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MY HEAD IS SPINNING
My son leaves Tuesday May 20,2014 for Great Lakes---I am so stressed----I know he will be fine---I just never thought I would be a freaking out....keep telling my self all the practical and positive things about his life----but Im still falling apart.....any advice is appreciated!!!!!
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Permalink Reply by lemonelephant on
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Just breathe and enjoy the time you have together before he leaves.
Check your My Page for groups and a link to a Discussion that will help you as you prepare for him to depart and start his life as an independent young man as part of the US Navy.
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My son went through boot camp last August and graduated in October. And I completely understand how you are feeling! My son and I are very close! All I kept asking myself was, "Did I give him enough lessons growing up to be able to handle whatever they dish out??" And much to my surprise, I did and didn't! They are going to test him to the utmost of his endurance and it will be good for him!! It will make him stronger, both physically and mentally!!! It's hard as another to think that your baby will be going through all that incredibly tough stuff, but think of the man that will emerge from it!!! I'm so proud of mine as I know you will be of yours!!! Hang in there and tell him you love and support him! That's what he needs to hear throughout the 8 weeks of camp, that will push him forward to succeed!! Best of luck to you both!!!
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It will be okay, my daughter left May 6th, got my first phone call this afternoon, she sounds good, I'm an "alpha mom" have known about her whereabouts since the day she was born, the seperation is difficult but the pride you feel is better...attend the swearing in, you will see what I mean...I am here for you and the journey is so worth it!!!
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Christine, check your My Page.
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Permalink Reply by elizabeth Nuke mama EM on
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How are you doing today? My son arrived there today, (20th) also. I got the call this afternoon. I'm actually feeling better now that he is there and getting on with his journey, but I was a real WRECK for a while before he left!! Hope you are doing okay!
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Thought of you this morning and said a prayer, it will be fine, I was a wreck as well, but you recover with pride knowing your SR is doing the right thing, you will see. I hope you have a wonderful week!
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Thanks for thinking of me----he did not leave Monday---some paperwork not complete in his contract because of last minute changes( to his benefit) ---so he is leaving tomorrow---loved having him for a little longer---he is excited---I am jumpy--just not myself--a little on edge--- but I know he will be in good hands---and I will calm down---I really appreciate your comment--my eyes are filling with tears right now--but at work so got to hold it together---have a blessed day!!!!!!
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