he got braces, teasing him over his prom pics, high school graduation, West Point. I copied my entire Richard Pryor collection for him waaaay before I should have. Took him and his brother to see the first Austin Powers Movie waaaay before I should have. We share a love of Conan The Barbarian and root beer.
My nephew, Lieutenant Dhayn Tarver ships out for Qatar tomorrow.
I'm very proud.
But it's a mixed blessing, bittersweet. I'll leave it at that.
For his part, he's completely focused. Knows what's what. Even planning on working on his Masters while he's overseas.
We talked a little while ago. I know that where he's going is not in thick of things, but it's still "that part of the world." And the Iranians are seemingly getting bolder.
He was completely at ease. I tried to be. S.O. kept her voice from quivering until she got off the phone. Before she hung up, she told him to "keep some sunshine your face."
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sometimes S.O. knows exactly what to say.
hugs to all of you.
What a lovely thing to say.....if your S.O doesn't mind, I may borrow it when the situation warrants it.
Positive thoughts and wishes for a speedy return home are being sent to you and your nephew from Minneapolis...
Nancy - steal away, we stole it from Mudbone.