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may 27 leaving for boot camp - so upset
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Permalink Reply by cristinab on
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It's not silly at all! My son has been gone for 15 days today and it seems like a month! I have writing every day since he left. It gets a little easier especially once he calls. We are all here and going through same emotions as you that only moms understand. Praying for you!
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Permalink Reply by quailm on
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Oh mama I know how you feel. And, it's hard because a lot of people just don't understand the crazy range of emotions you're going through. I was sad, scared, proud...the list goes on. This group and your fb group for pir help so much, other mamas that are going through the same stuff. Each day it gets a little easier. Some days are going to be harder than others. J and I used to do brunch on Sundays...that first Sunday was tough :( Find things to focus on. All the planning for pir and reading has kept me busy and focused. Hugs. It's hard on mamas but we're going to get through it! xoxoxo
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Permalink Reply by jaysmom on
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Thank you so much. No idea how much it helps to hear from others dealing with the same thing.
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Jaysmom1995 we have all been there, my son has PIR this Friday. The first couple of weeks are the hardest but, then you get the sailor in a box, then the form letter, then the first phone call and it all starts to go by so fast and before you know you are heading to PIR. N4M's has been a great support for me, good luck
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Permalink Reply by Tysmom on
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Jaysmom, there is nothing silly about it! It was awful for me as I'm sure it is for almost every mom. I cried A LOT!! My son has been in the Navy for 3 years now and I promise you, it does get easier. We live in Florida and he is stationed in Norfolk, so I know about the distance issue. He is now out on his 3rd deployment overseas, so we have adjusted. The only advice I can give you is to keep busy and stay in touch with the other moms and spouses that you will meet through Navy For Moms. There are also groups on Facebook. They have been a great help for me. The Navy has been the best thing to ever happen to my son. I am so proud of him! Good luck to you!
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Permalink Reply by PeachyNavyMom on
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Hi Jaysmom. I have been a Navymom now two years. I do know exactly how you feel. I was there two years ago. I am sitting here now enjoying my son on leave. It is his first leave after a little over a year.
I know how hard it is for you. I too am very close with my son. Here is the good news.... we still are. When his ship is in port we skype atleast once a week. When he is underway we email as often as we can. We are staying close. He misses home, we miss him, but he is doing well he enjoys what he does. The man he is still becoming with the Navy. You are proud now, it will grow. This site is excellent. Any questions you have a long the way someone will have a answer. There are groups for every part of you and your son's journey. I just wanted you to know its ok to be an absolute mess. You will be ok. Your a Navy mom. All the best to you and your son.
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Permalink Reply by deniseMatt'smom on
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I felt exactly like you when my son left....I was his by his side through every struggle he went through, and now he was 18 and totally responsible for his every move! Bootcamp, especially the first 2 weeks were sooo hard for me, and he said the same, but it got better and better! And when those big doors open at PIR and you see those marching feet and they march by....the PROUDEST moment ever! My sailor is now stationed in Key West, he is sooooo happy, the Navy has been a godsent..he is so mature, independent, and hard working. The best part is we visit 2x a year and he comes home 2x a year and we talk almost everyday!!!! He's taking online college courses for free and will have the GI bill when he gets home and he will be ready for adult life because of his Navy training! Welcome to the Navy Family, stay positive, busy and start writing letters right now....copy pictures on a copy machine and write letters on the other side that way they have a piece of home but they won't get in trouble:). Good luck! (I also have a son Jay!)
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Permalink Reply by DREW7062 on
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JAYSMOM1: awwwwwwww please understand I know all to well how you feel...as they say been there done that! My son left for bootcamp Feb 18 and graduated Apr 17 and had been in A school now for almost 6 weeks and he's phased 3 now! He's on the deans list in A school and doing great, yeah I'm bragging lol. But let me tell ya, oh boy let me tell ya, talk about a roller coaster ride of emotions. I was almost pulling my hair out. Like you my son and I were inseparable. He was my baby boy out of 3 boys. Oh he loves his mama and mama luvs so him. He never was away from home, the night we took him to meps I cried and the next morning when he was sworn in I cried. That was the longest ride home in that snow blizzard. Well you know what I did when I got home right? Yep cried. My baby called me ever 20 mins on the bus to Great Lakes ILL. He said mom were almost there this will be my last call before he gets there and the next call was the dreaded I'M HERE call which lasted about 7 secs. Well I knew my son would not want me to be a total mess and I tried to be strong because if he knew I was a mess then he would be no good and I didn't need him worrying about me.. He had enough to worry about and with the upcoming challenges he was about to face. I had to be strong and so do you! Smile.... Now your baby is ready to spread his wings..... And while they may be ready to go its US that is having a hard time saying goodbye. can be a very emotional thing. But, let’s be honest, we've had 18 years to prepare for this moment. He May be miles away but this is why WE parent to let our children spread their wings.
Your job is to be supporter now. Smile He is an adult now in the next day or so, he’ll be living on his own and you are going to be so proud of him. I know everything I'm telling you still doesn't make you feel better right? I felt just like you but please please stay on this site the moms here are so uplifting and encouraging we talk about everything we laugh we cry we are one big happy family and when you're down log on and let it all out. I say this to say yes you are going to miss hom tremendously but he will be a future sailor and when you go to that graduation and see the transformation in your boy you are going to be one proud momma. The hardest part in bootcamp is not being able to talk to him so freely but as they say and ALWAYS remember THIS NO NEWS IS GOOD NEWS so if you don't hear anything your son is doing great! And he will soon call always keep your cell phone with you because you never know when that call will come. The ADMINS on here are great any questions or concerns just holler they will have your answer for you. My boy is in A school now and yes I still miss him but we text everyday and guess what YOUR day is coming as well. I promise. (((HUGS)))
Good luck to you and your future SAILOR!
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I just left him. He gets on the bus in 30 minutes. Headed home and I'm a mess. I can't stop crying. Feel like my heart has been ripped out.
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Praying for you I know exactly how you feel. It is the unknown. It will get easier I promise!
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I feel the same way. My daughter shipped yesterday. I have been a mess too. I will pray for your comfort too. 24hours later, I am still crying. My daughter is 20. She still lived at home, was attending college and decided Navy. I am SUPER proud of her. I know she will succeed beyond my wildest dreams. But, she was my best friend. We always talked and texted each other throughout our days. Even when she would go out of town with her friends for the weekend, she would make sure to call me and let me know she was okay. I feel empty. and lost. I am glad I didn't let her know I was falling apart when we were at the airport saying goodbye. I didn't want to worry her and make her feel like she was doing something to hurt me. I can't wait to hear from her. I have started to write her letters and am now waiting for the Form letter so I can send them. This website and all the info in the forums have been keeping me busy. Thank you to all who are a part of it. I am not alone. That is nice to know.
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