Miah can swim but with the added burden of a backpack, gear, weights and weapon may be a difficult challenge.
According to Jon who went through the Marine boot camp three years ago, this should be relatively challenging. He will be loaded down with heavy weights and then dropped into a deep pool. Jon said that the pool was about 12-15 feet. The challenge is to get across the pool within a timed exercise. The challenge is to "relax and stay calm with 15-30 lbs of gear on." says Jon.
The Marines has been a positive experience for Jon. Jon has said that would never like to go to San Diego again. The day he graduated from boot camp he couldn't wait to get put of town. In spite of that he may be going with us to see Miah's graduation.
As I write this it is Father's Day. I am reminded of how proud I am of my children. I pray for them and hope that they will faithfully serve Christ in their life choices. I know that God is keeping watch over them.
Miah is preparing himself and learning the disciplines for a successful life.
More later...
