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He was here...now he's not
We had 3 months before he was scheduled to leave for boot camp. I planned on making the most of the time, every precious day. I took him and his sister to a Jimmy Buffett concert. We went to a cubs baseball game. Lots of family dinners and one on one time together. Making good memories. In spite of all that... its incredibly hard. The time flew by!
Today I woke up wondering how he was doing. I went to bed hoping he was ok. Such a short call...you all know what I mean. I am familiar with the military since my dad did 20 in the Marines and brother did 20 in the Army. But this is my son. Nothing prepares you for all the feelings, the overload, the process. He and his sister are very close. Its been the 3 of us for a long long time.
I am proud of him. He is an amazing young man. The Navy is lucky to have him. But right now, its just a little raw. I look forward to getting to know others in the same boat and supporting each other in this journey.
Thanks!
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Comment by Sheree on October 2, 2013 at 4:42pm
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Hello, my son left sept 24. Like you I have been divorced a long while. I have two boys. My sailor the oldest. We were the 3 musketeers. I had 6 months before he left. Cried every day and still do. Some days I'm at work doing my thing and the next thing you know. There I am in tears. As I read, so many of us missing our kids like crazy. I know I'm not alone in this. It will get better. It's just weird how fast it goes raising them. Like you, we did many special things. Over the summer wanted to create memories to last and do some trips we used to always go on as tradition. On another posting another mom wrote she was grieving like her child died, boy do I get that. I felt the same way. It helps to be able to write now. Glad to have found this site. Helps a lot.
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Comment by TJsMom SHIP 03 DIV 021 on October 2, 2013 at 11:01pm
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I am sitting here nodding my head as I read your comment. I relate to so many things! We were also the 3 musketeers. He is only 18 months younger then his sister and they are very close, which makes me happy. I cannot go in his room, or anywhere near it right now. The day he left I did, just to get some glasses and pick up a bit. I sat on his bed and cried.Then I found the bumper sticker that said "proud sailor parent" and the card with info about this site. More tears then.
I am happy to find this site also. I invite all comments, stories,and appreciate the support. I am a basket case. Just when I think I am strong, and can handle it, I find my throat tighten and my eyes fill. We are all in this together, and its obvious we love our kids so much.Maybe tomorrow I will make it through the day without crying. Maybe not.
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This is the first week since he left. I hugged him so tight that last day. When he called he said he would call back in approx. 2 1/2 hours. He was obviously nervous, and I didn't think he would be calling back that night. I think he meant 2 1/2 weeks. He was nervous. I know he's happy. I know he gave this a lot of thought and wasn't just a whim. Its just hard to let him go. I knew he wasn't gonna live me forever, but this is just so final. It changes so many things. Holidays. His sister's B-day is around Thanksgiving. I hate to think about the holidays. My mom watched her husband go to Viet Nam and her son go off, too. No internet then, no info like this available. I can't imagine what she went through. I have a great appreciation, as always for her. I wish I could talk to her. She's passed away. I know she is watching over my son, and fiercely protecting him.
This is heart breaking right now. xxoo
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He has been gone 16 days now. It does not seem like very long, but feels like forever to me. I got the form letter before I got the box, which was really good for me. The letter gave me an address. The box gave me tears. I was doing really well after that, getting some kind of communication was really helpful. Then... he called. But I was not home! I missed his call! I have been in a bit of a funk ever since. Trying to shake it off. I just wish I could have talked to him. It would be so good to hear his voice!
I have written him quite a bit. No response as of yet, but I don't know if they have much time for that. I am looking forward to Thanksgiving so much. So much to be grateful for, since his PIR is the 27th. It will be awesome!
Counting the days
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