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my son is gone
my son left last night. I am so sad, I cannot stop crying, does it get better?
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Permalink Reply by Proud Texas Mom on
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Yesterday was a week ago that my son left. So mine is still pretty fresh. I have little "melt downs" about once a day. But that's a big improvement from the day he left. I just try to remember this is not forever and it is something he truly wanted to do. The worst part is for their whole lives we have been able to see them and/or talk to them every day and for that to suddenly be gone is awful. Praying for you and both of our sons.
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Permalink Reply by julglenn on
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It will get better, just start writing your letters! My son has been in for two years, I was were your were. He just returned from his first 8 month deployment! I was there when his ship pulled it! And when the doors lift at graduation and you see him in his uniform standing proudly, you will be crying tears of joy!
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Permalink Reply by gigirose2010 on
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thanks ladies. jon has only been gone 2 days and it seems like forever! I cant imagine months or even years! he is only 18 also and he graduated from high school last Saturday, he is still so young but I know in my head it is a great thing all of our kids are doing it just hurts so darn much!
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Permalink Reply by CJsmom on
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It does get better! I stopped crying, but still have a few butterflies every now and then. It has only been 5 days, but it seems like so much longer!
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Permalink Reply by shea05-ship11div288pir8-9-13 on
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just keep praying for him and know that God is watching over him. My son graduates BC on Aug,9-it gets better
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