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12 Days.....

Our son leaves in 12 days. I have no idea how I'm going to keep it together so he doesn't have the added pressure of seeing his mom cry. I find myself crying in the shower, driving on the highway, or late at night when everyone is asleep. I try so hard to be strong for our daughter, who announces daily she's going to miss her brother, and my husband who is overwhelmed with pride, the tears come more frequently. How on earth am I going to hold it together?! We're going to miss our son so very much! I pray for the strength I will soon need........High five to all moms past who have had to let a child go, and to all future moms who prepare. Happy Holidays!

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Comment by Anita MA Mom on December 23, 2010 at 1:45am: Hey AJVNavyMom,

You CAN DO IT!! I was really amazed at myself the day that my son left fot BC. I had just prayed about it from the very first day that he got his ship date to BC. I wanted so to hold it together for him and I did that. Keep yourself busy while he is gone. Write to him often , I wrote him every other day. Check this amazing web site daily or nightly as I did and still do. You willl make some wonderful friends on here and it will make this time very good for you! My son is just home from BC and will soon leave to go to his next schooling. The time really did fly. Before you know it you will be planning to attend his graduation. It is truly an event to see!!! Best of luck to you and your sailor!! We are all here for your support! Many prayers are sent your way!

ANITA

Comment by TWeed on December 23, 2010 at 3:27am: AJNavyMom,

I fully understand how you feel. My son leaves on January 18th. He is the oldest of my two children, his sister is 3 years younger than him. I was a wreck during the Thanksgiving holidays. I don't know how I'll pull through this weekend.

Keep holding your head high and proud - at least that's my plan. I will hide my tears and puffy eyes from him. He will know that we are very proud and supportive of him. I don't want him to worry about me - it's my job to worry about him.

I have found it very comforting to see all of the posts on N4M that reassure me that I'm not alone in my emotional state during the last few days I have with my son.

Good luck to you and your recruit!

Comment by jenmack on December 23, 2010 at 2:43pm: AJVNavyMom, my son will leave same day. I am crying now as I read and type this. We will miss our kids, but maybe we can support each other along the way. I joined this sight the day he signed his Navy papers. It has helped and has lots of information on it. Maybe together we will get through this. I am going to invite you as a friend and talk to me anytime you start missing him and I will do the same.

Comment by sailormommind on December 25, 2010 at 2:39pm: I can really relate. I wanted to hang on to him for dear life but also knew I had to let him go and I am so proud that he knows at 18 what he wants to do with his life. My son left 12/6 and I cry everyday still. Try to be strong for others but my heart just aches. We got the first call today and it was only 3 minutes! He sounds good but it made me ache for him a little more. This is a great site. Nice to know that others are feeling the same way!

Comment by scuttlebutt1015 on December 26, 2010 at 12:28am: I remember the same feelings on Nov.3 when my daughter shipped out. It was hard to sit there and wait for them to get everything done that morning. when they were called to ship out to the airport, we beet them down stares and outside. It took everything I had to not cry at that time but to see her smile and so exited to start a new chapter in her life helped keep everything in. when she step onto the bus I lost it, until the bus pooled out and I could see her standing up and waving too us. I'm not going to tell you a happy story, it was not easy. but like you said, less stress on them. but they do need to know how you feel, that lets them really know how you feel.

Comment by TXlifeboat on December 29, 2010 at 8:01pm: Hi--- my son shipped out on Dec.13th, about 2 1/2 wks ago, and I held it together at the Recruiter's office when we said 'See ya later!'--- too hard to say 'Goodbye'! But of course I've cried since, since he's just 18 and I miss him so much; it's hard with this 'empty space' around, without him coming & going--- even tho' we have his older brother & also his 15 yr old cousin living here... I think I will feel Sooo much better when we can have a little Contact! We have sent him some letters & a couple of cards, but I don't know if he's getting them or not...hope so! I just keep praying for all of us to get thru this, to have Peace that all is well with them. This site is great for encouragement also--- we Do see that other Moms feel similar, in that we All miss our kids! ... We'll make it... Go Navy Moms!!!!!!!! =)

Comment by scuttlebutt1015 on December 29, 2010 at 10:53pm: I have 8 days to go before I see my daughter again, and I still cry. I think no matter what its going to be hard.