Empowering Fellow MidMoms and MidDads -Navigating the USNA Journey Together
As you begin your journey, I am sure that you have lots of questions. I know that our family certainly did and we were so fortunate as to have many experienced mentors that came alongside us to help prepare our family for the big day. I will try to post once or twice per week …
Some things change and some stay the same... I-Day marks the beginning of the unique journey that is USNA. It is an emotional day for both parent and incoming Plebe and also marks the beginning of a rollercoaster of emotions that make the journey unique. It is designed to train our young men and women …
You may or may not find that your Plebe-to-be has become very introspective, quiet, perhaps withdrawn or even downright argumentative or moody. I can tell you that it is a normal reaction. They have the weight of their decision on their shoulders right now as they prepare to embark on their journey, and the seriousness …
I realized that the moment my first incoming Plebe took the Oath of Office and said "I do!" almost seven years ago that he said it on behalf of our family as well. Our family's life changed to the single focus of supporting our children - we were also saying "I do!" to the oath …
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