Comments - Am I the Only Excited Mom? Why are There So Many Sad Moms?? - Navy For Moms2024-03-28T09:44:11Zhttps://navyformoms.ning.com/profiles/comment/feed?attachedTo=1971797%3ABlogPost%3A8694295&xn_auth=noNavymom904...how wonderful th…tag:navyformoms.ning.com,2015-05-06:1971797:Comment:90445352015-05-06T15:15:33.721ZHootsmomhttps://navyformoms.ning.com/profile/Hootsmom700
<p>Navymom904...how wonderful that you still have so much time with your SR. I am sure you are making the most of everyday. The hardest days were the last days, it was like a 900 lb elephant in the room that you had to get around so you could focus on the moment. For those Moms who have kids who will be leaving in the future, a suggestion. Our SR, knowing full well that he would be out of communication for quite sometime, bought a journal, just a small one. He wrote thoughts and "letters"…</p>
<p>Navymom904...how wonderful that you still have so much time with your SR. I am sure you are making the most of everyday. The hardest days were the last days, it was like a 900 lb elephant in the room that you had to get around so you could focus on the moment. For those Moms who have kids who will be leaving in the future, a suggestion. Our SR, knowing full well that he would be out of communication for quite sometime, bought a journal, just a small one. He wrote thoughts and "letters" everyday to those he cared about, wrote special cards, and made arrangements for birthday presents ect, while he was gone. This way we turn a page everyday, see his handwriting, experience his thoughts and laugh at his wit. He/she can set this up as well on social media, to post new messages while he/she is away, but I love to see his writing. Just a thought for those of you who have time to plan. </p> I too have an overwhelming se…tag:navyformoms.ning.com,2015-05-06:1971797:Comment:90444772015-05-06T15:04:43.281ZHootsmomhttps://navyformoms.ning.com/profile/Hootsmom700
<p>I too have an overwhelming sense of PRIDE!!! I told my son when he left that I didn't know how my mind and heart could hold two such divergent emotions, my heart was breaking at saying goodbye, but I was so joyously proud and happy that he was off to realize his dream and to serve his country. As parents it has always been our job to prepare our children to leave (they kind of don't tell you that when you are going to birth them). The story of a parent's life is joy and heartbreak, first…</p>
<p>I too have an overwhelming sense of PRIDE!!! I told my son when he left that I didn't know how my mind and heart could hold two such divergent emotions, my heart was breaking at saying goodbye, but I was so joyously proud and happy that he was off to realize his dream and to serve his country. As parents it has always been our job to prepare our children to leave (they kind of don't tell you that when you are going to birth them). The story of a parent's life is joy and heartbreak, first steps, first school days.....they have been slowing walking away from us since the say they were born. Just turn your heavy heart towards helping other SRs and Sailors, adopt a Sailor (check out the group), write an extra letter to someone in your SR's Ship/Div in case they don't get mail, find other parents. WE all have just increased our family size by millions, you are now part of the NAVY family, AWESOME!!. Just one more suggestion and I'll stop preaching, but I started my own personal bootcamp. I get up everyday and run (or walk), push ups (yes modified or using a band is ok) sit ups (even a little off the ground is a plus), biking anything that gets you moving. It is during that time that I mentally connect with my SR. I send him positive thoughts, tons of LOVE, and invoke what ever spiritual entity you might believe in to guard, keep him and give him strength (then I ask for a little for myself as well, so I can support him however he needs). Just a little unsolicited advice. Hang in there</p> I'm not gonna lie, I had a co…tag:navyformoms.ning.com,2014-09-19:1971797:Comment:87562182014-09-19T21:42:36.199ZLin11385https://navyformoms.ning.com/profile/Lin11385
<p>I'm not gonna lie, I had a couple of tearful melt-downs in private, but I am over myself now lol. Just had to get it out, file deleted!</p>
<p>The overriding emotion I have is definitely PRIDE: in his choice, commitment, honor, love of country, and willingness to back it all up by his actions. My son and all of these wonderful sons and daughters of the moms on this board, are wonderful, giving, honor-worthy young adults who have my undying respect and gratitude. God bless every one of…</p>
<p>I'm not gonna lie, I had a couple of tearful melt-downs in private, but I am over myself now lol. Just had to get it out, file deleted!</p>
<p>The overriding emotion I have is definitely PRIDE: in his choice, commitment, honor, love of country, and willingness to back it all up by his actions. My son and all of these wonderful sons and daughters of the moms on this board, are wonderful, giving, honor-worthy young adults who have my undying respect and gratitude. God bless every one of them!</p> Well said, pattig! I too, am…tag:navyformoms.ning.com,2014-09-03:1971797:Comment:87346842014-09-03T16:20:00.622ZNavymom904https://navyformoms.ning.com/profile/polo_2
<p>Well said, pattig! I too, am extremely proud of my son. You are not alone with that feeling. And are in no way "abnormal" . That's just silly!! Will I miss him dearly, Absolutely! And, he hasn't even left yet. (10/02 is his day of departure to BC.) I miss my son even while he is still "technically" home. However, like you mentioned, he like your son, is working, or out with his friends, and his girlfriend. I felt "odd" as well, that I wasn't in tears, or depressed when reading many…</p>
