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MOMS - This is a MUST READ !!!
This article speaks for itself. I'm sure we can all relate to this mother's feelings. Get your tissues ready!
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Permalink Reply by pinkcubby on
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This is an awesome article and yes I am crying. Reading this makes me think of my son thinking and saying the same thing to me. I am so proud of my son and our military forces. He is right now in A School and entered the Navy for reserves but recently has told me he likes it so much that he wants to go active. I was not really surprised but scared but I know that it is time to let go of my little bird and let him soar like the eagle he wants and will be. I am a PROUD NAVY MOM!! Thanks again for this article Invisible12
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Permalink Reply by al0251 on
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wonderful article and yes i am crying . It came perfectly my son is at boot camp and grad is in 10 days!!! This pass week i have been soo strange, irritable and kind of more anxious for PIR, this weeks are longer and longer. It's been hard for me too to let go my first born. I missed him yelling at me downstair Ma I am home and in less that two weeks he wil be a SAILOR. I am a proud Navy Mom, HOWEVER I MISS HIM SOO MUCH. THANKS TO THIS WEB IT'S A GREAT Support for me and all moms, wife significant one that keep us connected. Reading this article made me realize why i have been soo emotional tis week. Miss my baby boy. Can't wait to see him with his uniform. God bless all our military people all the time, they are there to protect our Ccuntry.
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Permalink Reply by julieb1019 on
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I think that every Mom feels the same way-proud of our Sailor who as our sons and daughters always have our hearts and blessings of love and support-no matter what.
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Permalink Reply by medic mom on
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What a great article. It so says what all of us feel about our sons and daughters that have chosen a career in the military. I was scared at first when my son made his choice. There have been many days that that scared mom creeps up on me and others. Just knowing he is where he wanted to be makes me happy. He will always be my little boy but now he is a man. Serving his country. He is still in boot camp til 9/9. I am a PROUD NAVY MOM. I am also proud of all the other men and women who answered the call to serve this great nation. Thank you to them and to all of you moms out there who have been willing to allow your children to be amazing adults.
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Permalink Reply by Hawkeye Mom on
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This brought tears to my eyes. My sailor flew into Tokyo at 2 am this morning. First deployment. I am also a PROUD NAVY MOM.
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Permalink Reply by Invisible12 on
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Hawkeye Mom - May God Bless you and your son. {{{hugs and kisses}}}
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Thank you so much.I have alreday forwarded your article to a close friends whose sons are in the army & marines.
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