As they say at the United States Coast Guard Academy, just 2 sleeps and a wake up left until commencement on Wednesday.

I have received over 30 video messages for our son, including his grandparents, aunts, uncles and cousins, childhood friends, neighbors, family friends who have known him since he was born, a RADM who was theSuperintendent of the Academy his first 3 years and another RADM, and several currently serving or veteran Coasties, all with sage advice, fond memories, and hearty congratulations. Thanks again for the suggestion ( I can't find the thread ....who gave me this great idea?), and I hope he's blown away by all of the love.

Sending best wishes to all others with events this week. I'll be back to post later this week.