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Dropped my son off...I can't quit crying!
We checked him into hotel and went out to a nice dinner. When we returned to drop him off, he said goodbye to everyone and then I walked him to the door. We had tears, hugs and a fist bump (ha). He told me I was the best mom in the world and I couldnt hold back the tears any longer. We said our final goodbye and I walked towards the car bawling. My husband greeted me at the car and before I knew it, my son ran up behind me, put his arms around me from behind and kissed me on the head. He said "love you, mamma" and he was gone. He is such a goofball and an awesome kid. Im going to miss him so much.
It was a long hour and a half ride home. I cried and cried. Since Ive been home, it seems that everything reminds me of him. His chair at the family dining table will be empty. I even cried when I realized I will no longer buy strawberry poptarts because he is the only person in the house who eats them. I'm a mess.
If you can't tell, this is my first child to leave home. I have four younger children. I sure hope this gets easier!
Amy
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Permalink Reply by vicsmom72 (SHIP 07 DIV 257) on
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Its definitely very hard, my son left on 6/20 and I cried my eyes out all the way home from meps. Mine is also my oldest and first to leave. Hadn't been away from him more than a week in his 20yrs. The first couple of days were real hard for me, and still a week later, I will just break down and cry.......its just an emotional roller coaster. I think the hardest part is not being able to talk to them. The mother in us wants to make sure that they are ok, and when you aren't able to do that like usual its a very tuff adjustment to your life. I started writing letters the day after he left, actually one long letter that I add to everyday, kinda like a journal. This has helped me a lot. I think once you get to talk to them and write and have some sort of communication, it will get easier, at least I hope so. Hugs to you, hope you are doing ok.
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Permalink Reply by Dakota's Mom on
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I'm doing better. How are you today? I sent you a friend request so we can message.
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Permalink Reply by ProudIdahoNavyMom (Ship3 Div253) on
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Amy,
(((Hugs))) I was right there in your shoes 1 week ago. It was the hardest day in mine and my husbands life. I hope that each day will get a bit better for you both just as it has for us. Yesterday and today we are both able to hold a conversation about Bryce and what he might be doing without getting upset and emitional and that feels amazing! Isn't it funny how their fav foods bring on such emotion? I equate that to a mothers nurturing :) I experienced a similar situation but unfortunately I was in the grocery store and walked past the creamer and I could hear him clearly in my head saying "Mom, don't forget my creamer"....needless to say I had a complete sobbing breakdown right there in the dairy isle. Poor customers lol!
Just take each day at a time, do what feels right when it is right for you and reach out to others who "know" exactly what you are talking about and feeling :) thinking of you!
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Kellie,
I sent you a friend request so we can message. Hope you are doing well.
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Permalink Reply by deaf65 (Ship 11 Div 262) on
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Kyle is my first child too. Yes it will getting better on each day. I started new project by starting to paint our office as fresh paint to keep me busy at home after work . I cried three hours after Kyle left on June 25 and he went to boot camp on June 26th. His dog Jack missed him terrible and was sad sit on his bed :o(
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I sent you a friend request so we can message.
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Permalink Reply by MomOf4 on
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At least you got to take him to the hotel. The recruiter took Blake to St. Louis and checked him into the hotel. He sent me a picture of his dinner! I'm hoping this gets easier. I've missed a lot of work this week, emotionally unavailable is what I told my boss! lol Luckily, they understand!!
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Forgot to say, Blake is also my oldest and first to leave. I have 3 other children to keep me busy.
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Permalink Reply by Proudcomom on
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I had that very same experience. I cried my eyes out. I'm so glad to find other mothers to reach out to who know what I'm going through. This is my oldest son too, I have one more at home. I can't believe this day came so quickly. His whole childhood flashed before my eyes when I left him at the airport. This is it, he's a man now no going back.
Thanks for posting your story. As i'm reading it I find myself crying agian. I feel EXACTLY how you do. Everything I see of his reminds me he's gone. I'm so sad :(
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Sent you a message with my email (I think) :).
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Permalink Reply by ram33 on
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Hi Dakota's Mom,
My son left for GL on the 28th. Everytime I see his house keys I get emotional. I'm so proud of him but can't help feeling sad. Funny because he could drive me crazy when he was home :)
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