Tom is on his way to Great Lakes, IL!!!

Tom left yesterday for mainland Japan, spent the night and got an early start this morning headed for Great Lakes, IL to see Andy graduate Navy Bootcamp. Andy called us last week and said he would have a few days at Great Lakes after graduation before heading to Coronado, so keeping it a surpise to Andy, Tom made plans to head that way to celebrate Andy's accomplishments. Tom has been so faithful to write Andy nearly everyday to keep him informed of the outside world during his bootcamp experience, as from what I'm told, you are cut off from most if not all communication other than letters from home. Having experienced bootcamp before, Tom could relate all too well and encouraged Andy greatly in his letter writing. It has certainly been an experience to remember, not soon forgotten, or maybe after a few weeks of BUDS (Seal) training he might wish he was back at Great Lakes. Time will tell. As soon as we get the graduation pics of Andy, I'll post them, for now please pray for safe travels for Tom as he maneuvers his way to see/visit with his firstborn.