The Kid, Teenager, Man

He left today for the Navy Seals program and training. I can still see him riding his bike at 6, doing tricks like letting go of the handlebars and pedals. I can still see his concentration as he caught a pass from me, in the driveway. The first time I realized he can catch now. I can still see him hiking the ball on the flag football team to the quarterback. He was the only one on the team who could hike it shotgun and get it to the quarterback. I can still see his excitement when he got his BB gun for Christmas. I can still see him making a double-play in T-Ball. No one made double plays! I can still see him getting the All-Star Game Game Ball for playing great, at 3B. He never played third before. I can still see him serving the kids at Field of Dreams. I can still see him take care of the elderly at church. I can still see him work hard for 3.5 years at Discount Tire. I am proud.