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Leaving for Boot Camp the Week of October 25th 2010
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Permalink Reply by ElizabethC on
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Hi wonderful moms....I can't believe its Friday, every week (starting on Monday) I'm looking forward to the weekend this week was probably the first week I've ever wished that Friday would wait a little longer. No matter how proud I am of my son, I want to scream Don't leave, am I being selfish? probably, I am so happy and excited for him but I can't stop my mom feelings of my baby leaving, I feel like my heart is physically hurting, I know, this is a really great opportunity and future for him I think its the letting go that I'm having such a hard time with. I was leaving work today and my manager (who is off on Monday) said good luck next week, I couldn't even reply I just shook my head yes....what the heck is wrong with me? I called Taylor after work just to check in and see what was going on he was hanging with the guys working on a friends car I said ok see you later, I love you he said I love you mom....I almost lost it tears were on their way. My mom is coming over this weekend to say good-bye to him, I'm thinking of leaving the house because I'm an emotional wreck...oh please tell me someone else is a basket case, I keep asking myself what the heck is wrong with you? Alright now I'm just rambling....I want to wish everyone that is leaving Sunday/Monday good luck (just shake your head yes) and I will be thinking of all of you and sending you Hugs and strength...Elizabeth
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Permalink Reply by Betsy, mom of Stennis sailor on
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Elizabeth,
You are not alone and nothing is wrong with you. If you are like me, you are thinking of all the little things that are so routine and common every day, that are going to change. We are all in this together and we will all get through this weekend and next week. I really think that the next week will be the toughest. We can take it one day at a time and do the best we can. ((hugs))
I am a basket case when I am alone. But, the only person who has been here with me, this week, has been Adam and I don't want him to see me cry. If you saw my previous post, you will know that he just left with his bff and I cried while she was here. She did too.
I know that tomorrow is going to be extremely hard because my husband is flying home. I don't want to cry in front of him, but I know I will. I keep thinking he's the lucky one because he has been away from Adam. I have to look at him everyday and know that by Monday, he will no longer be here. Oh, geez.the crying isn't random anymore. It's becoming more chronic now. :(
I hate the fact that I'm home alone tonight. Even though tomorrow night and Sunday will be spent with my kids and Adam, I hope I can get through tonight ok. I may be on here a lot tonight, so please bear with me.
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Betsy....want to come over for coffee :o)
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Permalink Reply by Donna_ship12_div029 on
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I can really relate about the husband and the loneliness coming up. My husband is gone during the week and only home on the weekends for a day. I was talking to him the other day and he says "why do you sound so sad" of course I started to cry right there at work and I said because my heart feels like it is breaking, my best friend is leaving and once Jen leaves I will be in an empty house again all alone. They just don't get it. Not intentionally but yes they can really be a butt head lol
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Permalink Reply by KLMkathy on
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Elizabeth, I am a basket. lol. I am pretty sure you are normal and if not then we are all abnormal. It is nice to see you here. I keep looking back instead of forward and thinking where did the time go. It was here yesterday. Now 1 full day before Brandon leaves. He is here rocking a hundred miles an hour, nervous energy. Loving rocking chairs runs in my family. My mother always said she could tell how good a book I was reading was by how fast I rocked. lol. May God grant us all the strength and peace to get through the days a head. Amen. Hugs to you. Kathy
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Permalink Reply by NC_Susan on
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Ahhh Betsy. I'm sorry that you are going through this alone. Praying for you. Susan
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Betsy, I pretty much had a nervous breakdown on here last night, so I totally understand. I do feel much better today after writing my fears down and sharing them. I am still extremely sad, but I don't have that knot in my stomach today. I think when we spend so much time being strong it can really get to us. But when we let it out that allows us to take a deep breath. I also think that sometimes by saying or writing how we feel allows us to reflect on it and that helps too. Does any of this make sense? Susan
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Elizabeth, You are not the only one. I had a really bad night last night. I wanted to take my son and run away with him so he couldn't leave! In my head I know it's silly but my heart says otherwise. I never knew it would be like this. I feel so conflicted, so proud but yet so sad at the same time. Just remember you are not alone, we are all feeling the same. Susan
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Wendi,
Welcome to the basket club. ((hugs)) Our club has grown quickly the last couple of days.
My son told me today that he's a "little" nervous, but "It is, what it is". That's the first he has indicated that he was nervous too.
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Permalink Reply by phoebe stg2 on
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To all of you...
After spending the last few days contemplating everything that has been said I have two things I would like to share with you...
There are only two children in my family that are allowed to roll their eyes at me,,,my husband is NOT one of them,,,Grrrrrrrrr
The other is I need a really big favor from you...
Go look in the mirror and remind that beautiful mom in the reflection that she has done a wonderful job raising her children and not to let ANYONE try to take that away from her.
Love to you all and meet you back here on Tues at....with a box of tissue. -
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Thanks Phoebe, that's a beautiful thing to say.
Wishing you the best this weekend and I look forward to talking with you on Tuesday. ((hugs))
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