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Comment by truenorth on March 15, 2010 at 10:13pm

I have been following this site for the past few weeks and in particular during hw. I am a mom of one who made it through hw. I recently joined because it really is a traumatic experience as a mom and not many people understand the impact that it creates on a daily basis. 281 is just beginning and I am thinking the support of this site could be nice as our sons face ongoing challenges. Thanks for all of those who have posted and supported the mom's like me who have not participated in the daily dialogue but have 'been there' and have been inspired by your prayers and thoughts.

Comment by sue on March 15, 2010 at 6:17pm

what experiences have you guys had with finding new jobs after dor? What did B's mom mean when she said "there are no jobs"? When God closes a door, he opens a window. Have windows opened for your men? Or are they stuck in a airless room right now? I have no idea about the process, and will pray for them to find the window!

Comment by Tee-1sailor's mom on March 15, 2010 at 2:52pm

mom of cjj....do we have the same son? LOL Sounds so similar to my story, even the age of our sons. Mine is reading Pilgrims Progress in "old English" at the suggestion of the Chaplain.

I believe the moms, dads, gfs, wives (my girl annie) and family on here know how excited we are for those who made it through last week, I feel like they are MY sons too. I even feel a strong bond with some of the 280 moms because I was following them through HW and now paying it forward to he 282 moms just beginning. I see grandpa is already there to be their support, it's so great...OK, enough of that, but really I mean it.

Comment by Tee-1sailor's mom on March 15, 2010 at 1:53pm

I'm back, all caught up. Now my 2 cents. First, I really missed mom of cjj while she was gone:( and was very happy when she came back:) A word about grief: any change in our lives is a loss o some kind and has to be grieved in order to be free to move on to the next "gain." When we get married, we lose our life as a single person, for example. So grieving is ahealthy thing and takes time. It's not to be confused with just being sad, it'a healthy process everyone goes through. It becomes unhealthy when it's ignored or one gets stuck in it. I don't mean to preach, but my B is going through this now, mainly concerning comrades left behind, and I spent 2 hours on the phone helping him see that waht he's feeling is OK and normal. I think that's why we can feel so jubilant at one time, and so terribly sad the next moment. As most of you know, my sons path in the Navy has been "bumpy" so far and still is, but having all of YOU helps me when I talk to HIM and that helps ALL of us, because he's part of this awesome fighting/protecting force we call the Navy!

All of you are AWESOME! and I have to say my favorite post in the past few days was grandpa's to QM about the playful seals who live in the ocean and the SEALs we love....good one grandpa!

Comment by Tee-1sailor's mom on March 15, 2010 at 11:45am

Hi everyone, I wasn't on here since Saturday afternoon so I missed a lot and don't have time to catch up now, but noticed the request for posting videos. If you want the thumbnail w/arrow in the middle to come up, use the embedded address. On YouTube its located on the right of the picture, under the credits. There are 2 addresses. One gives you the link, and when you click on it it goes to the box w/arrow, the embedded one posts the picture. I'll be back later to catch up. (((HUGS)))
Tee

Comment by sue on March 14, 2010 at 7:10pm

By the way, I FINALLY got sick of the generic woman non photo representing myself, and decided to use my favorite tree instead! it reminds me of California and the special men who live there!

Comment by sue on March 14, 2010 at 6:41pm

Maria - You were NOT misunderstood, everyone on this site understood perfectly. You KNOW your words were exactly what we were all feeling, and the words that some moms really needed to hear. There is a time and purpose to grieve the loss or postponment of dreams, and that time was this weekend. I am confident that we will all move forward, and as I said many, many days ago, the word CHILL has a new depth to it, and Dawn made me laugh out loud by using it again today. Let comments that seem flippant just roll off your backs like water off a duck! ( I tell my kids that) Consider the source. QM is not a mom, so we can't expect him to think like one, so maybe we can take the good information given regarding the trials ahead in phases two and three, and ignore the bad timing of the information, and the way it was delivered (with a sledge hammer) :) What do you say? Can you see my black and white referee shirt on? lol!

Comment by sue on March 14, 2010 at 12:50pm

Help me to change the things I can, accept the things I can't, and the wisdom to know the difference. (paraphrased) ........ and to support those along the way......!

Comment by ProudFamily on March 14, 2010 at 11:00am

Mamamaria, I know your honesty comforts many and expresses the thoughts we all are having this weekend. Acknowledging and understanding someone else's pain helps them realize that they are not alone. Thank you for your strength to put it out there so we can remember to lift those in prayer.

Comment by annie on March 14, 2010 at 12:49am

Thank you Maria. I was very touched by your words! =)

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