September 2013

[sassymom9503]

My Son leaves for BC September 30th, he is graduating high school in 2 weeks so we have been busy with getting this Big Acheivement and I have had many mommy moments already regarding this big event in his life, how is my boy already graduating high school... but i know once graduation is here and gone, then begins the count down to bc, trying to squeeze in as much time as i can, doing as much as we can with him before he goes, I am so proud of him, and i am excited for the experiences he will have with this journey in his new young adult life, but so hard to let my boy out into the world with out mommy close behind to field the bad and protect him from the world ...... its hard to let go, i cry at night and try not to do it infront of him so he doesnt feel bad about making mommy sad, i just cant imagine what life will be like around here without him, im sure i will be on here alot more now that time is getting closer

it helps to read that i am not the only one who feels this way and to get as much information as i can to be as prepared as i can be when the day gets here,

[sassymom9503]

Hi Lisa,

You are deffantly Not alone isnt the feeling of being so over the moon proud but heart breaking sad at the same time the strangest thing ever, I too am so excited for the opportunities that my Son will have, and Just know that you are not alone from what I hear and read Navy Families are very close :)

My Son has 38 days until he leaves, we spent the day today together it was so nice just him and I, it was one of many things on the list of things to do before he leaves :) I have also Started a little Photo Project I am taking a picture of him everyday until he leaves just photos of him in everyday life im calling it my 30 day Project haha!

[tidefan]

Lisa when does your son leave? we are at 28 days. My friends don't understand-they think of it like college-it is not the same. I am sending friend request

[Eliza7881(Ship13 Div008)]

Hi Lisa,

My son will be leaving in 17 days.  He says he is getting antsy.  He's ready to go.  I'm not so sad to date, I'm incredibly excited for him.  I encouraged him to make this decision as did others in his life.

Time seems to fly and his PIR will be approaching and you will be making the travel arrangements to Great Lakes.  I'm looking forward to my son's PIR when he will be a sailor ready for duty.

[sassymom9503]

My Son Now leaves on 9/26 his date has been bumped up,, pretty heart breaking for me since we had a trip planned with him and now we have to cancel it since they changed his date , im so upset but on the bright side i get to see him sooner then before now :)

[GGCmom]

My son leaves for bootcamp in 2 weeks, on 9/11, and I'm just a wreck! I am very proud of his decision to join the Navy and to serve his country, but I am also incredibly sad. He's only 18' and he's my baby! I have done a god job of keeping my sadness at bay when he's around, but when he's not here, I seem to spend most of the time in tears! I feel like I need more time! I understand he wants to spend time with his friends, his girlfriend, his dad (we are divorced), but I want every minute of the next 2 weeks! I'm not sure how to get through this! Anyone have any advice for me?

[sassymom9503]

mcsleeper, I know what you are feeling Im sure many of us have had or having the same feelings, i try not to smoother my Boy but I too want to spend every moment with him, so i just make sure to enjoy the time I get, and I plan little times for him and I to spend together a lunch date, dinner, we even made packing his room into an event for him and I to do together that way i know i get some time with my Boy before he goes he is also 18 and Im not ready to let go in my Heart even though I know he is so Ready to start his new Journey I can see it in his face

I wish you peace and love in this Journey .....

[GGCmom]

Now counting down the hours....my son has to report to the recruiters office in 48 hours, then its off to the hotel for the night and processing in the morning. We are having a going away BBQ for him and his friends today. I am trying so hard to hold it together! Every time I think about it, I burst into tears! So far, I have been able to hide it from him, which is a good thing, and important for him. I am so proud of him and he is so excited about starting this new chapter of his life, but I am going to miss him so much. I am scared and worried, but when I see how excited he is, my pride in him just bursts through! I guess I just need to take this one minute at a time!

[Eliza7881(Ship13 Div008)]

My son will begin his journey tomorrow.  I am driving him to the recruiter's office tomorrow morning.  He will be traveling to RTC on Wednesday.  We will miss him, but we know this is a great opportunity and adventure.  We are all really proud!

[sassymom9503]

My son left today for bc he should be in Illinios
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[GGCmom]

Sassymom9503: my son left 2 weeks ago. I miss him like crazy, but the pride I have in him grows by the day! You will get your scripted call soon, which will help. Then, hopefully next week you will get the box and his form letter, which is certainly bittersweet. There will be a group formed for his PIR date....probably 11/22? Join the group; I can't tell you how much the one for 11/8 has helped me. Hang in there, the days go by and before you know it, it will be time for PIR. Only 42 more for me!