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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 firstonesmom-11/352 on
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My son left today and I am not so patiently awaiting the "I'm here" phone call. He did call on the way to the airport this morning though. That just made me start crying all over again!
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anyone having sons who also left today please feel free to add me as a friend
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Permalink Reply by Cheryl56(Ship11 DIV352) on
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My daughter left today,just got a text that she is at Chicago,now we wait for the I'm okay phonecall.Not sure how I feel right now,don't think it has sunk in yet :(
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Permalink Reply by B'sproudmom on
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My son left today also. We live in Michigan, so he took a bus from Lansing. I got my call at about 5:45pm that he had arrived safely. Said he wouldn't be able to call for about 3wks again now. So good to know there are so many others in our same shoes!
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Permalink Reply by momof3djm on
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My son leaves for GL on 8/14 I thought I was doing good until I started reading all the stuff, I think I was better not really knowing anything...LOL..I am so proud of my son, excited for his new adventure and a little sad. I know that it is all going to be ok just a little nervous.
Karen
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Permalink Reply by Dee - Dustin's Mom on
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In exactly one month I will be dropping my son off so he can get shipped out on the 7th. It hasn't quite hit me yet..
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Permalink Reply by Chas'Mom on
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I've been having those panic feelings at night...you know when you get ready to close your eyes and reflect on the day and then you remember....Oh, one less day with my baby at home. Yes, Chas is my baby...last one. I'm a single mom, daughter is married and these means it will be just me and the dogs...which is scary enough as to whom I will be but the idea that I won't be walking into the other room to see him or call his name and him answer.
I tried comparing this to my child going away to college but at college they could call home...I think the thought of not talking to him daily is a big thing.And then on the other hand, I don't think I could be prouder of my son...what a wonderful opportunity he has been given/taken .... He is my pride and joy.
I also could ramble all day about it....it's like giving birth, you talk about it all the time....it's a part of your whole world and I'm sure my friends are tired of hearing about it....but they would never say so....that's why they are called friends!
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Permalink Reply by Arkansas Mom ship02 div948 on
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Hi, this web site is awesome for rambling on! So glad to have found it and all the support and info... I understand the mixed emotions, your so heartbroken yet so proud all at the same time.... I'm a single mom, too and this is my last one at home, he is 18 and just graduated high school 2 months ago... I've never lived on my own before, yikes! but I'm just trying to keep as busy as possible and doing everything to enjoy my last 5 weeks with my baby boy..... Its all going to be ok, but its just tuff going thru this !!
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15 days....ughhhh! My daughter and I were talking about which camera to bring in the middle of White Castle and the next thing you know...we're both trying very hard not to burst out crying....didn't work, we started grabbing the napkins and dabbing our eyes....I guess this is to be expected....it just came out of nowhere.
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Permalink Reply by Shanna on
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Hugs to you! I think it's quite OK to have that happen. People may wonder what is going on, and you guys will later have a moment to share. "remember when we burst into tears at White Castle?" Mine leaves 8/2 he called me at work to bring home a few boxes to pack/donate things in his room and I used half a box of tissues. Thank goodness I didn't have any meetings to go to and my office mates are supportive. They got me more tissues ;)
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oh wow....my son hasn't said anything about boxing up stuff....not sure how I will handle that one when/if it comes....maybe he thinks I'll just take care of it when needed. OR both of us are in denial that life as we know is really changing. :)
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