YaYa likes to ask off-topic questions during mass. More often than not, these questions come to him during the eulogy. This is especially true if I am focused and following the topic. “Wait!” I tell him in my most firm whisper.
Well this past Sunday YaYa grew more and more impatient; he could not wait for the priest to finish his long-winded spiel. I handed him a donation envelope and pen. He wrote “What about BoBo and the Air Force or Navy?”
YaYa overheard my recent telephone call with his brother who is growing increasingly impatient with the delays slowing up his application to the Air Force. Well, I was successful in easing YaYa mind but that was Sunday. Today is a new day and a new story.
Wednesday actually, BoBo sent a text message to complain about another delay. He was all set to be sworn in on Thursday, then was told it would not happen until April. This all wouldn’t be so bad except BoBo is also impatient.
He informed me that he was meeting with an Army recruiter later in the day. *GULP*
Immediately, I got Jeff on g-chat. He educated me a bit, humored me, and basically talked me off the ledge. While chatting with Jeff, I sent text messages to my son – throwing ideas and thoughts from the chat BoBo’s way. Then, I ended both sessions and returned to work – hoping and praying that whatever happens will turn out for the good.
It’s now Thursday and I still haven’t heard the update. I am hoping that isn’t a bad sign. Now, I who’s the impatient one? Maybe it runs in the family.
While there is nothing wrong with the Army, the military offers the opportunity for a lifetime of commitment. BoBo is young. Tell him to count to 10 before he makes any choices.