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Son leaves tomorrow am
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Permalink Reply by navy06 (03 div 298) on
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Nothing you can do but process it. I'm going through it right now. My daughter just arrived at Great Lakes and I just got the scripted call. When he calls you for the last time on his own, when he gets to Chicago, enjoy it, and remember it. That is it. The scripted call is nothing. 2 lines, and its not their words. The RDC was louder than my daughter. Stay strong. I have now crossed from dreading this day, to looking forward to graduation and you will too. Remember that tomorrow when you think your heart has fallen out of your chest. You will now have something to look forward to. Stay strong. I am right there with you, as are a lot of other moms tonight, and every night.
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I know exactly how you feel. My son left on the 13th. I never knew it could hurt so bad. I'm writing him every day even though I don't have his address yet, that has helped a little. Does it get easier? I don't know. I sure hope so. But finding this site & finding I'm not alone has also helped. Thinking about you! :)
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Permalink Reply by shello63 on
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This was a great post! I am unsure of exactly WHAT I am worried about, other than it is a "mother" thing. I know he will be just fine, and I remind myself that HE is excited and happy about this choice. I want him to feel nothing other than pride from me. Of course he knows I will miss him, but he has enough to think about without worrying about me. Before he left, he has a neighbor who has been his mentor that is retired Navy. This mentor was so positive and excited and proud. My son said, "I wish everyone told me goodbye like that!" I tried to keep that in mind the past two days as I took him to the hotel, watched him swear in, talked to him before he left the airport, and again when he landed in Chicago.
For now, I will write every day, keep friends and family in the loop so they can do the same, light my blue candle, and say my prayers. I can't begin to tackle his room yet, but know I need to deal with his left behind mound of laundry soon!
I am grateful to moms like you who are super role models for us all. You seem to have a great balanced perspective, and your practical attitude is really appreciated!
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Permalink Reply by JMom_Ship13Div305 on
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Nice to have other people out there who've gone through this (or are going through this now). Haven't received "the call" yet from my son. Emotionally exhausted.
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