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Comment by JayDee659 on September 23, 2015 at 8:44pm

Dinner was interesting. I think he just misses her as much as we do. He only got to talk to her for 10 seconds on Sunday but said he was just happy to hear her voice. She did tell him something that concerns me but I hope it works itself out. Good news is he offered to come over and run her dog! So thats one of 3 dogs who will be happy.

Comment by Anna on September 23, 2015 at 8:36pm

spyder,

I love your words of encouragement and support.  

You too Oleander!! My husband also didn't understand my feelings.  He was gone for the previous 6 years (except for weekends) because of his job, so my girls were everything to me.  We shared so many special times together.  He was so happy to have an "empty nest" and was looking forward to me being able to start traveling with him.  I was excited for that as well but it meant I would no longer be living with my girls!!!! At least I still got to talk to Jenn pretty regular while she was in college but Catherine went all the way to WA after her A school.  I only got to see her twice in 4 years.

Just a little interesting item regarding mother/daughter relationships.  After my father died, many years after my mom, my sister was able to retrieve my mom's cedar chest from the house.  In it she found a large shoe box where my mom had saved every letter I wrote to her from bootcamp to my first duty station in San Diego!!!!  It was so interesting reading all those letters again and I have kept them!!!!  Not sure what to do with them now, but it just touched my heart to know she kept them!!!!

JayDee,

I hope you have a wonderful dinner!!!  Share with us how it goes!!!

Sarahsmom,

Wow!!!!  Youngest of 8!!!  There is another mom on here who has 8.  And I have a hard enough time keeping up with 4!!!!!  But no matter, having one in the service binds all of us in a special way!! How is she doing with A school?

Blondie,

I'll keep you posted!!! 

Comment by spyder013 on September 23, 2015 at 6:30pm

Nobody understands like we do...we are so fortunate to have this family. Even after 6 years...still vitally important to me. Also make sure you and she have Skype hooked up once she gets her phone. And when she's overseas she can sometimes Skype with you...it's awesome!

Comment by sarahsmom on September 23, 2015 at 5:49pm

I am glad to hear I am not the only one so lost without my sailor. My sailor is the youngest of 8. We have always been especially close, she was a momma's girl. She Is at A school now and even though we talk every day I still miss her like crazy.

Comment by Anna on September 23, 2015 at 5:40pm

Gosh,

Sorry for the book.  I get going and don't know when to shut up!!!!

Comment by Anna on September 23, 2015 at 5:39pm

Vickyrun,

So is the Butte fire out?  I haven't been in touch with the news for the past several days and here on the east coast they don't give much detail about individual fires in CA.  So happy to hear you are safe and sound!!!

 

Heather,

You don't need to worry about what to say- - you can talk about anything you like.  This group is for us to have someone to connect with and know that there are other moms that care about each other, genuinely want to know how you're coping, won't judge you or tell you you have to suck it up and be strong.  In fact, I'll tell you it's ok to cry.  We are all so proud of our girls and happy they are making decisions about their futures.  It doesn't mean we have to like the separation and lack of communication!!!!  Pardon the pun - but we are all in this boat together!!!! 

 

Oleander,

Sounds like lots of fun with that house project!!!  The last place we actually owned we put quite a bit of upgrades in right before we put it on the market.  We had contractors in and out just about every day for weeks!!!  Every room inside was repainted, new kitchen cabinets, new furnace/air conditioner, and new roof.  I was never so glad to finally sell that place!!!  Hope you are happy with the work being done!!!!

 

JayDee659,

I'm so glad you got the courage to stop in and say HI!!!  Now you know we're here and we look forward to sharing this journey with you!!!  If you have questions about this site let us know and we can help you out.  Two of my children were also into marching band and one was in orchestra and chorus.  My first daughter to enlist was in the church choir.  Every Sunday, just listening to the songs she used to sing would bring me to tears and after, many church members would stop and ask me how she was doing.  Took me weeks to manage Sundays without choking up!!!

 

Amanda's Mom,

The crying gets easier to manage but I can't say it ever goes away.  My daughter enlisted in 2008 and is now a veteran.  She left for bootcamp just two months after my mother unexpectedly passed away and trust me I cried!!!!  Buckets!!!!  I still had her twin sister with me for the next year and then I moved to go on the road with the hubby.  After college she went to OCS and is now a flight officer in Oklahoma.  Just recently got to visit with both girls (and two sons) but I still cry when it's time to part!!  It's always hardest in the beginning because you suddenly are cut off from the daily communications we had with them.  And it's scary for us - we don't know how they are coping, are they happy?, sad?, tired?, homesick?. . . . You have several women here to support you, and just know that you are not alone!!! 

So happy to see everyone else seems to be hanging in there!!!  Hubby and I are in Jacksonville, FL.  We are staying in an RV park this week while we drive around and check out where we want to park for the next 6 to 7 months!!!  Nice thing about Jacksonville is that it is a Navy town!!!  Heard several jets today!!!  Daughter Jennifer would have been stationed here if she had decided to pick the P8s as her jet instead of the E6s.  Have a great remainder of the week.

Two more work days for you Jean!!!!!!

Comment by JayDee659 on September 23, 2015 at 5:31pm

Blondie I wonder if all moms and daughters have that special visit time or if we're just super lucky. My husband can be gone 90% of the year with business and my oldest daughter is several states away working on her PhD. My sailor and I would sit on the bed every night and catch up ( the girl dogs always joined us). When my husband is home he tries to join us but its not the same. We all have a great relationship but its a mom/daughter thing.

Our friends in church are super supportive of her career choice but they don't get it at all. One guy does understand because his son was at west point but that's still different. I want nothing more than to see a silly snapchat story from her right now.

Interestingly enough her boyfriend is taking us to dinner tonight. Not sure if she told him to watch out for me or if he just misses her bad enough that we're the next best thing! :)

Comment by spyder013 on September 23, 2015 at 5:13pm

Welcome to all new moms! Trust me, we have all been where you are currently at and totally understand what you are experiencing. Realize this will pass once you can start sending/receiving letters and you get your phone calls. Be sure to keep phones with you because you never know when they will be able to call. And once they finish this first part then it will be even more of a roller coaster. We are all here for you no matter what you want to share:)! You will never be alone here....we have been through all the ups and downs...and nothing makes us more proud than our daughters!

Comment by JayDee659 on September 23, 2015 at 4:22pm

Heather - I will say that l feel better today than I have since she left. It's a good knowing I'm not the only one who feels sad without my girl. My husband is all "you'll be fine" but girl talk makes it better. Thanks to all you wonderful moms!

Comment by Amandas Mom on September 23, 2015 at 3:40pm

Thank you!! I feel a bit better, I guess its the adjustment, I haven't ever gone without speaking to her. I'm anxiously waiting for the next call, but def will start those letters ASAP.. Its good to have somewhere to be able to to get support, glad I was told about this.. Thank you!!

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