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My Boy is coming home.
Sadly enough, two days AFTER the day that we were told we would hear something, and if we didn't, he was staying.(we thought we were safe). I got the call that he is indeed coming home. He was given a diagnosis of asthma without even having ANY of the pulmonary function tests he was given PRIOR to enlisting- the same ones that said he did NOT have diagnosis of asthma, but a rare wheeze that didn't interfere with his breathing, resolved without medication and his lung function was the same before and after a breathing treatment. This is a MD I have worked with for years, one of the best around where we live....
I can't help but feel some anger and disappointment right now. The disappointment and discouragement I have heard in my son's voice has been enough to rip my heart out....He is beyond crushed.. I have contacted a Congressman and he was willing to help us fight this, but after speaking with my son today, he said no. He just wants to come home and get on with his life, whatever that may be. He said if he wasn't good enough for them now, he never will be..... UGH..... This has been his dream since he was old enough to know what it meant to serve his country... I'm truly at a loss on how to make this better for him..
So, now I just sit and wait for them to let him come home... I can't wait to have my boy back..
Thank you for all of the love and support everyone has offered both here and on Facebook.. you have been so good to me and I truly don't know what I would have done without some of you...
You and your Sailors will always be in my prayers,
Much love and blessings,
Colleen
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Permalink Reply by Tynita70 on
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Colleen
I truly understand how you feel. I felt the same way when my son told me that he was coming home for his reason (depression). If I forced him to join then I would feel no kind of way BUT this is something he wanted to do. Not sure what is the reason why they have that label on my son, but things do happen for a reason. Trust and believe there is something better in store for him. My son said that if he had the chance to return he wouldn't. I received the call on Aug 15, I am still waiting for him to come home. You can call this number 847-688-7444 and request for him to call you back. He is now in the seperation unit. When I call it usually takes my son 10 to 15 minutes to call me back. This makes me feel better.
Good Luck to you and your son...
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Permalink Reply by svegan2012 on
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THANK YOU Tynita70 for posting this number. Not sure how you got it but I was able to call and get someone in charge to help our son who has not had his stuff and has been wearing the same clothes for 3 days. He is also in ship 5. You ladies are a big help!
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Permalink Reply by wonders520 on
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Colleen So very sorry for your son......so disappointing. I expect right now there are no words, except for support and pride. You are in my prayers....try to stay strong. N
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Permalink Reply by MomSeanEM2 on
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Colleen, I am so sorry for the news. He will find a new path to follow that will be his calling. Please thank your son from me and my family for serving our country. You should be proud.
Best wishes for you and your son. My thoughts and prayers are with you. Gail
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Permalink Reply by Izzy/Claudia'sMom on
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Colleen,
I understand your frustration. My daughter is coming home soon too. For her it was undiagnosed thyroid condition. She was very upset when she called me to let me know what happened. Since then, she's had the opportunity to call me a few times and we discussed her future. She, like your son, told me that she doesn't want to pursue it anymore. She wants to move on with her life.
This has been a very disappointing experience but hopefully a learning experience as well. I wasn't keen on the idea of her joining the military but this is not what I wanted either. I just wanted her to fulfill her dreams. Life goes on and we can only be there to support our children. Good luck to you and your son. -
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Permalink Reply by Leisa Ship13 Div309 Grad 9-28 on
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Hi Colleen, as MarlaCPA says, its true, God closes a door, he opens a window. Not sure if that even helps right now. It will no doubt be a difficult phase to go through, but my prayers are to trust in God that he is watching out over him and your family, and assure if this did not work out for your son, something bigger and better awaits his path that will be guided by the man up above. I've been monitoring this site to hear what was going on and my thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. A Big Navy Mom hug from me and I am sure everyone here on this sight who feels your pain! God Bless
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Permalink Reply by Navymassmomship13div313 on
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There are no words to help you and your son to feel any better. But please do know that my family is here for the both of you. Please give your son and tell him thank you for serving our country. He will bounce back . It sounds like he has a lot of support. He will find and complete his next goal whatever that would be. Good luck keep us posted. Please
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Permalink Reply by Stephanie (S-PACT/Yokosuka,JP) on
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Colleen, I'm so sorry to hear of this disappointment for you and your son. This brought me to tears because I know that we all worry about the same thing happening to any one of our SR's. I will keep you and your son in my prayers. Peace and blessings be with you both.
~Stephanie
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Permalink Reply by Tinker on
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Colleen, I'm so sorry for your son and you. Thank him for me for trying. It just shows we are all, one phone call away for good or bad news. Best wishes to the both of you.
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Colleen, I know very well the emotions you are going through. My son was sent home last September. I was a wreck for a good 2 days and then I just had to let it go and know that God has a different plan for my son. Like you I was so proud of my son for joining the Navy. It was his idea and he was in the DEP program for almost an entire year. Then 3 weeks in, he called and said he was coming home due to anxiety issues. We talked about him appealing it but like your son, he said no it wasn't worth the hassle and reversal is next to impossible. Nowadays, the military will find any small thing to send them home. I don't think that's the plan with the recruits going in but there's just so many and with defense being cut it only stands to reason. Point being...my son had to wait to enter college until Jan but found a job working at a physical therapist office. Since then, he has gone on to get his radiology technician license. He's working and going to school feverishly to catch up with his high school buddies. He wants to get his degree but he does have a trade to fall back on. There is no stigma attached to coming home. If people ask, I just tell them it was a medical condition and we're glad he's back. My heart goes out to all of our servicemen and women. Just be supportive and know that "No eye has seen and no ear has heard what God has in store for those who love him".
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After reading my post I don't want you to think I was heralding my son. At first, it was difficult and my son had to figure out what he wanted to do (Sometimes I still am not sure about it LOL!. But, they're young!) You know, they go away as young idealistic men/women and then come home with dashed hopes. Fortunately, they are a lot more resilient than we are being older parents. It took a month or two for my son to get his head and confidence back; but he's risen above (and I think learned) that life isn't always fair or just. Be patient and encourage him to know that things DO work out for the best! Be sure and tell him that "Our way is not always God's Way". Great things are in store for him to start out at such a young age to want serve God and His Country! I wish you all the best and will pray for your family and all others who follow in this path.
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Permalink Reply by 4EVERB SHIP 12 DIV 306 on
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Hello all.. My heart is so heavy right now. After reading all of your post, I immediately prayed that God give you all the strength to carry on. I also believe that when a door closes, it is only because God has another door ready to open that is FOR YOU. Know that God would not bring you to this door and not take you through it. Trust that he has a better plan for your SR and most of all BELIEVE IT... Trust in the Lord with all thine (your) Heart and Lean not on your Own understanding. In all thy (your) ways acknowledge Him and He shall (will) direct thy (your) path. You and you Sailors will always be in my prayers.
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