Re: Re: *sigh*

Jim,
What are the steps between better adjusted young adult to crabby older guy?
Kitty

----- Original Message ----- 
From: "james singer" <jsinger@igc.org>
To: <gardenchat@hort.net>
Sent: Wednesday, October 13, 2004 4:42 PM
Subject: Re: [CHAT] Re: *sigh*


> I didn't have much choice when I went in the service, but when I think
> back at that time, I see a old child/young man who was ignorant,
> unskilled, out of school, and poor. The service may have been the best
> option I had. And, of course, I was better adjusted when I came out--I
> was 3 years older, to begin with and aging, responsibility, and pocket
> money have a way of turning old children into young adults.
>
> On Wednesday, October 13, 2004, at 02:52 PM, Aplfgcnys@aol.com wrote:
>
> > I know the feeling well, Jesse.  Just know that he will be supported
> > by many
> > prayers and good wishes.  My son's four years in the Navy were hard
> > for us,
> > especially since he didn't communicate for two of those years, but he
> > really
> > came out a much stronger, better adjusted person.  This just seems to
> > be
> > something that some young men have to do.  Now we've been there with
> > two grandsons.  I know how hard it is for you to accept, but believe
> > me,
> > there could be far worse.  Be proud of him.
> > Auralie
> >
> >
> > In a message dated 10/13/2004 12:07:50 PM Eastern Daylight Time,
> > silverhawk@flash.net writes:
> > Hi Donna. Today is my son's birthday. He turns 18. He is in San Diego
> > at
> > boot camp (Marines). I miss him...and worry about him...that's all.
> >
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