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New to this site. My 18 yr old sons leaves Easter.
Jamie
Palm Coast, Fla
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Permalink Reply by Myrna on
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Get the popcorn ready folks, the 4/25 PIR will be so exciting. All packed and ready to go, camera is charges here I come shy town to see my BOY! Can you tell me and my hubby cant Wait. , See you all at Sarges on 4/24 1700-2100/
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Myrna, Check your My Page.
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MinnesotaMama, Check your My Page.
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Hello Jamie,
I too, am new to this site, and also going through the experience of my oldest son recruiting into the Navy. Its just the beginning of his future and Navy career. I have many mixed emotions running through me, while holding back the tears. (Joy, sorrow, excitement, proud, honorable, etc..) My son just recently recruited, on the 14th of April. He stayed overnight in a hotel, took his ASFAB test and will be home tonight. Yea! This is my first child to leave home, so with that said, my husband and I will soon experience the "empty nest" syndrome. Our youngest son, 2 years younger is also looking to recruit into a military branch as well.
I told myself that I wouldn't say "good-bye", when it's time for him to go to RTC, "A" school or is deployed. I don't know of any parent or spouse that likes to say it, let alone hear that word "goodbye". Its unknown and sounds like its "forever". I will mentioned to him that I will "see him later", with many hugs of course. :o)
I am very eager and highly anticipate seeing him later tonight to find out what about when he departs for RTC and all the news/info that he is able to share. ( I have heard "no news is good news"...and that is truly a blessing to my ears and give me a huge peace of mind!)
After I was informed about him recruiting, I cried. I cried in front of him and his girlfriend later that night. She, his girlfriend then went home, told her mother, and her mother texted me stating, that she couldn't believe that he did it, and heard I quote, "that I was balling like a baby". This was just this past Tuesday. She is a "toxic" woman, drains any optimistic energy out of you. I have not replied nor will I add to the negativity she creates. I will focus on my son and remain strong, proud, positive and excited for him. So you are not whiny, at all. They are your children.
I know this site will help me to better understand the life of a sailor and make the transition easier for all of the "unknown" and educate myself as best as I can. Reading and prayer will help me a great deal. I do know that it will get better, and to take "baby steps". I will be visiting this site more often than, not. And it sounds like you will be, too.
So, I will say to you; See you later. Because it will get better!
Soulton
Ft.Lauderdale, Fl.
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