Congrats and wish him well. I had the same feelings with my son. He got drafted by the Florida Marlins then the White Sox's and it was a proud moment.My 19 yr old son left this afternoon to fulfil a dream that I'm sure most of us on this site have. He will be a fishing guide on the Kenai Peninsula in Cooper Landing, Alaska.
I could not be happier for him! I have been excited and couldn't wait for the day that he left so he could begin his adventure.
And then the day came.....and I realize as happy as I am for him, the little boy that has been my fishing buddy since he was 2 is gone. He has always been a good boy and has grown into a fine young man. I know this is a great way for him to figure himself out. I look forward to living vicariously through his adventures.
I will post pictures of the fish he catches on the fishing thread that I started with him.