A Proud Family

Last week all eight of us met in Alabama. The five of us in Maryland drove down in our fifteen year old minivan. (Thank you, God, for another safe trip!) Paul and his new guide dog "Chicago" flew from Northern Kentucky to Atlanta on a buddy pass, which Mary got from an airline friend. (Thanks, Kelly.) Mary picked Paul up at the Atlanta airport and they drove to Montgomery together.

We all came to attend Joe's graduation from Basic Officer's Training at Maxwell Air Force Base. We had a wonderful time being all together. And we are all very proud of Joe's success in qualifying for the program; his perseverance in getting through the very rigorous twelve weeks' training; and his commitment to serve his country.