Leaving for Boot Camp the Week of October 25th 2010

[KLMkathy]

I thought it would be nice to start a discussion for our children leaving the week of October 25th 2010.  Welcome everyone.  Kathy   

[Betsy, mom of Stennis sailor]

Sunny,

Yes, I'm sure that is true. I just happened to notice that we were looking for rosaries and prayer cards.

We are quite diverse in our family. My husband was brought up Presbyterian & Methodist (depending on his mom's preference at the time) my oldest son's gf is Jewish, and I was a cradle Catholic, so our kids were brought up Catholic. I have always said that it doesn't matter to me what faith anyone is, as long as they are fortunate to have a God to believe in, in their lives.

Thanks for St. Brendan too. I will go there today and see what I can get.

Betsy

[Betsy, mom of Stennis sailor]

Lori,

I'm so glad that Adam finally got all his information about Monday. A breakfast together will be so nice. I'm planning on making us a huge breakfast, here at our house, on Sunday morning too. Obviously your youngest son is very thoughtful to have taken those days off. What great kids you have.

I am sorry to hear about the stepmom situation. ((hugs)) I don't understand why people don't really think before they speak or type. My prayers will be said to ask God to help her keep her hurtful comments to herself and not to disrespect you. Some people just don't know when to shut up. I'm sorry.

I love the flags on your toes. What a cool idea. You should take pictures and post them on here. Have a great day pampering. I will be doing my hair tomorrow. With Adam being my youngest and my oldest being 30, I look the part of a grandmother right now (which I am), so I will be coloring mine too. :) Gotta look nice for those pictures.

Thinking about you.

Betsy

[stewfam]

My son is leaving on Monday the 25th but he'll actually be arriving to BC on the 26th. I can't believe that this date is actually here!!! I so didn't want summer to end this year because I knew Sep and Oct. would fly by bringing this dreaded date upon us!! I was having fits of RAOC the last couple of days, but I have to say that being part of this group has helped tremendously!! I am so glad I found it. Knowing I am not the only going through this is really helping me. I especially like reading the stories of others who have been through it and they are making me see that there is a light at the end of this tunnel - - I am already looking forward to PIR and seeing him graduate. The next two days, I know are going to be very difficult, but I will find my comfort in this website and prayer. I think I can make it through this. Thank you all and I will be here for you too!! We have the dreaded going away party on Sunday. It won't be too bad until it's time for everyone to leave. It's not good-bye; it's until we see you again. I have to keep saying that to myself.
And that will be in December in the freeezing cold weather up there in Great Lakes !!!!

[TysMomKY]

My thoughts are with you and your son (and family). My son Tyler leaves on the 26th as well. :(

[Nancy]

Lori and Betsy,
Too funny, I just had my hair done yesterday. Had a pedicure last weekend, wish I had thought about the flags, I went with fall colors. Wanted to look good for the party on Sunday. It's late, but I think it is all working out OK. Ian's Dad and Step-mom are taking all of the kids out to dinner on Saturday night, which is really nice too. So Ian is getting to spend a lot of time with his sister and brother (he doesn't get to see them that much).

Lori-I hope things are getting better for you. It's tough to work with the blended family situation in the best of circumstances, and this one sounds a bit difficult. The problem with email or FB is that even if she regrets her words (and she may) they are posted irrevocably(maybe can be removed), but people have already read them. Hopefully Adam will be able to consider the source. I will keep you all in my prayers that all goes well.

I LOVE the idea of the big breakfast. It's nice that you will be able to do that AND super that your other son took the time to go with you. Ian's older (only) brother is coming with me and it will be SO helpful!!

I am meeting with Ian's recruiter (phone call into him, but no response so far) tomorrow to hopefully find out the schedule. I like the way Patti got it down to the minute and that's what I would like too. Plus a parking pass or whatever I need to get into MEPS.
Nancy

[NC_Susan]

YAY Lori!! I know that is such a relief for you! That's great you will have that extra time with him on Monday. I love the idea of the flags on your toes!! That is such a great idea, I might do the same for PIR. Not that you would be able to see it with all of the winter gear we will have on:) Susan

[jordansmom]

We drop my son off at the recruiter's office Sunday at 3:00pm and they will drive him to Baltimore where he will spend the night and then fly out Monday to GL. He is making this time even harder for us than it would normally be. He does not seem to want to spend these last days with his family. He decided to move out 2 months ago to go live with his "girlfriend" and her family. They are not the kind of people any mother would want their child to be involved with and he is putting them ahead of us at this very important time and it is very hurtful. I would love to be excited for him and am so disappointed that he is making that impossible. We are feeling betrayed and unappreciated. I don't know if anyone else has experienced this but it is not something I would wish on anyone. I expected to have some sadness at this time because I will miss him terribly but I never in a million years thought that I would be having my heart broken by my beautiful son over and over just before he leaves. People keep telling me that during bootcamp he will come to appreciate his family and will realize all the hurtful things he has done and while I am hoping for that I am not holding my breath. Has anyone else had this experience? and how did you handle it?

[ElizabethC]

Jordansmom...I am so sorry for what you are going through right now, I had a very similar experience with my son through high school (small potatoes compared to the Navy) but I understand the hurt and dissapointment you are feeling and I agree this is nothing you would ever wished on anyone..hang in there and I will keep you in my thoughts and prayers.
Elizabeth

[KLMkathy]

Jordansmom, I am so sorry you are going through a situation like you are. There was a time with my oldest son when I felt he hated me and it was horrible. All I could do was pray about it. Things eventually changed and we are fine now. I do understand how you feel and I will pray that boot camp will make lots of good changes in your son and he will realize what he has missed. God Bless You. Kathy

[KLMkathy]

Hi everyone, I have enjoyed reading your posts this afternoon while I was working. I went to the grocery store after work and found some great holiday cards and support cards, and funny coping cards. lol. Anyway when I checked out I was showing the cards to the person there and told her they were for my son who was going into the navy Monday and then I proceeded to cry. Oh my goodness, I was so embarrassed. Before she could call the manager to see if I was ok, I controlled myself and then looked at her and said "what can I say, I am a mom". I just looked out the window and saw a full moon. Just rambling. I have now spent two days trying to find a phone card. No one seems to know anything at the store except for cell phone cards. Maybe I am not understanding what they are. Any help would be appreciated. Hugs to all of you. Kathy

[KLMkathy]

Thank you Betsy, Awww, Hugs to you too. I saw those phone cards but I thought they were for cell phones. Oh, well, I think I will go to a different store tomorrow and get it. lol. Talk to you later. Kathy

[Betsy, mom of Stennis sailor]

Oh gosh, I hope they aren't for cell phones. I didn't even check. I guess I'd better go look at it.


Betsy