My trip to New Mexico was short - got in late Thursday night, meetings all day Friday, then dinner and meetings again Saturday morning - then flying back home. Needless to say, I'm tired - but that feeling is quickly pushed aside when I sit down next to Foresha.
Foresha had just finished two weeks of training for the army - she can't wait to get home - to see her mom and 2 cats. What a treat for me to have her as my seatmate from Chicago to Rochester.
To start - she taught me more about the structure of the army than I remember learning - from Battalions, to Brigades to Units (did I get that right?). She's at the Battalion level - part of the logistics - for units across the country. I learned some more about how the reserves work - and I give her a lot of credit - she's finishing her RN degree, working part time and serving as a reserve. (I guess I won't complain for awhile about having too busy a schedule)
What struck me the most about Foresha was her insights and outlook of life. She inlisted in the army at her choice - hoping for a better life - and has no regrets. The army taught her a lot and gave her some confidence and guidance to grow and be whatever she wants. After she finishes her RN degree at Nazareth she plans on going on for her PhD in mental health. (again - small world - my son and I went to St John Fisher and I also taught as an adjunct at Nazareth) I know she'll go far and I hope to be there beside her as her friend.
She reflected back on the choices she's made and looking at some of her friends who are "on the street", overweight and no real ambitions - she should be very proud of her accomplishments.
I'm honored to have met Foresha. Can't wait to meet her mom.
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