Its been a long few weeks.

And again I find myself apologizing for not posting.

I have been super busy with work, and worrying. Worry bout Nick, bout grandmother in law, and household things. Things have finally calmed down and I can explain at least what caused such concern about Nick.

Nick was facing a article 15 week before last. Seems a fellow soldier who lives off base with is family, went thru the chow line (no no since he gets a food allowance on his check) and gave them a false #. When found out he claimed that it was Nicks, and that Nick let him do it all the time. They pulled Nick out of chow and he was scared, stuttered around, and then finally was able to think clearly to let them know that no he didn't let him use his meal card, but had given him a sandwich out of his food. That DS said everything was cool, after two hours of explaining, then the next day, they c-passed Nick, claimed he had changed his story, and that they were going to charge him with accessory to attempt to defraud the government.
Finally friday a week after c-passing him, They told him the real charges, Attempting to decieve a NCO, and then on Monday he went to discuss whether he should accept the charges or fight them.

Nick called me super excited that nightt. All charges dropped. He was off to drive his car around base for the first time in over a week.

I'm not sure what happened with the other guy yet, I didn't get to ask, but after changing his story three times, I do hope that he gets some sort of punishment. My poor kid has watched his p's and q's since he joined. I am so happy for him. Last week was rough on both of us. He was scared to loose half his pay and therefor his car and then his clearance all for giving someone a sandwich..

As a parent I don't think I have ever felt so hopeless. All I wanted to be able to do is help my child, and there was nothing I could do.

Nick if you read this know I love you and am so proud of you. I miss you more than you know.
Love your Mom.


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Hi a few days late...

I've spent the past few days wondering bout what to write, some things I just dont feel I can share on the net. I believe it would be a invasion of my sons privacy. And I cant do that, not even for the internets.
Let me tell you what I can. Nick had a PT test this weekend. He did great on his pushups and his situps, and really well with his run. but he was one second short.ONE SECOND! He called up to DS and told him midway through the run that his leg was hurting, and then kept running. After the run DS sent him to weekend medical call (hospital in town) where they thought he had slightly torn a calf muscle. DS didn't c-pass him over the weekend, but told Nick he had to go to Medics on base monday for a profile. If they didn't agree with town, or that his leg was injured, he would be c-pass. Well Nick did go to medics Monday, and they say the muscle isn't torn, but it is sprained, and put him on profile. So his phase is ok.

I bet Nick still would enjoy Mail from home. So if you have his address, send him a note or two. If you dont have the current address email me and I will send it to you.

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Happy Birthday Nick!

Happy Birthday Nick (4/4). This is the hardest birthday of your life for me. You are 1400 miles away from me and I can't hug you, or suprise you at your birth time.
I do want to take the time to tell you that I love you more than words can ever express, and that I am so very proud of you. I have loved every minute of watching you grow up, and I admire the man you have become. You are a amazing person! Don't ever forget you can do anything you set your mind to.
Happy Birthday,
Love your Mother.

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