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So, August moms~ How are you doing?
My son leaves for GL on 8/8 and I am excited, proud, nervous, a bit sad and much more! Lots of emotions! He has been a DEPper since early November, so I should be ready... but not really!
He is in for 6 yrs because he is going to be a nuke. He says he wants to make a career of the Navy. Time wll tell.
I have 4 kids... a married son (lives close by), a daughter 22 (in college and moving out next month ~finally), my DEP son- 18, and my baby~ almost 15 yr old son.
With my daughter and my Navy boy leaving soon I am going to have a near empty nest, after YEARS of having a full, noisy house. I also hate autumn, so I am thinking I need to be VERY busy when that time comes. Life is about changes. I know that, but it sure is bittersweet to let your babies grow up!
So, how are you gals doing?
♥~Dale
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Permalink Reply by VikkiBeDell on
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My son left yesterday also. There were 5 people at his swearing in, it was really quite nice! His step sister was virtually inconsolable, since they've been family since she was 3. It was so nice to be able to have grandparents there also. I did ikay until I got his text that they'd landed in Chicago then it really hit me that he was gone, not just at his dad's or a friends house. Felt a little lonely last night, but I'm so excited for him!
My prayers are with all of our young people as they face this adventure!
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Permalink Reply by momoftwosons on
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Well - I'm starting with the mixed emotions. Booked our hotel ystdy for when he leaves for MEPs and will take him out to dinner the night before he takes off and of course the swearin in ceremony - I feel selfish but I do not want to share the time with anyone else accept my husband. As we too will be starting our own journey of empty nest. Bittersweet as our babies take flight. I just don't feel like dealig with my own mother and/or others and have not invited them to attend.
But on a positive note, his younger brother and I are having a surprise pre-boot camp bash and birthday combo for him next week for him to see all his buds - that ought to keep me busy and of course finishing up the cleaning of his room ;( I can see that my husbands attitude is changing sometimes for the good but picking on him more - wondering if that is more fear since they are so close and spend so much time together as father and son - he will be truley lost. I have my Women's Guild and quilting to keep me busy - trying to get him into a hobby but nothing is working. Up til now he spent his time with his sons and baseball games etc. now it will be devastating.
I do send light and love to all mom, parents, siblings and families and special prayers too to all our sons and daughters as they begin their new journey in the US Navy. God Bless.
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Permalink Reply by proud2baNavyMom on
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momoftwosons, I understand completely how you feel. My son leaves in 3 days and I do not want to share that moment with anyone else. However, my son has asked wis girlfriend to marry him and they are planning on have a spring or summer wedding next year. Therefor, I now have a future daughter-in-law to share the leaving day and swearing cerimony with. I am ok with it I just wish he would have waited a little while. Gos Bless you and yours and all the other parents, and families of you sailors and future sailors.
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Permalink Reply by Adam's Mom. on
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Oh Mi.
My son Adam leaves Aug 30 from Bos. I am nervous, overwhelmed etc. You all know exactly what I am feeling. He told me he is nervous( that makes me more nervous.) Could he be having 2nd thoughts? is this normal?
We meet with the recruiter on the 22nd to go over the fine details. I just ordered my NAVY MOM tee shirt. I am so Proud and so worried.
Uugh, time is flying. I am so not ready for this, But I must be strong can you tell I am stressed- I am making no sense, huh?
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I'm wondering if your son will be sworn in with mine. Jimmy goes up on the 30th - swearing in ceremony on the 31st and off to Great Lakes. My husband and I booked a room for the 30th at the same hotel they are staying at so we don't have to worrry about traffic and getting lost in Boston, It will be our last night together and will go out to dinner with plenty of tears from me. I think he is both nervous and excited - much mixed emotions and I see a wall of defense building up - Our concerns are legit but we have to remember this is their journey and this is what they've decided to do. I've come to the conclusion that I am there for support and pray every day that he will be happy and safe. So very proud - and now I have to look into ordering a Navy Mom tee too ;) Maybe we'll met if you get to the ceremony on the 31st.
Stay Strong and God Bless
jeanne
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Permalink Reply by ThunderD'sMom on
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I have 8 days until my son leaves. It seemed so long ago he signed up, but now the time is actually here for him to leave. I don't think I can deal. I am getting teary-eyed at every stupid little thing. He is my only son and I am so used to having him around, that empty nest thing doesn't sound so easy. How is it possible that Moms and Dads have been dealing with this kind of thing for so long and I have been oblivious? But this site gives me strength. Thanks fellow Navy Moms!
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Permalink Reply by motheroftwo (ship 07/div 340) on
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Hi thunderdaves mom!! I know just how u feel!! I was there 8 days ago!!! We took my sr to the recruiters ofc today...I know it may sound strange but today (while it was still hard) I found a great peace today! I truly know think is what Billy was meant to do!! I have spent months dreading today but I know tomorrow I will once again have something to look toward to!! Getting his letters and seeing him at PIR!!! Know that we are all here for you!!! My thoughts and prayers are with u all and ur srs! HUGS TO U ALL!!!!
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Susan, Our boys should be meeting up on base in a few short hours. as been a really hard day but I know they will both do great. Can not wait for the next 8 weeks to pass. Talk to you soon have to go cry some more.
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Permalink Reply by Michelervc on
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My son also left today. They came yesterday and then today we went to Fort Hamilton to see him take his oath. What heartbreak it was to have him leave with the recruiter yesterday. All of his friends were there and to see a bunch of boys hugging and crying on top of my own family was so emotional. Im feeling the same way you are feeling. Hang in there.
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Permalink Reply by Five0babe03 (USS Barry Momma) on
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My Son also left today :( He is headed to GL on a plane. I am wondering when i will get the call that he arrived? I read that they are allowed to make a call when they get there?
Still sick inside, feeling sad and Proud/happy at the same time.... So much emotions.... I had him when i was 16 and now i feel like i wanna just cry!!!
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Hang in there Im still feeling sick but I know this was the best thing for him. To make such a big decision at there age shows they have a direction and a goal which is alot more than others their age
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Permalink Reply by nyyoli on
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hello..hope u feeling ok..my son landed today at gl 930am so im here just waiting for his call.he been texing me ..so thats cool...n yes the house feels so empty now ..more at nite bc that was our queit time together which we talked most of the nites..so that im gonna miss alot,,,but i know it takes time,,,n things changes,,,i have my oldest son near by he is 25,,,but my youngest is 20,,his 21st birthday is tmr aug 25...so i wrote alil note for him to take with him,,n also hes friends did the same in his address book..it was the tiny book i found..so lets see if gets to keep it...anyhow the count down starts..i told him...so see u soon i told him n good luck luv u ray!!.....
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