Free Write 1/24/2013

Today is a good day. I feel good about today and about life. I received a call yesterday from a former student and current friend I taught while over 10 years ago while I was in the military. This friend called me from Afghanistan to ask me questions about retirement from the military. i am amazed that he still calls me today to seek advice from an old friend and teacher. this makes me feel like that I did get through to someone and he still listens to me to this very day. When I learned how to become a military instructor, I was gtold that if 1 pperson learns something then you have done a good job. well I guess I did a good job with that particular class of young military officers as this person took time out of his schedule to call me instead of someone else more important in his life. This phone call really gives me faith and confidence that life is not as bad as some of us think it is. During that call, my friend also invited me to his wedding which will take place next year. He wants me to be one of his groomsmen. this lets me know that I am considered a friend by at least one person on this earth! I will do my best to make this wedding because of the unique and special friendship we share. Of all my former students in and out of the military, this is the only person that has kept in contact with me on a regular basis. Before he went to Afghanistan, we would talk once or twice a month; he still seeks my advice on military and personal matters.