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All is well for today...received the "I'm Here" call last night
Day 3: It doesn't help that its raining here, and all dark and gloomy - I was already feeling a little on the blue side. Then, as my husband and I were driving to work, what song pops into my head???? Rainy Days and Monday's by the Carpenters LOL I had to laugh at the irony, which was good because I needed a good laugh, even if it was at myself.
My son called at 8:55 pm last night - Hi Mom, I'm here (me-Oh good...that was fast)...Yea, you will be getting my box in about two weeks (me-Oh ok)...And I'll be able to write a letter in a week or so (me-Ok I can't wait)...Ok (me-remember to take one day at a time and keep a positive outlook) to which he interupted and replied OK, I have to go now (me - I love you son)...I love you too mom. Bye (Bye) It lasted 49 seconds. We were in the car coming back from dinner and I just lost it and my husband was wonderful, took my hand and just let me sob for a bit. It was a good thing he was driving because I'm pretty sure my "cry face" was just horrible :)
I went in his room last night...pulled out all the cards he received at his open house and read them - I took his wallet (that he made out of playing cards - I told him he should sell some like that!) and put it in my purse. Its something that was unique to him, and very special to me now. I can pull it out and look at it and it just makes me smile. If I figure out how to post pictures I will put one up! I smelled his comforter, but it didn't really smell cuz I just washed it :) BUT, it was the act of pulling it into my face and just feeling it. I get it now...why mom's do that! Its comforting.
I'm still not able to eat a lot...nothing tastes good and doesn't seem to sit right. That's what happens when I am nervous, or upset or worried...might actually drop those extra pounds before PIR LOL I worry about him and these next days/weeks but I know that he'll get through it because he's my son. He can do anything, and I taught him never to quit. The deal was if he didn't like it, he could quit in 5 years :)
Anyway, I feel a bit better already, knowing that I have this place to come to, to unload, to read and be refreshed and to offer words of support to those taking this journey with me. We are Navy Moms...WOW
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Comment by DisneyDebi (02/903) on October 5, 2011 at 2:26pm
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Judy,
No worries there - this is the only place I'll be venting the worry/sad/stress. Letters will always be supportive, positive, uplifting and about him...this is HIS story...I'm just along for the ride :)
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Comment by DebbieBTexas on October 5, 2011 at 9:29pm
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It's so hard to think that after tomorrow, I won't be able to talk to him when I want. I won't know when he will reappear. I don't know when he will come back into our home. I remember the sweet little mischievous face. And know he is grown. What will he be like when he does come home again? Will I recognize his personality?
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