How proud we are of you, Cody! No words can explain how proud you have made us. To see the man that has came out of this amazes me! Making it through BMT, you know you can make it through just about anything.
I can't begin to tell you how overwhelming the feelings were when we were standing along side the street waiting for you to come running over that bridge. Then to see you for the first time in seven weeks was so awesome. I heard Scottie say that he "didn't realize how much he missed you until he saw you for the first time".
When you think you can't be any more proud, you then come marching up in your blues. That was enough to make a hardened criminal cry. To sit in those bleachers looking out at the airman and knowing one of them is your son is a feeling that is indescribable.
There is going to be a day when you will be able to relive and share this time with kids. What a awesome role model you have already established for your own future family.
The day we had to leave you again was so tough! Man! I couldn't watch you walk away. Those heart wrenching moments allows for the question of "why does being a parent hurt so much", but then it is quickly overshadowed by a overwhelming sense of proudness! The thought, "As much as it hurts to be without you and to see you go, that is MY son right there in that uniform". But I knew that our days of no or limited communication were over. So it made tomorrow somewhat easier.
Cody, you stand proud of your accomplishments. We are in a day when you will get the recognition and respect you deserve. Always know that we stand behind you through every twist and turn that life brings you! You will always have me in your corner cheering you on. I love you so much!
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