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I have to brag a little

10 years ago

My DS has completed all of the requirements to graduate from Job Corps!!!! He has been there a year and a few months to become a certified Heating and Air Conditioner Repairman!!!! He has had it rough at Job Corps, not only has he been exposed to gang members, but drugs and alcohol too. Hopefully he will be home next week. I haven't seen him since January and I am about out of my mind missing him. Him coming home will be the best Mother's Day present I could receive!!!!

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glenda_al
10 years ago
Bragging rights are just what you deserve!

Lunch soon!
Georgysmom
10 years ago
It's nice to have something positive to look forward to when you've been through so much lately. I'm happy for you!
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clubm
10 years ago
I'm happy for you and your son. :)). Congratulations!!
lindyluwho
10 years ago
Congratulations to your son.
sheilajoyce_gw
10 years ago
Great news.So happy for you both.
Rose_NW_PA
10 years ago
Congrats to him. You should be proud, and how nice for you that he will be home soon.
enjoyingspring
10 years ago
I would brag too.
ellendi
10 years ago
That's a really good career. We alway need HVAC services no matter how the economy is going.
Thanks for sharing the news with us.
satine_gw
10 years ago
Laura, isn't a wonderful feeling knowing that our kids are strong enough to make it through the hard times. Sure says something about how he was raised! Enjoy that feeling.
Satine
jannie
10 years ago
Congratulations to you both!
socks
10 years ago
Fantastic! You are getting a Mothers' Day gift better than anything in a box!

He certainly has been through a lot, besides the exposure to rough characters, the studying to learn all the electrical and plumbing involved in heating/ac. It's not easy!

Congratulations, proud mama!
lindaohnowga
10 years ago
You have every right to brag about that son of yours and the great job he has done. My congrats to him for his accomplishment. Your Mother's Day will be wonderful having him home.
alisande
10 years ago
Good for him! Best of luck with his career.
fran1523
10 years ago
It's so nice to hear your good news. It will be a great Mother's Day for you. I wish him well in his new career.
joyfulguy
10 years ago
A feather in his cap ... and yours.

How great that you have such a happy-inducing thing to celebrate, what with all of the pressure that you've been under for the last while.

Give him our congratulations on his achievements ... and best wishes for a bright future, please.

ole joyfuelled ... and hoping that he, and you, will become so, as well ... if you aren't already
patti43
10 years ago
Best medicine and mom could get! Hope you are feeling better--not feeling well is the pits, isn't it? Celebrate every moment your son is home and enjoy!!
chisue
10 years ago
This can be a great 'growing up' experience *outside* of the military! I hope he'll keep up his momentum and get out there chasing a job as soon as he's home again.

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