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Permalink Reply by susank on
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The best thing we can do is stay strong for them. He won't want to picture you being a crying mess. Come on here and we will wipe your tears. You will be his biggest cheerleader and he needs that. You will be stronger than you ever thought possible! You are a Navy mom!! ( and ps the waiting for them to leave is the hardest part! ) After my son leaves I get busy doing towels and sheets, and getting his room ready for the next visit. I love to dream about him coming home again!
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Permalink Reply by BunkerQB on
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Food for thought.
1. About 23% of young adults in the USA (those under 25) are unemployed. Your son is not going to be one of them.
2. About 36% of those between 18 and 31 are living at home with parents. Your son is not going to be one of them.
3. Half of the college students received support from parents with tuition, books and housing. You son will not have to be one of them because he'll have the GI Bill.
4. There are 317,000+ enlisted individuals in the US Navy. With any luck, your son will go thru Boot Camp and become on these elite individuals. In short, he about to begin a Navy career filled with endless opportunities, generous benefits and the chance to make a difference in the world.
A part of you might want to keep him at home FOREVER (human nature for most moms - I am no different). Be very careful. Don't get all tied up emotionally with the thought that he'll be gone and you won't be able to text, call, see each other whenever you or he want to. You need to put on the best act of your life. Your son's future may depend on it.
He may miss you so much that he'll get depressed and have a panic attack during boot camp. In which case, he'll probably sent home. He'll come home and sit in his room, comparing himself to recruits who are progressing, wondering if he could have made, thinking about what the future will hold for him and trying to find a job because sitting at home will get old real fast.Are you going to miss him like crazy? YES.
Are you going to feel like someone took away a piece of your heart? YES.
Are you going to cry, cry and cry until you can't cry anymore? YES.
Welcome to the world of being a Navy mom. Go out and buy a dozen cry towels and enjoy the best ride of your life (and his life too).
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Permalink Reply by MommaBB on
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Wow! Never looked at it this way. Thanks for giving me new perspective on my son's choice! Determined to be his biggest proudest cheerleader!
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Permalink Reply by B'sNukeMoM⚓️MMN(Vet) on
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BQB - as always - well put!
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Thanks. Believe me I still miss my older son when he, his wife and their dog leave to go home - HE ONLY LIVES 45 MINUTES AWAY. LOL. He is 29 years old - was away at college for 4 years and all over the map with the Navy for 5 years. You would think it gets easier! I have concluded that the biological component that allows women to give childbirth is the same component that makes it totally impossible for women to REALLY let go of their sons/daughters. I don't fight it but I have learn to deal with it.
Isn't it nice that we don't have to explain or justify ourselves?
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Permalink Reply by judy r on
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BQB as always your great with words of wisdom after 30 some years and 2 sons in the Navy I still miss the younger one (who happens to be deployed) he is married has 3 wonderful sons and a beautiful wife but he is my youngest son and will always be that. Once you make the decision to move forward with him you are going on a ride of the life time. You will see the world through his eyes and pics (buy him a nice camera) get a world map and follow his travels. It is awesome!! You are among the elite few you are about to become a Navy Mom. Welcome aboard
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Permalink Reply by Batmom on
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Judy R, what a beautiful perspective. Especially for those of us who are newbies! Thanks for sharing.
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Permalink Reply by Coach Shelia on
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Sending prayers and well wishes your way today and forever! We will be celebrating my son's first year in March 2014! He's an AO and deployed now. I read a book called Beyond the Mommy Years: How to live happily ever after,after the kids leave home by Carin Rubenstein PhD. I checked it out from my local library. I'm doing well now. He is my only child. I pray for his safety, health and happiness! I've learned that it's going to be okay. He is excited and is becoming a world traveler. He's made friends and memories that will last a lifetime. Keep coming on this wonderful website to help you!
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Hello Coach Sheila. I enjoyed reading your post. My son just left for BC last Wednesday, Jan 15th. Although I have 4 wonderful kids, he is my only son. I am an only child and somewhat equated his leaving to that of how my parents must have felt at times in my younger years.
The book you mentioned definitely sounds intriguing. Thanks for sharing. BTW, what is an AO?
Blessings and protection to you and your son.
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Permalink Reply by lemonelephant on
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AO stands for Aviation Ordnanceman.
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