Heatherg21
USNA '24 Mom BGO Bacon Lover Dog Lover
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Our DS spent his first day in the home of his sponsor yesterday. I think he underestimated how much he would enjoy it, and how much he needed to get off the yard. Besides Christmas leave, he hadn't left the yard for more than an hour or two to grab a meal. He had said Bancroft is quiet during liberty and he gets rest. But, with my urging and his sponsor's invitation, he went.
It was awesome. He brought his glove (one of their kids plays baseball) and the young man asked him to play catch. They included him in their walk to a friend's for Easter brunch. He visited with his sponsor dad (career Army officer) and has new insight there. He did say 'go Army' was a household theme, good natured ribbing definitely happened.
They provided a quiet spot for homework.
They have 2 dogs, which likely was the best part of his day. Christmas leave 2021 will be a year since he will have been with his own dogs.
I just want to say thank you to all who sponsor mids and cadets; it means the world to this parent and I am sure all parents. To open your home and your family to strangers and offer a respite-even on a holiday is no small thing.
Thank you!!!!
It was awesome. He brought his glove (one of their kids plays baseball) and the young man asked him to play catch. They included him in their walk to a friend's for Easter brunch. He visited with his sponsor dad (career Army officer) and has new insight there. He did say 'go Army' was a household theme, good natured ribbing definitely happened.
They provided a quiet spot for homework.
They have 2 dogs, which likely was the best part of his day. Christmas leave 2021 will be a year since he will have been with his own dogs.
I just want to say thank you to all who sponsor mids and cadets; it means the world to this parent and I am sure all parents. To open your home and your family to strangers and offer a respite-even on a holiday is no small thing.
Thank you!!!!