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Desperate to be strong....
My son flies to Great Lakes on Wednesday. I have been very good, trying not to cry. We have friends and family coming over this evening to wish him farewell. I had a sudden panic attack that really shook me up and got me off guard today. I know all will be well. But how do you let him go without being so sad? I hate what I feel inside right now, although I am very proud of him....
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Comment by Anna Aviation Mom on July 9, 2012 at 7:52pm
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Jrose I also went threw the same thing. It's hard for us poor moms. Lol. It gets better just think in 8 weeks he will be graduating. It is amazing tear jerking experience. Probably one of my best moments. You will get threw this. This is a great website.
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Comment by ebigirl on July 9, 2012 at 9:42pm
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It was a very hard thing for me to adjust to, and I surprised myself at how much my son being gone really affected me. Having this website was truly a blessing and a lifesaver. The first three weeks drug by for me. Your son won't be allowed to write home until probably July 29th. Because his "box" went to his girlfriend, I had nothing to look forward to for three very long weeks.
As Denise mentioned, try very hard to stay busy. It does make the time go by faster. They are allowed to write letters on Sunday. We live in Washington and our mail day was Thursday. I lived for Thursday's!! our very lucky tohave a supportive husband. Mine was not, just making rude comments about how much time I was spending on the computer.
Do whatever you need to do to make yourself feel better, and know that once those 8 weeks are over, it will seem as if they flew by! Take care and know that you are not alone.
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Comment by TenaciousDee on July 9, 2012 at 10:46pm
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My sailor graduated on 6/29...my only child. We all know what you are going through. Honestly, it does get a bit easier....but I still have moments when I feel the panic setting in. The tears still come (daily)...but that's ok. It's an adjustment that I know I just have to get use to. A new way of life. We're military mom's now. So, if you have to cry...it's ok. The next 9 weeks will be the hard...I know they were the hardest 9 weeks of my life, but that moment you put your arms around him and see him in his uniform it's so worth it. This site was a salvation for me....I had it up 24/7. I send you a huge hug!
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Comment by kdmac1 on July 9, 2012 at 10:48pm
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Its perfectly normal to be sad. I cried for days afterwords, then I started getting his letters and I knew he was okay and doing well. He was actually enjoying it (well most of it anyway). I agree try and stay busy. I cant believe my SR PIR is only 10 days away so it does go by fast at the same time. This sight has been a great help so I hope it will be or you as well
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Comment by GM2JoinesMom on July 10, 2012 at 2:08pm
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I know it may be hard right now...be strong... wait until he comes home the first time on leave, you behold with pride your son or daughter, that you sent off as what seemed as just a kid, comes home with a whole new perspective of life and the world. Of course that is all easier to say now, it wasn't so easy for me a couple of weeks ago when my son's ship left on it's first deployment.
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OMG I know exactly how you feel. My son is there too right now. I said God gives us these children as blessings and after raising them for all these years we get attached just to let them go. It's so hard. I don't know how some parents just can kick them out when they turn 18. I miss him so much. My heart definitely broke and he carries that piece with him. I stayed strong for him up until the time he left FT. Dix for the airport in Philly. The tears just streamed down my face. I am so glad we have this site. We are going to get through this tough time together! Stay strong and pray.
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I think I cried for four month and I still cry he is on big ships for nine months be brave it doesn't get better just easier sometimes
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