To be a Good Naval Academy Mother:
is to know FEAR - there
is so much mystery at USNA
is to know PRIDE - that
one so young will aspire to such noble calling
is to know UNCERTAINTY
- why hasn't he called?
is to know GRATITUDE
- that a sponsor will take him in and treat him so well
is to know JOY - he likes
it and is doing so well
is to know DESPAIR -
he's on restriction
is to know FRIENDSHIP
- others who share your feelings and see you through
is to know FAITH - there
is someone other than you working in your child's life
is to know AGONY - his
friend was separated
is to know a THRILL -
catching a glimpse of him in a parade or march on
is to know PERSEVERANCE
- the Dark Ages last forever; send another care package
is to know SUPPORT -
their Sponsors, whom you have never met, write regularly
is to know ANGER - why
does he have watch on the day you can visit?
is to know to keep PATRIOTISM
- spend an hour in Memorial Hall and read all the names marked.
A Midshipman's Mom