A USNA Mother's Prayer(Reprinted from The Log) |
| 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 forever; send another care package is to know SUPPORT - their Sponsor whom you have never met, writes 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 |