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Am I the only one here who's totally relaxed about sending my child to boot camp?
I've helped him study and "encouraged" him to keep up his PT so that when he goes he will be ready to take that test and make E-2 right away. I'm very comfortable with letting him go.I feel he's ready. I'd send him tomorrow if I thought he was ready for the test and was sure he could still get the same job.
Is it because we did this once already, sending him off to college last summer (2008)? I was just as relaxed then, too. A hug and a goodbye, a minute of tears as I watch him leave, and he's gone. Out of sight, out of mind, except for letters or phone calls.
Is it because I went to boot camp myself, I know what it's like, so it holds no fears for me?
Mostly I'm eager to hear about what he learns, how boot camp has changed from my experience, fun and outrageous stories, and to hear of his future adventures.
So, is there anyone else out there who feels the same way I do: pride that my son is ready to make a major step towards independent adulthood with a touch of relief that he isn't going to stay home forever?
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Permalink Reply by Lesli on
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Hi Cindy, I did not think you were being cold. We want our children to grow up in to young and healthy adults and we do realize they will be leaving. Not only do our children have mixed emotions but us parents do as well. I have learned not to react to how I feel. I am not saying this is what happened with you. This is what I have learned to do. This is a great idea of planning for vacations. I did not think of that. Keep in touch
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Hello Cindy,
Yes, Praise God, our sons are growing up. My son is also 21 and is in Bootcamp right now at G.L., IL., he's asking for prayer. What he doesn't know is that, I have been praying for him daily and throughout the days.
We do have much in common, I too,was excited about my son leaving for the Navy. I wouldn't say its cold, we have raised our sons to go out into the world with confidence that we did our best in helping to develop a firm foundation of good morals, values and for our son toward a firm foundation on the Lord J.C.. What an amazing opportunity for them. We had our chance to leave home to begin a life of our own and now it is their turn. Yes, we did our best in raising them and now its their turn to choose their directions in the beginning of their futures. With God on their side, we can know they are in good hands. Hey, Vacations are a good thing, the blessing is, you can see your son as well as see some new sights at the same time. Make the best of what is at hand and enjoy the Lord. God bless!
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After being a member of NFM's for 8 months now, I finally, finally, feel confident about my son's decision to join the Navy.
After reading 7 pages of posts from ladies like you, I feel so much better!! Our job as parents is to prepare them to be productive members of society. What better way can you think of than to serve our country??? My son has wanted this since Middle school, and I couldn't be more proud of him than I am right now, that he's in basic.
Oh I came up with a name for this Group too. "Don't Worry Be Happy"
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Ok Arwen,
I started a group called Don't Worry Be Happy". I hope it will help some of the Mom' s that are upset about their sons decisions to join the Navy. It's not about us it's about them!!
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I was thinking I was the only one feeling this way too! I think that maybe because my son has gone to college before and now is 22. He really is ready to get on with his life and I'm hoping he finds the answers he's looking for in the Navy. We're not a Navy family, but I know this is what he believes he wants and we support him totally. I'm sure I will miss him dearly, as I have anytime he's been away, but I'm looking forward to this new phase of life for my husband and I while our son goes out on his own. It does thrill me to hear everyone say how proud they are of their sons and daughters. They really must all be very special people!
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your not the only parent excited, my parents practually pushed me out the door. If i didnt hear from my recruiter all week, they were calling him. I had a whole speech prepaired when i wanted to tell them about going into the navy but there was no fight, just "hey great idea!" kinda throws you off track haha
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I'm glad me son chose the Navy too. There's really not much opportunity out there right now. Plus, he will like being on the move. When he left for boot camp he told me he would never live in Ohio again. He couldn't wait to get started. I just got my first real letter and he seems like he's doing great. He even made section leader. I'm very pleased with his decision. And I think he will make a career out of it. Go Navy!
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If I would have known then what I know now....(yes pre boot and bootcamp would have been alot easier on ME!)
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Permalink Reply by Carla Street on
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That's why it's cool to have "veteran" moms to help the new moms out and this group is so great!
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I have to say that I was not upset when my son left for boot camp. I was, and still am, so proud of the decision that he made to join the Navy. I knew that they would take good care of him and that he would learn alot about responsibility and pride in what you do. He has since graduated boot camp, and is currently waiting to get into C-school. It has been a month and a half since graduation, and he is getting anxious. I still do not have any fear for him at this point. I can only hope that the Navy will continue to take good care of my son and help him grow into a responsible, respectful sailor.
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You certainly are not the only one who is ok with this. My son leaves for bootcamp in a few months and I am good with it. Don't get me wrong I am sad, but I have already gone through this with dropping my son off at college (2008). He lasted one semester at that school and one more semester at another until he realized that school just was not for him. When I dropped him off the first time my eleven year old son and I cried all the way home (a 2 1/2 hour drive). I have never felt so exhausted. When he told me that he wanted to join the Navy I was a little relunctant, but now I am so very proud of him. He finally made a decision that will effect the rest of his life for the better and like you I know that he won't live at home forever. Take care.
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