Today I miss my Sailor...

by Jen - Ship10mom(Div340)

Feb 28, 2011

Today I miss my Sailor, my tears I try to hide If only I could hold him, have him at my side But I’m a Navy mom, and strong I have to be Weather he be home, ashore or out to sea I pray my job was done well, and he knows in his heart I’m proud that he’s my son, and that I’ll do my part Today my mind is filled, with thoughts of all our fleet So proudly as they serve, and my heart skips a beat He grows each day I know, into a greater man I’m entrusting him to God, to fill a greater plan The Lord he knows us both, and faithfully will keep My Sailor close to me, until I’m off to sleep So while I cannot hold him, my Sailor now he serves I’ll keep the watch and duty, and try to calm my nerves Today I miss my Sailor, and while I am so proud The silence with him gone, rings in my ears so loud To hear his voice I’d run, to hold him close I’d fall I hope again today, I’ll get that precious call Until the Lord sees fit, to bring him home to me A NavyStrong Momma, is what I’ll have to be

  • Angie

    How beautiful.  My sailor leaves Monday and I am having such a hard time with it. How do you make it through?

    Feb 28, 2011

  • Jen - Ship10mom(Div340)

    Thank you for the connection ladies!  Yesterday was just one of those days I couldn't get my mind off of missing my Sailor, so I had to write about it.  He's in Pensacola now, we don't know where his orders will be for.  Chris's mom - you just do :-)  There's no other way about it, you just keep going, because we raised these beautiful young people and we have to remember that they need us to be strong at home as much or more than we miss them.  They miss us too, but look at all the experiences they are going to have, and the wonderful people they will grow into! 

    Navymomyoung - best of luck to you and your recruit!  BC is the hardest I think, well - at least so far, but keep in touch w/ your new family here on N4M, the support and connections are unbelievable!  That is how I got through BC definitely!  I'm so glad you mentioned your pride, some times I have to remember to be proud instead of sad, and that turns the tide :-)

    Lanita - Thank you dear!  There are just some days, ya know?!  We spend thier young lives preparing them to leave us, be I know I, for one, didn't prepare myself all that well...  :-)

    Mar 1, 2011