A very reflective day

[Ohio Mom]

My son flew out yesterday, August 26, 2014 to Boot Camp.  Yesterday was an incredibly teary day.  Today I am feeling numb, but proud.  If that makes any sense! I'm so proud of him for making the choice to join the Navy, and I guess...as a Mom, it makes me sad to know...that he will not come home the same person.  HOWEVER, I know it is the best thing that will ever happen to him, so I must be patient, and trust God on this.  It's His plan, not my own.  Prayers for all the other Moms here, who are feeling the same as I am today.  Know, in your heart, that this is the best thing they will ever experience in their life, and that each child is exactly where they should be to achieve a wonderful life in the military!

[ANGEL14]

My son also flew out yesterday to start his journey . I don't think I have ever cried this much ! Prayers for all moms and their children that are leaving and or left. May they float through this on angel wings !

[Antonia]

My boyfriend left yesterday as well! I'm extremely proud of him for making the decision to start his career in the Navy. Waiting for letters is such a hard thing to do. I have been very emotional for the past couples of days and I have cried tons. 

[lovelygabby1]

My fiance flew out yesterday too. Its been a roller coaster of emotions. This morning was very hard when i woke and there was no good morning text message waiting for me. Its little things you take for granted that you miss the most.

[Ginny]

XavierBPs Mom - I understand the argument comment.  Although I didn't fight with mine, let me tell you what that child did last Friday.  I had been glued to him for about 3 weeks and he was fine with it actually.  But Friday he had plans to go out with some friends so I went out and planned to stay at a friends house.  I needed a break from all the emotional stress too.  Well, my darling child threw a party.  I'm not talking about a few kids over either.  As far as I know he never threw a party at our house.  NEVER.  So I wasn't prepared.  But when I pulled up to the house at 7am Saturday I had to look for a parking space...not a good sign.  Walking in through the garage, the first thing I notice is a card table, chairs and beer cans in the middle.  Hmmmm...he had his buddies over, I think.  But inside I find 6 passed out young ladies in all the rooms, 10 boys sound asleep...some with the girls...and a house that seriously looked like a bad frat party movie.  No joke!  Not exaggerating.  I won't disgust you with the details but let's just say the toilets were clogged and some really bright kids decided to use the sinks instead...and all the bedding had to be laundered because it was wet in places.  It took all day Saturday to make this place look and smell livable.  Of course he helped...along with the few boys I knew who were still here.  My neighbor tells me at one point there were over 75 kids at the house and she seriously considered texting me but knew he was leaving in a couple days and didn't want to make it worse.  UGH!  So when I cry, and I do it often, I will pull up the pictures for my temporary party house...the after pics of course.  And I still miss the kid!  :)

 

[Ohio Mom]

Ginny-I could feel my blood pressure going up imagining that very scenario!  I can't even imagine how you held it together!  Wow.  We all know kids will be kids, but I think that one most certainly EXCEEDS the boundaries a bit LOL. You know, something I thought was this....one day...ONE day(not now!), you will both look back and have a great laugh about this event.  When he comes home, he will be different, different thinking, different habits, different outlook on life.  So, when you feel yourself thinking about being angry....just remember....SOMEDAY, when you are sitting there with your grandkids, thankful for the blessings in your life and his, You & your son will have a great inside joke to laugh about!! :)  :)

[Ginny]

I was in shock.  And seriously thought about posting but I asked myself what kind of mom allows something like this to happen?  And how can she not know?  And what does that say about the kid she raised?  Well, Ladies...I'm here to tell you it happens to the best of us.  He said someone posted the address and the garage code on twitter!  But said he was smart enough to turn away anyone under 16.  Sheesh!  The code was changed immediately.  And I just can not wait until I get a chance to visit him in his first home!  I have so many plans for the visit now.

[BunkerQB]

Thank you for the comic relief. Thank God no one called the police. Not sure if my neighbors would be as understanding. The word gets out incredibly fast if the kids hear of a party. For your son, he won't do that again - not in a million years - AFTER Boot Camp.

[Ginny]

I am laughing already since I know someone meaner than me is waking him up way earlier than I ever did!  I started a lost a found bag.  So far no one has called for anything but it includes an empty wallet, one sandal, a phone case, a thong, and a set of keys.  I threw away the shot glass and what I think was a hooka...sorry but I was at my limit at that moment.  

[Beeposmom]

Ginny, I'm so sorry you went through that. My son leaves next week. I was up early this morning to attend a meeting at work. It was 545 and my son walks into the kitchen. It was odd because he is NEVER up this early. I asked him what was wrong? He said nothing. But....I knew something was up. Finally, he tells me he has a girl downstairs in our inlaw apartment. I wanted to choke him. He may be 21, but I never thought he'd pull this. I told him to drive her home, and not have her back again. It is those stressful moments that make me realize BC might be a good thing, but I love my son like crazy, and as someone mentioned on this sight, he won't be the same when he comes home again. I am tearful, and worried, but most of all very proud of him.

[BunkerQB]

Beesposmom,

Hmmmm....  I would have said, "Would you two like some coffee? or breakfast?"  He probably like her; otherwise, he wouldn't have had her stay the night. At that age, emotions run high. Assuming he had all those classes in health and you all have talked about it and he is 21 ... I wouldn't have said, "Don't bring her back."  Don't give him a reason to ignore you and spend all his time with her down the line. I am sure many would disagree with me but you might want to get to know her, find out what kind of person she is. She may be the one holding all the cards.

Anyway, my philosophy was to always treat the girlfriends like princesses. So far, so good. My older son is married to a lovely gal.  Hoping for the same for my younger son.