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Things I tell myself.....
This post is in no way meant to tell you how to feel. As each child leaves, I have feelings of loss, nostalgia, worry, and above all, pride. All of those feelings are normal as we adjust to our children becoming adults and leaving the nest. These are the things I keep telling myself as I adjust to the new normal. Some are serious; some I use to keep levity in my thoughts:
- These people we love going off to basic training are adults.
- They are supposed to leave.
- They have chosen this path.
- The Navy people in charge have been at this a long time and have the best interests of the recruits in mind.
- While at basic training, you will know where they are at night.
- They will return.
- Compared to an average lifespan, the 9 weeks they spend at basic is .002% of their lives….a short time, really.
- Once they are done with basic training, they can have phones and most can have regular contact with loved ones.
- This is good training for when they have to be away even longer!
- Believe that you really don’t want them “living in your basement” for the rest of their lives, anyway!
- In the Navy, they will receive health care, food, shelter, training/education, and will have no college loans when they’re done.
- They are part of strongest Navy in the whole world!
I hope this helps….it helps me. Feel free to add your thoughts!
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Permalink Reply by willsmom93 on
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As sad as I feel right now because my son just left, the truth of the matter is that if you are a good, responsible parent, your child will become and independent adult who will leave to choose their own path. Whatever that path may be. That is the Catch 22 of parenting.
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Permalink Reply by Rockyface mom on
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thoughtful and well said!!
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Permalink Reply by ktsmom96 on
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This was in no way offensive or "preachy". I have struggled with my baby leaving the nest, but I know it is what he wants to be doing and am so proud of him. That does not make me miss him less, but I know that I will adjust. It is just my life now:) I try to find the positive about not having any children at home, like when I clean the bathroom, it stays clean:)
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Permalink Reply by mtnestr on
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Yes, ktsmom96, definitely. The bathroom staying clean....a plus, indeed!. :)
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Lol! My son left yesterday and I got home yesterday evening, and the first thing I did this morning was clean the bathroom. I miss him so much, but I love walking by and seeing that it's still as clean as I left it.
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Permalink Reply by DramaSoul on
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EXCELLENT!!! And all of it is true. My son is Corpsman who's PIR was 2 March 2012. He is home on leave before going to his next duty station. I stand back and marvel at who he is and continues to be. On his last leave block when I expressd concern because I hadn't heard from him as to whether or not he was coming home or staying out with friends he said the following "I am sorry I forgot to text you but please remember that I am safe, I am responsible, I love you and....you raised me and I was paying attention." After that he gave me a big hug and gave a me tissue! It changed our interactions from that moment on. It doesn't mean I don't worry but it means I understand he is an adult.
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Wow! Great story. Thanks for sharing! The first time my son came home from basic, he told me how he appreciated how I had always made sure there were fruits and vegetables to eat with every meal......I thought, "Who is this man?" ;) It's amazing how they change.
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great story...as parents we will always worry even if they are adults.
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All I can think of is what a cool reply to your concern. How proud you must be of your son!
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