Heart is aching

[ComfortMom]

My son left last night 7/28 and my heart is lost. I have never felt such a feeling of lonesomeness. Anyone else see off their son yesterday? Will this feeling ever get better?He became very aprehensive and nervous at the last minute and we stayed up all night long with him on the phone just trying to get him calmed down. He didn't get much sleep and sounded a little better today. I just don't know how I will ever get through this. I miss him so so much. I am awaiting that first call.

[Kirsten]

Hi Lisa,
welcome to N4M's :)
Yes it will get better don't worry. My son left the 21st.
Just don't be surprised when you get the box with his belongings, that's normal I know I didn't felt good when I seen it either. And tressure those 3 lines on the form letter you will get a in few days :). But hang in there you are in a great place here and get a lot of questions answered :).
Kris

[Roxanna S.]

My son just left a week ago. I promise the aching does let up. Once you get your box and that 1st letter, you will have new hope and the ability to to start to sleep again.

[Lonna]

My son left on the 22nd, it is getting a little easier, this site helps. Hang in there.

[Kellie]

Lisa,
Hang in there. It does get better. The first few days are the worst. Your son is going to be fine. he will be so busy and with other people in the same situation. I spent the first few days crying on and off. (my son left on the 11th). I felt like my world was ending and at the same time being so proud of my son. Just start writing letters you can call his recruiter on/about the Tuesday after they leave if you haven't gotten his address and they can get it for you. Don't be worried if you don't get more than one phone call in the first few weeks. I hear that is normal.Just wait for the letters. I ill be praying for you and your family.
Kellie

[Debbie]

Hi Lisa, my name is Debbie and I know the feelings you are going through. My son was supposed to have left on the 28th, however, there was a mix-up with flights and he left the 29th. Got a call from him last evening, very short, to say he was alright and to send a calling card. We almost did not answer as it was a pay phone call. I have no idea of his address. I had to call in to work on Monday because of lack of sleep and crying. I would go into his room and clean and look at things. Things getting better every day though. What area is your son wanting to work in?

[Denise]

Hi Lisa, my son also left also left 7/28 and flew out 7/29 for GL and I felt the same way. Lisa my heart has been really heavy missing him and woundering how he's doing so you're not alone but the days will get better. Yesterday, was a rough one for me really rough because he wasn't in my presence nor just a cell phone call away so what I did was I starting writing even though I don't have his address yet but I want to be ready when I do recieve it. :} You have got to stay strong he will be depending on your strength to make it through bc the next 8 weeks which will certainly be a challage and a new adventure in his life. So, you hang in there girl hold on to the good times you've shared because he's going to have alot of stories to tell you because he's not alone in this and you're not either. Take care and hope to chat with you soon.

Necy

[Susan Simerly]

My son left on 7/31/08 and I feel very lonesome, We talked all the time and it seems that I should be able to talk to him anytime but I can't.

[Mary, Proud Mom of Nick]

It comes with the territory Susan but just think how very special that first call from him will be :-). The lack of communications is REALLY hard, especially until that first letter arrives and then it will get easier. In the meantime, we are here for you.

[Susan Simerly]

Thank you so much it is nice to know that there are people out there who have already been through this and can help us new people out.

[jackie]

My son just left a few hours ago. I've been crying off and on for days!! I'm normally the calm stoic one! The last several days he's been soooo tired!! I already cant wait to hear from him!
Jackie

[Jenny...CBmom "CAN DO"]

Hi New N4M's! My son has been gone for 5 weeks now. We both stayed up the night before he left too. It's hard but it does get easier everyday. Little milestones will come every week for you and your new sailor that will pass the time, and soon you will be wondering where all that time went! You are in the best place you could ever be, just poke around and you will find out more than you ever expected and if you have a question....just ask! This place is great. Not only will your kids make new friends but so will you, from all over the country. Hugs

[Rosa]

AS I WAS IN THE HOSPITAL PUKING MY BRAINS OUT..MY DAUGHTER WAS BEING PICKED UP BY HER RECRUITER TO BE TAKEN TO THE HOTEL TO LEAVE ON THE 29TH :( I DON'T EVEN REMEMBER HER LAST WORDS, BUT I DO REMEMBER HER TEARS FALLING ON MY FACE. SHE IS ALOT BRAVER THAN ME, THAT IS FOR SURE! SHE IS DIV 353 SHIP 12. WHAT DIV AND SHIP IS YOUR SON IN ?