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She decided to join the Navy....
Hello everyone!
My daughter has recently informed me that she will be joining the Navy. This is something I did NOT expect from her as she is what I call a "girly girl". She has done her homework on the Navy, she knows it will be the hardest thing she will ever do. But she is determined to make something of her life and this is the path she has chosen. She is 17 and will be graduating from high school in May.
When she first told me (and she was scared to death to tell me), I was shocked and kind of angry that she would want to do this. However I didn't let her see that. I have been 100% supportive and encouraging. When she is not around, that is a completely different story. I am sad. She is my only child and I can't imagine her being gone so far away and for so long.
Tonight, for the first time, I sat outside and bawled my eyes out. You know...the ugly cry!! She wasn't home. I keep remembering her a small innocent child, playing in our pool and calling me "mommy". This is the memory that continues to go through my head when I think about her leaving. Are there stages of emotions, like there are with death? I would love to hear other mom's stories about how they felt with and dealt with the news that their child was going into the military.
I look forward to getting to know all of you other moms out there as time goes on. Thank you for reading, thank you for supporting each other and God Bless!
Susan
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Permalink Reply by kitykatsmom on
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This could have been written by me, I am in the exact same situation. All we can do is love them and support them 100%
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Permalink Reply by CryptoDad on
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If, like Susan, you are shocked and angry at your daughter's decision, why support them 100%? What ever happened to being honest about your feelings? If you think its a bad decision, say so. The military is not the best choice for everyone. As a parent you have the right to express you opinion. Are our 17 year old children smarter that we are?
There is no evidence in this discussion that Susan's daughter ever made it as far as a Navy recruiter, much less to enlistment and boot camp. I think Susan won out and talked her daughter into following another path. Nothing wrong with that.
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Permalink Reply by BunkerQB on
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THIS THREAD WAS ORIGINALLY POSTED ON APRIL 24, 2013 - MORE THAN A YEAR AGO. SUSAN (THE ORIGINATOR) IS LONG GONE - NO POINT IN ADDRESSING ANY COMMENTS TO HER. IT'S TOO BAD SUSAN DIDN'T COME BACK AND LET US KNOW WHETHER HER DAUGHTER ACTUALLY ENLISTED, WENT TO BOOT CAMP AND BEYOND; HOWEVER, THINGS DON'T CHANGE THAT MUCH - MANY OF THE COMMENTS STILL APPLY.
TO NEWBIES, FEEL FREE TO START YOUR OWN DISCUSSION. CLICK "+" ON UPPER RIGHT. GOOD LUCK.
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Don't think much of the story. Can't relate.
Joining the military was always an option and freely discussed with our daughter. When she said that she wanted to go Navy, mom grabbed the car keys and they were off to the recruiting office without hesitation. (Unfortunately I was out of town.)
That's what being 100% behind your kid means. No shock. No anger. No fear. No tears. No arguing. 100%. BEHIND. YOUR. KID.
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Amen, Dad. Their choice; their work; their sweat; their success. My daughter has been serving for over 2 years including a 9 month deployment. I want to always be her biggest fan, 100%.
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Susan. Your story sound get similar to mine. Girly girl definitely dud nit see thu s coming. However she us determined. As you know it is difficult. But out so proud of her decision.
Susanne
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Another old discussion, April 2013, that has been beaten to death. Susanw004 vanished long ago with no indication that her daughter ever made it as far as a Recruiter. RIP.
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Lol..I am on my phone commenting through a few tears. I did not notice the date. As hard as today was. We had many conversations about enlisting. She wanted to do this and I think she will do well. She comes from a long line of strong wowen...or stubborn women...oh well... I Cant wait to see her again.
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Another old discussion, April 2013, that has been beaten to death. Susanw004 vanished long ago with no indication that her daughter ever made it as far as a Recruiter. Yes. there probably are plenty of moms like Susan who talk their kids out of enlisting. Be proud that you are not one of them.
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Oh Susan I just read your post! My heart ached so much for you. I promise you I had the same feelings six years ago. You will be so proud at her graduation that your heart will beat out of your body. My girl is coming home soon from her third deployment and I am a proud Navy Mom!
I didn't think I would be on this site ever again but in July my only grandson will be entering boot camp at Great Lakes! I have to go through this all over again but I am more prepared (as much as you can be) you see I practically raised him too! Hang in there Mom! You are going to be so proud! Not saying those feelings will still be there but wow there is such a reward at the end! We we get through this together. I don't know what I would have done without this site. God Bless and keep in touch
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Permalink Reply by Kathleen on
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May I make a suggestion? Please have her photocopy her ID and write a letter stating that you can pick up medical records and such after she is 18. If she needs copies of anything medically related once she is there you cannot get it (even though you may have paid for it) once she is 18. We are dealing with a medical issue right now and I am so frustrated I could die!
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