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Comment by joansj proudGSM mom on December 11, 2010 at 9:55am

Lynne as I read what you wrote, I can't stop crying. I am holding on. The rope is thin, but I am holding on. I keep telling myself that he is okay, that he is doing what he needs to do. I just hope that I hear from him soon and I do know that day is near. Thanks to all for your support, It is truly needed as I try to cope and get through these times.

Comment by Denise on December 11, 2010 at 9:42am

So this is the third weekend my SR has been gone...think we may get a call today or tomorrow? 

Comment by Lynne on December 11, 2010 at 2:44am

I know telling you no news is good news is not what you want to hear...but frankly its all I got.  Not hearing from your recruits is really hard and don't think I don't remember it...because I do.  I remember waking up in the morning and starting the day with a prayer and a few tears...Lord let this be the day.  I remember how hard it felt to just get the day to day living tasks done because I wanted to stare out the window or watch the phone.  My patience was thin...my tears were quick...and my heart was breaking.  My son was my only child.  I had raised him by myself.  I was handicapped and for me to go to the grocery store I have to have help.  I was lost, afraid, and worried.  I understand where you are at.  All I can say is you have to look down deep in your soul and find that strength that made the mom or the wife that you are that raised a young person or loved a young person who would give of themself to protect this country.  Moms you raised a child who understands that freedom isn't free and that someone has to insure that future generations grow up like they did.  Wives, girl friends you are letting America borrow your loved one because you know your recruit is trying to make a better life for you and your family both personally and for this nation.  That strength, that courage, that commitment is what is going to get you through this next week until the letters and phone calls start coming in and they will.

 

If you remember back to when you started in this group I warned you that this was boot camp for moms and that you would earn your stripes:  proud and STRONG.  Well you are earning them now.  It means learning to trust that your son is doing what he needs to do even if you don't hear from him. It means knowing that he can execute his job under stressful circumstances. It means taking care of yourself and recognizing that you raised a young man who respects and cares not only about his family but about his country. It means allowing yourself to feel all those feelings because feelings are never right or wrong they just are. It means never apologizing for feeling stressed, because as Navy moms we all have good days and days when we need a little lift. It means recognizing we have a new family member called the Navy and they now hold an important seat at the table in our homes. As moms, we will figure out what makes them tick and as the warriors we are, we will figure out how to support, encourage, defend and love our children with honor, commitment and integrity. That onslaught of feelings is part of earning your stripes. You can do it. You come back here as often as needed. We'll be here waiting.

 

A navy mom wrote this prayer:

Now I lay me down to sleep
I pray oh Lord our sailors you keep
Hold them all safely in your arms
Ward off those who would do them harm
Remind them, oh Lord that they are never alone
And bring them soon, safely back to their home.

Give them all strenth and courage, Oh Lord
For the jobs they do are ever so hard.
Our precious children so strong and so brave
I pray Oh Lord, their lives you will save.
Remember Oh Lord, They are ALL so close to my heart
Shorten the time that we are apart!
Offer fair winds and following seas,
and angels to guide them while they keep us all free.
Author~ Julie Baker Proud Navy Mom

Comment by KLP0824 on December 11, 2010 at 12:31am

joans you will get your letter from your son just hang in there and know that he's ok and that he's missing you as much as you miss him just remember no news is good news i know that hard to do now but it does work so just hang in there and know that he's doing ok

Comment by Laura (SHIP07 DIV056) on December 11, 2010 at 12:11am

KLP.....i do hope my son is your husb friend and for those who didnt receive the letter please hangon as you can see i dont comment much but reading all your com has help me tremendously

Comment by joansj proudGSM mom on December 10, 2010 at 11:59pm

For those that received letters, I am happy to hear that. In some ways it is relieving to hear that your loved ones are doing okay. I just wish I receive something from my son soon before I have a nervous breakdown. I was very close to my child and to go without hearing from him this long is taking its toll on me. I don't know how much longer I can cope. The thoughts that are running through my head are not good. I am trying to hold it together and be strong. I write him and stay positive, but the longer I go without him the harder it is to remain positive.

Comment by KLP0824 on December 10, 2010 at 11:57pm

grumpy we got our letters at the same time and now i see your son is in the same ship/div as my hubby they assign him to be a priest hopeful one of the friends your son made was mine hubby but congrats on your letter doesnt just make things a little bit more easy

Comment by jlkeeneship11div054 on December 10, 2010 at 11:53pm

still no letter ship 11 div 54 i just hope hes getting our letters

Comment by joansj proudGSM mom on December 10, 2010 at 11:49pm

Penny, I feel your anger. I was just actually expressing that to my youngest son. I feel this is ridiculous that I haven't heard anything. I am just so frustrated. I did not realize that it would be this long. I feel like I was feeling before he left and my emotions are all over the place. If I am busy I am fine, but as soon as I stop I start choking up to cry. I just need to know how my child is doing. I assume he is okay because I haven't heard anything but I would certainly like to hear for myself. If they were going to be 2 weeks not doing much why make them go during the holidays just to sit up. I am definitely angry.

 

Comment by nicole~a sailors girl(: on December 10, 2010 at 11:02pm

They also get letters right after PDAYS are over. They will start getting them soon after that. They will get yours in most cases before you get yours.

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