missing my son

[Simon's mom]

Just wanted a little encouragement I feel so sad and lost without my son. I came home from work and his room is empty. I ask my self how can I bea proud Navy mom and so sad at the same time? I love u son.

[mustang]

Hi, i just want to let you know you are in the right place for encouragement. This website has been a blessing to a lot of moms including myself. My son left for BC in November and i'm just now feeling at ease with him being gone. Not going to lie, i still cry because of his absence but i feel better since i spoke to last Saturday, and might i say he sounds great. He was excited to let me know that he was hand picked to be apart of an elite division, and i had to just tell him how proud i was of him. We have raised our sons to be different from others and to strive for better, so pat yourself on the back for a job well done. Our sons pick a career to serve and protect our country so that others they don't know can be safe. So cry if you must, smell his clothes, kiss a picture, do what ever you need to do to feel close to him until he writes or calls. Just continue to come here and talk to other moms that are in your shoes, and it will get better later. Good Luck!

[jcmmmc]

Hi Simon's mom: my son arrived in GL late evening Dec 4th. I cried a lot until the phone call from O'Hare when he arrived in Chicago. He sounded so happy to have all the preliminaries overwith. Your feeling are so normal. Take one day at a time, as I am sure you know. Remind yourself of the good that he is doing. I will friend request you. We can all go thru this together. All moms understand:) Take care; Karen

[Coach Shelia]

I so understand how you feel. I've learned so much about myself and others on Navy for Moms. You adjust too as your Sailor is building their new life. I know my son is prepared for it and he has been so happy! He's making friends and memories that will last a lifetime! Stay encouraged, each passing day gets easier and when you see him in uniform it'll become real that it is the best decision to serve Our Country!

[MattsMom]

I think it will get better over time.  My son left on Wednesday and I am sad because we won't be together for his birthday or Christmas.  But I tell myself that this is only temporary and after Boot Camp, we will be able to talk or text.  I am so proud of him and am trying to stay positive.  It's hard sometimes, but I have faith.  We all have the same feelings but we must stay strong for our kids. 

[jamieRN Div. 073 PIR 1/24]

My son left on the third of this month and i can tell you , i feel the same way .  I just walked in his room last night. I think it is hard any time of the year for one of them to leave the nest but this time ( christmas/ thanksgiving/ new years) is difficult anyway.  I think what i have heard from most of the moms on here is that we have all felt that way.  I find myself tearing up and often at the most in opportune times like grocery store, restraunt  or in the car etc.  What i keep telling myself is that he is following his dream and that it will likely open up wonderful opportunities that he might not have had otherwise.  In fact we live in a city that you either have to work for one of our two hospitals or the state , period and that is just about it or a restraunt so as much as i miss him , painfully so , i know that this is really something that he needs to do and of course i am so proud that he is a part of the greatest Navy in the world for the greatest country in the world.  I know how you feel though.  Every evening i would come home from work, yell up, "hi, honey!" and was always greeted with "Hi, Mom!!
It is so painfully quiet at our home now .  I also had one of my sons that is doing awesome and pursuing business and law but i also had one of my sons, ashamedly that lost his way, sat around , stagnated and made poor decisions so i can look at this youngest son and just be thankful that he has drive and ambition to make his life and his world better( in sharp contrast to my oldest son:(    I hope i have brought you some encouragement this a.m..  I , along with the other moms are here for you .  You raised a sailor, Mama!!!:))

[jcmmmc]

Great words JamieRN; and how completely true, and exactly how our family feels also. Our boys are where they belong. They are going to make a difference in their lives and the lives of others. We raised them well, and now it is time to share them:)

[jcmmmc]

Simon's mom:  I see that Jamie has already replied and honestly everything she has said is so true. It is hard and you find yourself tearing up sometimes in strange places. BUT, it's okay. It's hard, but as time goes on, just Remind yourself often of the positive things that are going on in his life and embrace each and every moment that you can talk and see him. Hugs to you momma:)

[mannysmom]

My son left for BC on 12-3-2013, I have never cried so much, felt like a part of me was missing. The not knowing how he's doing and not talking to him is unbearable. It's been 5 days since he's been gone I miss him :(.

[Djmom]

I think I must have been in a state of shock when my son left on Wednesday / Thursday. I'm starting to feel sad about him being away at boot camp. I read where one of the moms got a call from her son and I hope the rest of us hear from ours soon. I work at night and it is difficult to sleep during the day anticipating a call.

[lifeisanadventure]

Once you hear his voice and start getting his letters it becomes more bearable. You will always feel exactly how your feeling right now, that doesn't go away. B'sNukesMom's poster says it all. Stay on this site, there are so many people who have many encouraging things to say. To know your not alone in how you feel helps too.

[Janet R. (Ari & Bri's Mom)]

Hi, Ladies!

Our daughter left 15 Dec 2009.  As I was looking through pictures this weekend and ran across pictures of our daughter's swearing in ceremony the day she left.  One that really struck me was the one that I took of her just before the elevator closed at MEPS.  My sweet teenager was leaving us.  Now I look at pictures of her 4 years later and am humbled at the maturity and growth that she has gained.  She is becoming a woman that would make any mom proud.

I worry about her less because I know that she is living her dream and the life that she is meant to live.  The Navy has given her the tools and training that she needs to build a successful life and career.  She has had opportunities that she never would have realized had she made different decisions.  She is a homeowner at the age of 20.

We miss them every day but have also earned the right to sit back and congratulate ourselves for raising the next generation of protectors.

Join groups, find your Bootcamp group, your ship number group, your PIR group.  Lean of those of us that are here. You are not alone, just as your Sailor is not alone on this journey!  I am still in touch with a number of remarkable women that I met here, I number them among my dearest friends.

Take care!

[Moira]

No kidding, I really miss my son too. My Dad died in July and Will left in October. My husband, daughter and I are berift.

Moira