Tomorrow’s day one! I could just tell you how I feel, but I think this poem should do the job. – Yon
Twas the night before basics, I was all of a fit;
And all I could think was ‘dear god, holy … spit’
A half-year in the making and the day’s finally here;
as one chapter ends, a very new one appears.
Twas the night before basics, all rested and packed,
With clothing and flashlights all stuffed in a sack
A half-year in the making and the day’s finally here;
But is this the end of all joy and all cheer?
I look all around me, there are soldiers galore;
Tired but smiling; proud, but very sore.
So I take a deep breath; both excited and scared,
and know that for tomorrow I could never prepare.
I wonder what I’ll feel, what I’ll see, who I’ll meet,
I think about my new bed, my new clothes, and what I’ll eat.
I hope that the weather will be good my first day.
I hope the guys I serve with will all be okay.
It’s been coming so long, I’ve been waiting and waiting.
I’ve watched Adam go through it without quite relating.
The once far fateful day is mere hours away,
The clock slowly winds down my very last day.
Twas the night before basics, and I sat and I waited,
breathing last civilian breaths, I couldn’t be more elated.
And now I exclaim, ‘fore I fly out of sight,
“To me a happy basics, and to all a good night.”
Dear Yon,
It is quite apparent that you are ready (mind, body and soul) for your entry into the IDF! We wish you wonderful and safe experiences in the process of becoming and Israeli soldier. We are so happy that you and Adam are able to help and support one another through this journey. So now we will also keep you in our daily thoughts and prayers.
With warm regards,
Jill and Brian Klazmer
Stay alert, stay healthy and G-D Bless you for being there. The family here is thinking of you often and praying for you & Adam.
Twas the day of basics, it now matters no longer;
All this prep and debate only made you much stronger’
A half-year in the making and the day’s finally here;
A big hug from a proud father, hiding a little tear.