The other night I got to touch base with a good friend of mine that I don't talk to nearly enough.
His name is Josh. We've known each other since we were in diapers, our families kind of grew up together, did theatre together, and now still keep in touch. In one month he is heading to boot camp for the National Guard and that is weird to me for a lot of reasons.
One big reason is that it means that we are grown up. Only grown up people are in the military.
The other thing it means is that he is probably going to be able to do more push ups than I am. Though it has been awhile since we have tested this (maybe since high school...?) I beat him soundly then.
It is just weird to think about. I've known people in the military but was never that close to them. Now this brother figure is entering into the ranks? It is sobering, but it makes me proud. There are few people I'd rather have defend my country other than Josh.
I'd better start working on my push ups though, so when he comes back from basic training I can still whoop his butt.
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its hard to see someone you care about put themselves in a position of danger to help you ether directly or indirectly. I wish him luck with this endeavor, and i hope that you are handling this situation well.
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