<p>Well said, pattig! I too, am extremely proud of my son. You are not alone with that feeling. And are in no way "abnormal" . That's just silly!! Will I miss him dearly, Absolutely! And, he hasn't even left yet. (10/02 is his day of departure to BC.) I miss my son even while he is still "technically" home. However, like you mentioned, he like your son, is working, or out with his friends, and his girlfriend. I felt "odd" as well, that I wasn't in tears, or depressed when reading many posts. Yes, its a difficult time in a parents life, becoming "empty nesters" and seeing your child/ren grow up, making good solid choices and continue on with their lives. I am grateful of the times we spend together as a family, when we do. I am looking forward (counting the days) for his graduation (PIR). I have jumped ahead in time within my mind to the moment when we will see him again, and have the opportunity to spend time (no matter how short or long period) with him. </p>
<p> I have yet to wrap my head around the "no news is good news", for when he has begun his Navy career. But all will absorb into my mind - no choice its reality!</p>
<p>Thank you for the positive outlook! We need more of that.</p>
<p> </p> That is great to hear, syfyfa…tag:navyformoms.ning.com,2014-08-31:1971797:Comment:87308952014-08-31T19:15:37.932ZFlowerPowerNavyMomhttps://navyformoms.ning.com/profile/TLS49321
<p>That is great to hear, syfyfan14. Nice to hear he is maturing. I know I am VERY lucky, as I didn't experience many of the troubles I hear of from other parents. He will be wonderful!</p>
<p>That is great to hear, syfyfan14. Nice to hear he is maturing. I know I am VERY lucky, as I didn't experience many of the troubles I hear of from other parents. He will be wonderful!</p> I love reading all the commen…tag:navyformoms.ning.com,2014-08-31:1971797:Comment:87308542014-08-31T14:21:33.023Zpattieghttps://navyformoms.ning.com/profile/pattieg
<p>I love reading all the comments from other parents! </p>
<p>I love reading all the comments from other parents! </p> Ensignbenson, I too, focus on…tag:navyformoms.ning.com,2014-08-30:1971797:Comment:87305532014-08-30T23:46:46.723ZFlowerPowerNavyMomhttps://navyformoms.ning.com/profile/TLS49321
<p><a class="fn url" href="http://navyformoms.com/profile/mgbsmom">Ensignbenson,</a> I too, focus on the positive and I am so excited for my son!</p>
<p><a class="fn url" href="http://navyformoms.com/profile/mgbsmom">Ensignbenson,</a> I too, focus on the positive and I am so excited for my son!</p> Oh my gosh, thank you! I was…tag:navyformoms.ning.com,2014-08-29:1971797:Comment:87294562014-08-29T23:57:49.116ZEnsignbensonhttps://navyformoms.ning.com/profile/mgbsmom
Oh my gosh, thank you! I was wondering if there was something wrong with me!! I am happy for my son and so proud of him. I was considering leaving this site because it seemed like a competition. Who can prove how much they love their recruit by shedding the most tears! I'm a very positive person and I think that is why my spirits have been high through my son's bootcamp days. I am excited to see him at PIR but I realize that is a short visit and he belongs to Uncle Sam for 6 years. My dad…
Oh my gosh, thank you! I was wondering if there was something wrong with me!! I am happy for my son and so proud of him. I was considering leaving this site because it seemed like a competition. Who can prove how much they love their recruit by shedding the most tears! I'm a very positive person and I think that is why my spirits have been high through my son's bootcamp days. I am excited to see him at PIR but I realize that is a short visit and he belongs to Uncle Sam for 6 years. My dad served in WWII and went an entire year without any contact with his parents. We are so blessed to live in this time. Let's let gratitude be our attitude! Thank you for your post! I ha…tag:navyformoms.ning.com,2014-08-19:1971797:Comment:87164922014-08-19T22:52:06.490ZBarbie (Tommy's mom)https://navyformoms.ning.com/profile/Barbie725
Thank you for your post! I had almost decided to stop coming to this site for the same reasons you mentioned. I am so proud of my son and excited for him. I thought i was weird for not being sad. I know I'll have some sad days of missing him ahead when he leaves but also know he is in God's hands whether he's under my roof or another one!<br />
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It's refreshing to see your post. Thank you!
Thank you for your post! I had almost decided to stop coming to this site for the same reasons you mentioned. I am so proud of my son and excited for him. I thought i was weird for not being sad. I know I'll have some sad days of missing him ahead when he leaves but also know he is in God's hands whether he's under my roof or another one!<br />
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It's refreshing to see your post. Thank you! Wow, Kat12, no tears. I tried…tag:navyformoms.ning.com,2014-08-18:1971797:Comment:87145012014-08-18T19:31:29.557ZFlowerPowerNavyMomhttps://navyformoms.ning.com/profile/TLS49321
<p>Wow, <a class="fn url" href="http://navyformoms.com/profile/Kat12">Kat12</a>, no tears. I tried so hard to keep it together. We tried upbeat. Ya, well... LOL I too worry abt his testing. That's never been his strong area. But I am hoping without the distractions of life out here, video games, friends, the GF, that he can concentrate better and buckle down.</p>
<p>Wow, <a class="fn url" href="http://navyformoms.com/profile/Kat12">Kat12</a>, no tears. I tried so hard to keep it together. We tried upbeat. Ya, well... LOL I too worry abt his testing. That's never been his strong area. But I am hoping without the distractions of life out here, video games, friends, the GF, that he can concentrate better and buckle down.</p>