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In Crisis mode- she leaves for BC in 1 week
Hi All, I don't know how this is all going to play out- she's nervous and excited can't sleep- I can't sleep cause I'm nervous and scared for her- Her going away party on Saturday was a huge success- we all had a great time- and alot of touching moments. But for me- I feel like I have to keep a brave face on and not cry and I feel like I can't talk to anyone about it cause I cry.. I'm thinking taking next monday tuesday and wednesday off was a good idea- My blue candle is ready for bs21 and for whenever I think of her- which means I better go out and get more. Tonight we're going to go get her haircut so it'll look decent instead of BC chopping it off- I guess it doesn't get any realer than that...she has such beautiful hair.. This has been the hardest year- trying to let her goo.. and it's been rough, and it's hitter harder everyday-
K- enough cause I'm at work and the tears are starting-- Fair winds and Following seas to all!
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Comment by lovemysailor on February 26, 2013 at 12:59pm
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hey proudmama- stay strong!!! i know its way easier said then done. i not sure what its like being on the mom side of it but i was the sister going through it a year ago and last month i went through it again as the fiance. each time was a different feeling but none the less it was hard. i found this site a little to late but now that i have found it its been nothing but help. good luck and i will keep you guys in my prayers!!!
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Comment by lemonelephant on February 26, 2013 at 3:38pm
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Hang in there. You will be fine and so will she. Check out the discussion, Things to Do in the Last Month Before Your Future Sailor Leaves for the RTC to make sure you have everything, but I suspect you do.
You may also want to check out Women in the Navy, Mom’s of Navy Daughters, and Mom's of Daughters 2.
(Group names and the discussion name are clickable links.)
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Comment by Steph Proud AG Mom on February 27, 2013 at 7:58pm
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Thank you Lemonelephant- you'll see more of me- She is to be an MA and I see you post alot in the San Antonio Moms group- I have her wallet and phone cards- she's ready- I'm not...I have also joined the Mom's of Daughters 2 group already- I've been on n4m since May of 2012. I've just mainly kept quiet and read everything. I've seen the video's and read all the discussions. at one point I was on here all the time- addicted. lol-
Love my sailor- Were making all the memories we can with her- my niece is a navy wife so I do understand were your coming from She's still only 18 and is book smart not street smart- she thinks she knows it all- scares me to death.. She has waited a year to ship out- it's been long and draining on me.. my heart is breaking, but I know I have to let her go and spread her wings- I have to trust it'll all be ok- with recent posts I will not put religion into this-
Fair winds and following seas to all!
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proudmama, yes, MA is a rating that is dear to me since I have an MA. He reenlisted last year and plans to make the Navy his career, so I'll be around for a while. You are putting her in the best hands of all--those of God and the US Navy.
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