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Daughter leaves April 1st
I am having the hardest time getting through this! I find myself crying daily. Everyday seems to be harder and harder. I am so very proud and excited for her. When do the tears stop?
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Permalink Reply by lemonelephant on
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What you are feeling is normal for you and some others, but don't miss her before she has gone.
Take time to enjoy the time you have with her.
Go through the Things to Do in the Last Month before Your Future Sailor Leaves for... with her so that you will both be prepared.
Join the groups that I left on your My Page a while back.
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Permalink Reply by Sarah's Mom on
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Hi, My daughter left 1/21, she is going to graduate3/20.... i did a lot for crying, but it was selfish on my part i just missed her so.. but write daily that really helped me. She was suppose to leave in April and then they changed her orders i got 6 day notice. talk about shock......anyway i see her in 11 days...it drags for us, but it flies for them... She'll do great...hang in there
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Permalink Reply by AmyMatt1214 on
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When do they stop? I wish I knew becasue my son leaves July 9th and I haven't stopped crying since he got that date! He's my oldest and honestly, my quiet, sweet one. Never thought he would entertain the idea of joining the military. But he needed to do something with his life. He's so excited...anxious but excited because now he has something to look forward to. As for me...heartbreak daily at the thought of our last good-bye before boot camp. I keep replaying that moment in my head. But then, I realize that this is just 8 weeks...then he's off to an amazing adventure. We have made the effort to spend alot of time with each other lately...more so than we normally do. We talk alot about what to expect, about me writing him, and more about how awesome it is going to be once he gets to his A school. I'm trying to stay positive but for some crazy reason...can only seem to concentrate on the negative...like how much I'll miss him. Just remember, you are not alone...there are alot of us feeling the same way. No shame in loving our children! I've heard from several friends who have had children go into the military and they stay their relationships got stronger. Absolutely something to look forward to! Stay strong!
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