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Need opinions what to do
My son is to graduate on May 10. My husband his father has been sick and was found he has an aneurysm. Is in the hospital actually was sent to a hospital that does brain surgeries like he needs. I have been writing my son a couple letters a week. Haven't written this week yet been to busy with my husband. I don't know if I should tell my son in a letter what is going on. Its a small bleed but still serious. My son is older 29 and not the type that is emotional about stuff. I just wouldn't want to distract my son though. Any thoughts about this as to what someone else would do.
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Permalink Reply by lemonelephant on
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I'm sorry you are in this position and my prayers are with you and your family. You know your son and what he can handle, but most of the time it is best to wait until after the "I'm a Sailor!" call or following PIR. Ask yourself if you want him to come home at this time to be there for his father and you, if the answer is no, then wait to tell him. Your SR is very close to PIR, so although it is serious, think about his situation and what you believe he would want and what he can handle. If you do decide to tell him, please contact the PAO to let them assist you with making sure supports are in place for him when he receives the news. Are you going to be able to make it to PIR with this going on?
On another note, join the group, PIR 05/10/2013 TG 26 11 Divisions (177-186 and 926), to connect with others with loved ones training with your SR. You may also want to join, or at least check out, Boot Camp Moms (and loved ones), PIR Reference Information, and New Members Stop Here. There will be a lot of great information and support for you in those groups as well as in the PIR group. Be sure to check out the Pages (found under the pictures of the Members) and Discussions within the groups. Also, what will his rating (job/specialty) be? There are groups for most of the "A" Schools and/or ratings?
(Group names within this reply are clickable links. To join a group, click on the group name and after the group page opens, click on “+ Join...” in the upper right.)
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Permalink Reply by bonitachica (ship11 div126) on
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I agree with lemonelephant. You know what your son can handle but at the same time you want your son not to be distracted and finish BC with family support. Maybe wait until after PIR and contact PAO to assist you. My son asked me to not tell him about anything that was going on to distract him from BC/PIR. Which I was fortunate nothing serious happened while he was gone. You are the better judge of this situation and can make a better decision about your family.
I also joined groups on this site that really helped keep me informed about all things Navy. My thoughts and prayer are with you along with a hug.
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Permalink Reply by shihtzulover56 on
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I am going to wait to tell him. I think he would handle it ok but I don't want him to think we here at home are anything but happy and carefree. It might make him feel a little less excited about whats going on for him right now. In his last letter said he is a submariner and will be in school for nukes when he graduates. Thanks for opinions it was what I was thinking too.
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You and your family continue to be in my prayers.
Join Nuke School Charleston, NUKE moms and/or Loved Ones in the Nuke Program!. You may also want to check out Sub Moms.
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Permalink Reply by Ship 13 div249 on
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My son and I talked about if someone even died in the immediate family would he want to know? And his answer was no. He knows that this kind of devestation would not equip him to continue. I am sorry you are going through this, but for your sons future, it may be best to wait. There is really nothing he can do to change it anyway, but pray. My prayer is for you, and I know that this must be hard, however, we still have to put our kids first, even if it means them not knowing for a few more days. All our love and prayers!
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