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Leaving for Boot Camp the Week of October 25th 2010
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Permalink Reply by Nancy on
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Oh wow Betsy, ((HUGS))
You're having a good news/bad news day. I think I am still in denial and when it hits me I am going to be a mess.
It's wonderful that Adam was able to have such an incredible experience, and you must be SO proud of your daughter. So probably mixed emotions there... and even though she has the lease, if she is not in class she can come for long visits.
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Permalink Reply by phoebe stg2 on
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Isn't it hard to hold back the tears? But I'm with you on the "wash the face" and look calm for the kiddo thing...
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Betsy, Just wanted to let you know I'm thinking of you and I'm here for you. What a wonderful site this is. So much support...
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Not to worry! I was tearful this morning too. I'm learning so much from all of you. Sean has kept me out of the loop for the past two months. So I have no idea what most of you are talking about. Soooo tomorrow I'll be joining him at the recruiters office. I just have so many questions. And now my husband says no to going to Chicago for PIR. So sad!
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Permalink Reply by ElizabethC on
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Betsy...my heart is breaking for you with all your changes happening at one time...hold your head high and know we are all here for you....Elizabeth
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Permalink Reply by Betsy, mom of Stennis sailor on
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Thank you Elizabeth.
I'm feeling better now. Adam and I just watched The Karate Kid with Jaden Smith and Jackie Chan. It was so nice to just sit and enjoy a movie with him. It's something that we have done lots of time in the last year. Since he is the baby of the family, I appreciate that he has really been great about spending one on one time with me.
He said that his ex gf's dad took some pictures of him flying today, so when he posts them on his FB, I'll try to sneak one of them on here. It was so nice, her dad actually texted me tonight and thanked ME for letting him take him. He is a great mentor to Adam and I feel like I should thank him. He said he is really proud of Adam and would love to keep in touch with him as he progresses in the Navy.
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Permalink Reply by pmgcakes on
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Hi Everyone! - I have to admit, I think there is something wrong with me!.. I have been reading thru the post for the last few days, and I'm thinking to myself, why am I not having RAOC? - So I spent some time thinking about it tonight and what I come up with was the I've had 3 RAOC in the past month.. I've put thought into this tonight, why just 3 and I think I'm just so excited for Stephen.
He said the other day, that he is nervous about becoming an Adult (lol), I've said before that I know I have prepared him his whole life for this very moment. I'm sad that he will be leaving me.... but, he will be leaving me, his father, his sister, his gf, his best friends, his job, his bed, his computer, his music, his phone, his car, his recruiter, his dep group, his Aunts, his Uncles, His Grandmother, His Cousins, I guess what I'm trying to say is we may be loosing contact with them for 8 weeks, but they are giving up so much more than we are, we wait our whole lives for this moment, to stand up, with happy tears in our eyes and say that's my child. Our children have made a choice, that very few choose. I'm so very proud of each and every one of them.
Dont get me wrong - I know I will be a wreck a week from now, but, thats just my personallity, stay strong, get the job done and then you can break down -
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Patti,
I had to laugh at you including him leaving all his electronics. LOL I really do believe that Adam will miss his XBox more than me. lol You are so right, though. We all have so much to be proud of and I'm so grateful for that. Our kids are very special and not many people have a child like ours. You have a wonderful way of looking at this week.
Adam did tell me today that every one that he knows in the military says that the Thanksgiving dinner is totally awesome, so he is looking forward to that. I guess if they have to be away from family, they at least make it worth their while.
I'm sure that most of the kids are getting pretty nervous by now. Adam was actually biting his nails on the road trip back the other day. He never does that.
Thanks for putting so many things in perspective.
Betsy -
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Patti...you are awesome I love your perspective (I may even print it out and put it in my wallet) I know that sounds silly but sometimes you just need that lift to get you through those moments of being stuck in your own sadness and that is what you have given me a lift. You are right on target, I have waited my whole life to stand up with happy tears in my eyes and say that's my boy....Thank you XOXO
Elizabeth
P.S. - the profile picture is my son, Taylor the soon to be Sailor :o) -
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Permalink Reply by KLMkathy on
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Wow, I feel the love here. It has been a good night for expressing our feelings and getting good advice. I will spend the week being a calming influence on a very nervous son and look on the bright side of life. I have already started by letting Brandon know the skit they have to do at the captain's cup will make everyone look like dorks, his word not mine, not just him. I couldn't believe that is what he dreads the most. A skit peformed by each division. lol. He said "but mom you should see the utube video of it. It is embarrassing". lol. Phoebe, my son is 25 so he is also very independent. He knows who he is and what he wants so I know he will be fine. As a mother though the thought of my son getting yelled at makes me pretty defensive. I just can't help it. Obviously he is prepared for the yelling and is just worried about performing a cheer with his division in front of all the other divisions. I was supportive to him though. I told him the captains cup is almost at the end of boot camp and by that time you will be a close group of young men and will have a ball doing that skit. The optimism and positive vibes here enable me to be a better mom. Hugs to all of you. Kathy
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Kathy,
I should tell Adam to check out the Youtube videos. I don't even think he knows about the skit. I can imagine though, that it would be a little scary to get in front everyone to perform.
It's such a learning experience for us to see, our usually confident kids, turning into young adults with fears about the unknown things to come.
Hugs from me to everyone.
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Permalink Reply by jeanne on
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So, there are many RAOC going on now. Ashleigh has been sending me such sweet little notes via facebook about how much she's gonna miss having someone on her side and giving her good advice. I can't believe she'll be gone in 5 days!!
they have been such a big part of my life the last 20 years I just can't imagine that they're all gonna be gone. I homeschooled for 7 years and they were there 24/7 and now.....no contact, no visits, nothing. WOW!
Thank God for His promises: I just keep reading this verse over and over to get me through.
Jeremiah 31:16-17
do not weep any longer, for I will reward you. Your children will come back to you from the distant land of the enemy. There is hope for your future, yor children will come again to theri own land.
jeanne/ Ashleigh's lucky mom -
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