We finally let go of Eli during the summer of 2006. We stopped questioning his decision to become a Marine, and allowed him to take ownership of his decision. We realized that we, as parents, did not control his destiny. Long, R.W..

We finally let go of Eli during the summer of 2006. We stopped questioning his decision to become a Marine, and allowed him to take ownership of his decision. We realized that we, as parents, did not control his destiny.

Long, R.W.. Push the Rock: