I’m not as mean as a drill sergeant
May 16th, 2008, 6:32 am · 2 Comments · posted by learningathome
My son called from boot camp a few days ago. He missed Mother’s Day–said he’d been out in the field on an exercise. While I had him on the phone, I thought I’d ask a few questions I’ve been dying to ask. Here are the answers.
Chores at home were not all that difficult after all.
The first couple days of boot camp are not for taking it easy (I have no clue where he got the idea it would be).
I am not as mean as a drill sergeant.
It was good to hear from him.
Got a question? Something you want to bring to my attention? 
May 16th, 2008 at 10:41 am
LOL, I enjoyed this blog post.
May 21st, 2008 at 2:45 pm
Hi Rose,
I recently went on an Army Educator’s Tour of Fort Jackson, S.C. While having lunch in the mess hall one day I had the pleasure of meeting your son, Edward. My group and I were so excited that we actually had the opportunity to meet someone from our home town. Later Jim Flurry informed me that you worked for the Appeal Democrat. I just wanted you to know what a great young man, and solider you raised. This tour was so educational and fun for our group and meeting Edward was the “cherry on top”. I also agree, no way a mother could be as mean as a drill sergeant; but like a mother they do an exceptional job with our future soliders. I have lots of pictures of Ed and the basic training confidence course. Let me know where to email them so you can see your son during his basic training.
Judy Dech
WIA Program Coordinator
Yuba College