But I'm incredibly proud of her.
My faith dictates that it is God who directs the path of man and when I look at Hannah's path, I see very clearly that her way is His choice.
So, when I'm asked about how hard it is to have a daughter in that place, I can honestly say that it's okay because God put her there.
She is currently squad leader (which is good for her because she has natural leadership qualities.) She is the locker/equipment example meaning her things must always be beyond expectation and she has that ability.
It's actually a joy for me to see her find in herself what I've always seen in her.
In a large family, there are certain places. In my house, Hannah and Tabitha are switched. Tabitha has certain qualities of the average firstborn child, but Hannah has more. She has always been in competition with Tabitha for firstborn status. It's rather odd to watch, but I think it explains Jacob and Esau to me in a way.
But let it be known that I believe God chose this path for her and my soul is at rest. I'm not saying I don't miss her because our home has a hole now. I'm not saying I don't worry about her because I do. I need to know she's thriving. But her first letter home from BCT shows that she is thriving. And this lifts my spirit.
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