Ya know, sometimes, I forget that people actually read this blog. I check the stats once in a while, and see that, on average, I get about 15-20 hits per day on jimsjoint. I’m thinking most of those are me! Now with the popularity of Facebook, and everyone using that, I was beginning to think that jimsjoint’s popularity was starting to diminish. Then I realized that I have one reader of jimsjoint that is maybe more important than anyone else out there. My Marine.
It was her birthday Monday. We sent her a card, some goodies, and even Skyped with her. I was even the first one to wish her a HAPPY BIRTHDAY on her facebook wall. All was well intended, but I neglected to put up a happy birthday posting here on jimsjoint. For that I have earned the wrath of my Marine. MY BAD!! On the bright side, it made me realize that I’m not just posting these posts for my own benefit. People actually read them. Kate actually reads them! Another lifeline to home. Man I love that kid!
So our baby turned 21. Away from home, with her Marine buddys, and feeling maybe just a little homesick, we agreed that we would have her birthday party when she comes home in a few weeks. August 15th. Schwing by! Drink a shot with the 21 year old. Shotgun a few brewskies before she heads off to Okinawa.
Seriously though, I couldn’t be prouder of Kate. She has been gone 8 month now! Has gone through sooooo much, has learned soooooo much and has grown soooooo much. She is not only a Marine, but now she is a full fledged adult! Our baby is 21.
I love you honey!
