Reflections

And so it begins.
A few minutes ago, I said goodbye to my parents. I wiped a bit of moisture from my cheeks and held back more tears as I cleared the final check for boarding the plane. My parents were standing at the end of the line of passengers; I gave them a [...]

Today marks my first official day of active duty in the U.S. Army. I am joyful to begin work, though the days, weeks, and months ahead are already packed with many activities. A little over a year ago, several things occurred that seemed to dismiss the possibility of this day. Yet, God [...]