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Vulnerability; capable of or susceptible to being wounded or hurt
Along with many of you, two weeks ago today was the last I saw/talked to my SR. He has known for awhile what he wanted to do. He just wasn't sure about the timing. In Feb., he went and saw the recruiter, then came DEP, and then summer happened (fast). I was so full of pride and happiness for him. I was even giddy. I couldn't even talk about him and what he was doing without a big stupid smile on my face. Then the time came. It came too fast. I wasn't ready. It happened anyway. I hid my tears and poured love and encouragement all over him. I am a tough person. Well, at least I *thought* I was until he left. SR leaving made us empty nesters and my husband works nights. Where is everybody?!?!? The silence is awful. In the silence I wonder. I wonder what he is doing. Wonder if he is sleeping. Wonder if he is eating. Wonder if he is going to call. Wonder if I'm going to get mail. I want one phone call so I can hear his voice. I was so excited for him to go explore life, learn and serve his country like his dad, 2 grandpas, an uncle and 2 cousins. My feelings have blindsided me. I don't like. I feel like a wimp. What's the future hold if I can't get it together for 8 stinkin' weeks?
vulnerable.....that's how I feel. It's a new feeling.
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Comment by B'sNukeMoM⚓️MMN(Vet) on August 21, 2014 at 6:45pm
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Hang in there Gayle! You are not alone in this that's for sure ;-) Make sure you join various groups related to what your SR will be doing - that alone will keep you busy!
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Comment by Gayle on August 21, 2014 at 7:12pm
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thanks, it seems the past couple days have been especially hard. I feel like I did when he first left. I've had some hard knocks that I've dealt with better than this. :)
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That made me chuckle. I'm not able to get here as often as I like. I would like to be more involved. I do enjoy reading what comes through my email. Even if I don't hear from my SR others are and that's encouraging.
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Comment by Coach Shelia on August 22, 2014 at 8:17am
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Hello Gayle! Sending prayers and well wishes your way today and forever! I need to tell everyone I meet here that first off! You're on your way to one many celebrations of his accomplishments...PIR( Pass in Review) graduation! I understand what you mean by the silence. We're here for you, we're here with you!
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Comment by lahlahlisa on August 23, 2014 at 11:41pm
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You are not alone Gayle. Our son just graduated Friday, Aug 15. We drove from Tennessee to the graduation. He spent Liberty that day with us, then we dropped him off back on the RTC, and we watched him walk away. Later that night, it finally hit us. Our 18 year old son was no longer a boy. He was becoming a man. My husband cried like a baby in our hotel room, and I joined him. I have had cried on and off. But, this is the natural progression of things. Our son is on course for a great adventure, and we have seen tremendous positive changes in his respect and responsibility. He is in Monterey, CA at DLI for A school. I am happier today because he called. I miss him, but, I have determined not to be an overbearing mother. I must give him space, treat him like a man and give him the respect that he is earning while he is figuring out life.
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Congratulations to y'all!!! :) That must have been a great day. Good luck to your son may he do great things now and in the future.
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Comment by BCR0095 on August 24, 2014 at 4:30pm
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Hi Gayle! I'm glad your here, for myself it's been a roller coaster ride of emotions, what lahlahlisa states above is so very true! Transitions in our lives and our hearts, the one thing that will always be true is the bond between a Mama and her child. If I catch myself starting to think to much I try to busy myself, you should see the house ;) or our toliet bowl ;) My husband's thinking " I wish she would put that energy into other things', :) but it's busy work. I think best doing busy work it leads to emptying the frustrations, but tears and 409 don't mix well, fyi ;) Look me up if you need to chat sometime. Rest knowing that your not alone in, this and through this ;)
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Comment by BunkerQB on August 25, 2014 at 1:56pm
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lahlahlisa, you and your husband should take this opportunity and visit him in Monterey as often as you can. There is so much to explore - from Monterey to San Francisco/Napa the the north and south to San Diego. The drive along Highway 1 (Pacific Coast Hwy) is breathtakingly beautiful. You won't be disappointed.
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That's great, Bella. Ours is 23 more days. Enjoy the time with your Sailor!!!!
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Comment by Karrie B on September 26, 2014 at 7:19pm
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I'm a newbie. My son left two days ago. I didn't know about N4m until I dropped him off at the recruiters office Tuesday. I think I might be addicted to this and watching the bc video so I can see what he is seeing
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