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I hope you dance

Well tomorrow will be a week since my son left for BC and the tears and the sad feeling still there but are getting a little easier has I sit here and think back to the last two weeks that he was home it was great. I got married on January 29, 2011 and my son walked me down the asile and gave me away to the most wonderful guy, it was such honor to be walking with him at the reception we had a mother -son dance and it was so emotional for me because I knew in less then two weeks I would be saying bye to him, we danced to ( I hope you dance) this song says everything to my son that I wish for him and as we were dancing he was telling me how much he appricated everything that I had done for him and that he he knew that I was going to be ok because I had married a great guy that would be there for me and that he didn't have to worry about me this coming from my 18 year old he was consoling me, he has always been a great kid but I knew that night that he was now great young man, it's so hard to let go of that little boy that I took care of and now he was taking care of me. We had his going on a journey party the Saturday before he left (Valentine's Day) I was so proud to see how many friends and family came to wish him good luck and to grab that last hug for awhile. I knew that night that he had touched so many people and that made me so proud, as the weekend came and went every little laugh, hug or anything else that he did was so much special because I knew that the hours were counting down and then on Monday Feb 14th we took him for a big breakfast and spent a few more hours talking and laughing, then it came time to take him to the recruiter office and the lump in my throat became larger and once again my wonderful 18 year old was once again telling me it was going to be ok. We are now counting down the days and planning our trip to Chicago we are so excited for him along with the other feelings it such a emotional roller coaster, I am sure there are many more tears to come and I can still hear his voice telling me mom its going to be ok and I know that he is right.

To my son "I hope you dance" because life is a dance either you can sit it out or rock it out..... and my son ROCKS.

LOVE YOU JC

MOM

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Comment by AJVNavyMom on February 20, 2011 at 8:39pm: My son is into his 7th week, and I can tell you, I miss him every minute of every day. The tears just don't go away. I've learned not to be anywhere without tissues...you never know when they will resurface. Stay busy and remember to write your son a lot and always be strong and upbeat. Hold off on letting him know you're sad without him. He needs to be very focused on his new journey. All the best to your son and family!

Comment by Joshuablue Ship 2 Div 203 on February 20, 2011 at 9:23pm: As I sit here and read your beautiful words I cried myself. I keep telling myself that it is only eight weeks of not being able to contact him when I just want to hear his voice. My son leaves on April 20th and I cry at the thought of watching him walk away to get on the bus! The more I read from all the wonderful mothers on here, the more I know how wonderful all these sons and daughters are! It is amazing to see these small people grow into such caring, loving and strong adults. Your son sounds like a very kind and caring young man, and I have you both in my prayers. God speed for your day to reunite with JC.

Comment by Teresa43insc on February 21, 2011 at 8:52am: Thank you so much, and it does help so very much to read the post from others that feel the same and to know that you are not alone, no matter how many people that are around you everyday who give support and love and try to say the most encouraging words, but if they have not gone through it they can't understand what we are feeling. God bless you and your family.

Comment by Laina on February 21, 2011 at 9:52pm: Judy, I love the map idea. I am already doing the scrapbook. He even sent me his boarding pass when he went to boot camp. He is now in A school in Pensacola, FL. Moms, I understand all the tears. I still shed them even today. Just know that when boot camp is over you will get to hear those wonderful voices a lot more and then it will be the voices of Sailors. My son said he loves being in the NAVY... Support and prayers is what they need. Give them all of that you can. I have 2 boys. The oldest 19 and now in A school and the other one 18, graduating high school this year and now he said he is heading to the NAVY as well. His brother made an impact I guess. GOD BLESS our SAILORS and GO NAVY !!

Comment by Teresa43insc on February 23, 2011 at 8:53am: Thanks Navy Aunt....I received his graduations information yesterday I was so excited to get his note at the bottom of the form it made me of course shed more tears but tears of joy that I know he is ok and that he is doing well. We have already started planning our trip he graduates on April 15th. (: