Oxnard--The text finally arrived at long last, and my youngest son, Sergeant Colin R. Frost, is finally home from deployment in the Middle East.
IT’S hard to describe the feelings of pride and relief I feel after sitting idly by and watching my son be deployed to an undisclosed location that is less than safe. I know Colin encountered some challenges, but he is part of a great team and came through it like the champ he is. We have the best Military in the World; don’t forget that ever.
I’ll be honest; I always hoped he would pursue a different career, but he lives his life, and I support him 100 percent. I think back to 20 years ago when he worked hourly jobs, his hair was down to his backside, and he had no sense of direction.
I didn’t think the Military was a good choice for him because he didn’t like authority figures, but as it turns out, it was the best thing for him.
It’s funny how my longhaired son has very little hair left on his head, but he has a loving wife who waits for The Sarge to come home. He wanted to…
