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My Baby just left for RTC,

My son just left for RTC. You would think I would be use to this, my oldest son graduated RTC in May of 2006, and since that time, is now in the Army stationed in Germany. But this is my youngest, and we are very close. I am happy for him. He loves the medical field and will be a Corpsman. His dreams are all coming through. But it is still hard already not having him here to talk to. I am happy and sad all at the same time.

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Comment by Psalm150.1.6 on March 5, 2014 at 11:39pm: Congrats! I know how you feel. My son has not left yet, but I`am quietly dreading May 6. May God watch over your son and soothe your heart!

Comment by Loralee on March 6, 2014 at 11:46am: Psalm 150; my son was set to leave May 6 also. We thought he had a couple more months, but he ended up leaving this week. We had a week and a half when we found out he was leaving earlier. He was ready and excited and nervous. It is a strange feeling being happy for him and sad for me at the same time. I find myself tearing up, but not actually crying. God has him, and I trust Him to take care of him.

Comment by navymama_ship11_div154 on March 6, 2014 at 3:27pm: I hope you are doing ok. I know it is so hard. Didn't think it would be this bad. I'm just trying to look forward to my first letter. My phone call....etc... Hang in there!

Comment by Loralee on March 6, 2014 at 4:02pm: I have my moments. I will catch myself in a small panic attack and tear up. It is the little things that sets that off. But I will be fine. He is following his dream, and I couldn't be happier for him.

Comment by Lucy (Ship 04, Div 811) on March 8, 2014 at 1:34pm: Try to keep yourself busy Loralee. You have a good mindset and it's a process for each child we have. You will get through it. It's good you come here. It helps a lot. My sister, Annabel Lee's son left on Feb 4th and she is going through the very same thing. She can't go down the aisle in the grocery that has beef jerky. Each day she has gotten stronger and happier. You will do that too. You can get instant support by coming to the Main Room and chatting with the amazing ladies there. I look forward t chatting with you soon. Peace and Blessings for you.

Comment by Loralee on March 8, 2014 at 2:51pm: Thank you Lucy, yes it is the little things. My Grand Daughter coming in and asking for HER Uncle Blaine was a little tough. Sunday night we all know will be a challenge, because he is the one that got all of us watching "The Walking Dead". That should be interesting.

Comment by Connie on March 27, 2014 at 12:01pm: My baby is due in soon from his first deployment on the Bulkeley. He was in boot camp June 15 2012, left only two weeks after HS graduation. Now he has been to Syria area for 8 months. His sister, is in the Air Force, she has been in South Dakota- Ellsworth,, then Ramstein, in Germany, and presently is deployed in Qatar, Al Udied AFB. I tell you it is hard keeping up. But I plan to be in norfolk for Colin's ship homecoming. So excited and so proud of both of my children.

Comment by Loralee on March 27, 2014 at 2:16pm: Connie, wow this is his first deployment. Seems like my oldest son's ship went every 6 months. I bet you will be one happy momma at Colin's homecoming.