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Sad Mother of Ship 04 DIV 820 Sailor
Does anyone have a loved-one on this ship? My son is and I miss him terribly, terribly so. It tears me up like I never expected. I hate to say anything to anyone because it's been almost two weeks since he left and all others hear from me is saddness. Has any other mother cried and cried for their sailor?
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Permalink Reply by navytwins on
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I don't have a sailor on this ship but I do have a daughter in boot camp right now ( Ship 04 Div 291). She graduates Sept 02. I miss her terribly. She and I are very close. I write her often to keep her spirits up and tell her funny everyday things like the cat terrorizing the dog. It helps me too! By writing all these silly little things in a letter that she would normally see helps keep me connected with our sailor. I am prior military and thought that this process would be easier because I had been there done that. But I was surprised but how much I miss her and how hard it still was to let go. I get teary eyed sometimes. I just send her a funny card in the mail it helps cheer me up too! It's okay to be a little sad. I totally understand. I just look at this way - my daughter is embarking on an exciting new adventure in her life. She will meet people she never would have if she hadn't joined the Navy. What a great time in their lives to explore and try new things. When I talked to her last - I couldn't believe the difference in her already. She was so confident and self assured. She is very excited and proud of herself. I think that is a great thing for these young people to have this new found pride and self respect, especially in this day and age. Hang in there. It will get a little easier once you start getting regular letters and a phone call or two. Friend me if you would like to chat further. Good luck to you - in a few weeks you will see your son - He will do great -
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Oh, thank you so much for your kind words. And thanks for the support too. Not that I want others to cry and feel sad too,but it is nice to know I'm not totally alone. And you're right - they are embarking on new and exciting memories they will likely always remember. My fortune cookie said something abt walking on many different lands in a lifetime. I think that was meant for my son. He'll appreciate it too. I try to write to him everyday - his recruiter and the letter home stress the importance of the recruits getting mail from home. I do have a daughter and husband at home - but my son and I are very close - as it sounds like you and your daughter are. And as we secretly confess, sometimes there's nothing like your first born. We would text and/or call sseveral times a day sometimes. Now--it's nothing. Maybe that's why it is so hard. I did get a letter from him last week (already) and was absolutely thrilled. It will be a loooong 8 weeks. Wondering if he can have his phone back after those 8 weeks. He then goes to Pre-BUDS. Again, thanks. And good luck to you and yours also!
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Permalink Reply by KSmom-S2 D948 - SAILOR MOM! on
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I've cried oceans of tears and my son just left yesterday! However, right before he got off the plane, I received this text from him, "If it gets too hard mom, I will just think of why I am doing this....for myself, my country and my future......" Hang in there.....I think it's okay for us to grieve.....
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And grieve it is at times. Part of me feels like I should get a grip - at least he's still walking the earth!! The largest part of me just wants to cry. :) But I did go out today and buy him a card - I found a great one that relates perfectly to a story I told abt him at his going away party last month. That made me laugh and it will him too! Thanks for your post. You hang in there too. I hope each day brings a little less tears for you and one day soon you will realize - hey, I didn't cry today. :) God Bless Our Kids.
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I have a son on this ship and miss him terribly as well. It's been really difficult for our family with his absence. I can't wait to see him 14 days!!!
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Permalink Reply by lemonelephant on
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DId you notice that this Discussion was from last year? Please join the group, PIR 10/14/2011 TG 48 - 11 DIVISIONS (341 - 348, 820 - 821 & 948), to connect with others who have loved ones training with your son. There is a Discussion on there for that division. You may want to join New Moms Stop Here and check out the Pages and Discussions there. Two other groups you may wish to check out: Boot Camp Mom's and PIR Reference Information.
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