Follow Me!
I am all checked in, tucked in and tuckered out! It was an awesome drive though. The weather was very mild (with the small exception of a little bit of isolated rain here and there). The traffic was incredibly smooth. No delay, no accidents, and yes we came within 20 miles of Atlanta! It was a miracle. I know a lot of people are praying for us, and to say you had smooth traffic near Atlanta is pure providence!
I made a quick run to Benning to be sure I remembered the way, and while I was there I picked up my visitor’s pass. Since the Infantry’s motto is “Follow Me!” I guess it is a good thing to know where exactly it is you are going! The first time I saw that motto on a vehicle was last year at Benning.
This is a sad, but true tale I am about to tell. It was my first time at Benning and I was on my way to see Mike for family day. I was very clueless to Benning and its layout - I was only newly familiar with the Infantry too. I pulled up to the guard booth, showed my license and told the guard where I was going. He gave some directions and told me to “Follow the signs.” At that time I pulled forward and there was a small truck just waiting there. As I got close the driver looked back and started to drive off. A large sticker on the back of his cab said “Follow Me!” So I did! I’m nothing if not compliant!
I followed him all over Sandhill before realizing that it was not me he was trying to herd. While I was following him I thought “This is the most organized event I have ever attended! They even sent out a pilot car to guide us in! Wow!” I was following the signs, right? I can’t remember how I finally bought a clue, but I am glad I finally did!
For background information on the Infantry and/or the motto, please visit the US Army Infantry website)
LOL! That story sounds exactly like something I would have done. I feel your pain.
I am glad you made it in. Have a most enjoyable week.
I loved Family Day at Sand hill… I c/n believe the change in my son… and knew there were still just as many weeks to go… but he seemed just as happy to see US as we were to see him… The tour of their living quarters, the equipment and listening to the NCOs explain the training was eye opening for sure! Congrats on making it there/back & through!