Growing up 10 miles apart and only a year separating us, my cousin Jean and I have essentially been siblings. Our youth was spent goofin on each other and driving our parents and grandparents batshit with all of our giggling and joking. I knew her only as Bean and she referred to me lovingly as Jeffy Grian. Our paths were very different out of high school... hers was one of discipline and commitment expressed through ROTC, an Ivy League education and the privilege of being a combat fighter pilot in the cockpit of an F-16. Mine... not so much. Her battle through a significant medical scare concerned us all, but somehow we knew shed power through. And of course, she did. Yesterday, my cousin Jean received the rank of Colonel in the United States Air Force. Legit. I am overwhelmed with pride for my sweet, silly cousin that I love very much. I cherish the time we had together this past weekend. Colonel Bean... You continue to amaze me.
Posted on: Tue, 01 Apr 2014 15:03:24 +0000
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