FUMA Parent's Weekend

This past weekend was Parent's Weekend at Fork Union Military Academy. Pappa Joe and Grandmamma filled in for us and attended for Nathan. Times like these make it so hard being on the other side of the world, we so wanted to be there but are so thankful that my parent's could be there.

They were both so impressed with the parade and the cadets. They have all worked hard but Nathan has been working especially hard. He is the only cadet from his platoon to earn Zero Demerits and will gain an extra weekend leave as reward! We are so proud of him!

He has been so busy this first term. He was a sub and manager for the FUMA Rifle team, he wakes up for choir practice that begins at 0615. He is participating in several bands including the marching band that performed for the parents. The choir sang for the Parents Dinner and are available to perform in churches within a 3 hour driving distance. He completed his Rescue Diving course and is now trained as a First Responder in First Aid. He is doing this while maintaining his B+ grade point average.

Mom and Dad met with all his instructors and they were all very kind and encouraging with their remarks regarding our Pvt. Northcutt. Mom was crying when she was telling me about seeing Nathan and how proud and impressed she was with the school and with Nathan. We are so proud of him too, he has worked hard. He told me he has a love/hate relationship with FUMA, he hates all the restrictions at times, no privacy, the never-ending marching....but loves knowing how this will benefit his future. We miss him but continue to trust the Lord is doing great and mighty things there in Nathan. Way to go Nathan!

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