Good Luck to our gal

[NavyBamaMom]

     Good luck and best wishes to our daughter.  My what a bittersweet day.  We enjoyed the going away surprise party yesterday, but honestly I don't think I've had much sleep over the past few days.  I've managed to pull about 3 hours tops every night for the last week.  I lay asleep wondering what God has in store for my daughter.  She has set sail into a new chapter in her young life.  Where exactly will this chapter take her in life??? I am not sure but I pray it will turn out to be all that she has ever wanted in life.  I just pray that she is safe and sound always.  It's hard to see the oldest child leave the nest...but I believe its even harder to watch the youngest leave.  I'm always questioning myself as to if I prepared her enough for what is out there...the unknown.  I don't worry so much about her...it's the other ones I worry about...the folks in life that are cruel and unkind.  She is a big~little~young lady now...not a momma's baby.  She will always be my baby girl...but wow so much to look forward to in her becoming the women that I know she will be. 

 

     I have held back my tears from her...not wanting her to see me cry so that she isn't worried about her mom.  Today she left to head to Meps...and we will go watch her swear in tomorrow.  Reality is setting in quick...seeing her room, clothes, pictures, and her old dog "Buddy" she has had since 6th grade really hit me hard today once we got home from seeing her off.  I am so proud of her and see this as a great change and opportunity for her...but like I said...bittersweet.  On one hand she has left and is doing what she feels is right in her life to do and what she wants to do (and I believe she can attain anything she sets her mind to), but on the other hand I realize that my gal will not be home in a long, long time with bootcamp and her school shortly after.  I won't be able to go into her room and see her sound asleep or talking to her at all hours of the day and night.  She has always been here for me...and now she is gone and growing up so fast.  I just miss her and nothing nobody can say or do can ease my pain right now.  It just takes time to adjust...and a lot of tears.  I'm glad we had some fun times before she left...memories to last forever...and priceless.  As the song says, "You will be safe in HIS arms".  God keep my daughter safe today, tomorrow, forever and always.  She is truly loved and missed.  I'm looking forward to whatever calls or mail I will get from her.  I love you Amb...you mean the world to me/us.  Love & God Bless you always my sweet, sweet daughter (baby girl)!!!!!   

[itsmemom]

As I read your letter, I see myself and my daughter---where she will be in a few months. My daughter leaves for bootcamp on 3/21/2011. This is all happening so fast, she was at MEPS on 1/20/2011 and got her job assignment and bootcamp date. Frankly, I knew she was signing, but thought we would have several more months to get used to this idea. I know after bc she will be in Illinois and I am thankful that her brother lives in Chicago, and we are not that far away in southeastern Michigan. Right now I feel lost, and I am so thankful for this website, so I can connect with others.  I have a lot of ?? and feelings not sure what to ask right now. I want to thank everyone for the info. that they have experience and greatful to have this site. I look forward to reading everyones blogs. I wish all our sons and daughters good luck in whatever they do in the service--and thank them for serving our country!

[NavyBamaMom]

Enjoy your daughter while you have her home.  I wasn't expecting ours to leave as soon as she has.  We did drive up to Nashville to see her off.  We got up there around 9 a.m.  I took pic's and watched them swear in.  It was pretty neat seeing all of them swear in...take the oath.  She did take her cell phone and I guess it'll come back in the box they send home.  That is okay though...been able to stay in touch with her throughout the day which has been a blessing to me and brought me much comfort.  The website is really neat and looking for new friends that are going through the same thing.  I still feel lost...but seeing her smile today was the best feeling in the world.  She was so ready to go.  We are so proud of her.  Looking around I saw many fixing to ship out and some still there for jobs and processing.  I just looked around and thought those were someones else's children. I was so proud of each and every one there fixing to ship and those still processing in and trying to find the job they wanted.  It made me feel proud that our daughter was there and doing what she feels is her part.  I hope boot camp goes well for her and I get a call in a few weeks.  I just love hearing her voice.  It was hard to come back home and see all her things and pic's I have throughout the house.  I just tell myself if she can do this...so can I.  My husband is ex Navy (trident sub)...got out in 90's so I kind of know how Navy life is but so much has changed since then.  She would always tease him while he talked to her calling his days in the Navy...Old School.  I like you wish all our sons and daughters good luck in the service and their jobs are so important.  We owe them so many thank you's for serving our country.  If you have any questions just post and I'm sure someone will answer.  We have just started out in our daughters journey...so if you want to ask me anything please feel free.  Wishing your daughter all the best and I know she'll do great!!!!  

[AJVNavyMom]

Im tearing up as I read your blog.  Our son just left three weeks ago and he is missed so much.  I still cannot believe he is in the Navy.  A lifelong dream of his, a dreaded day for me. Still trying to adjust, but it is so hard.  I look forward to his "1st" call to us hopefully this week. Hang in there with you daughter.  it's a tough ride, but keep in mind this is about her now.  The very best to your daughter, you and your family. 

[NavyBamaMom]

AJVNavyMom.  My tearing up day hit yesterday as she took the van from the recruiters office.  She was ready to go...and left from Meps today.  She was all smiles and still ready to go.  I've heard from her a few times today so that made the day so much better.  Gosh how I miss her already.  It'll be a long 8 weeks...but if she can handle it...so can I.  I'm so proud of her.  It was a dreaded day...but it went so well and seeing her laugh and smile...just warmed my heart.  I got my fingers crossed you'll hear from your son soon.  You hang in there to and I bet he is doing AWESOME!!!!  Wishing nothing but the best for your son.  Got you and your family in my prayers and take care and your son is almost halfway through.  Congrats to him and a big >THANK YOU< goes out to him from me for him serving our country.  Not everyone is cut out to be able to do this line of work.  We are so blessed to have such great kids.  =^.^=