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Missing my daughter
My daughter has been in the Navy for about 5 months. She is in Pensacola for A school and is about to go to Lamorre for her duty station. Eventually, she will be on an aircraft carrier. I am very supportive of my daughter's decision to join the Navy. She did great in Boot Camp and is really enjoying herself in A school and doing really well. My problem is that I still miss her very much. I keep trying to tell myself to "get over it" but I can't. I am so happy for her and excited for the future she has chosen. I was talking to her last night and she is very excited to be on an aircraft carrier. She also told me the flight deck is the most dangerous job there is. That increased my anxiety even more. Does anyone have any words of advice on how I can adjust to this new reality?
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Permalink Reply by lemonelephant on
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You will get used to the new normal. Yes, something will hit you (sometimes the smallest of things will bring tears or near tears) and you will miss her, but if you then think of the pride you have in her and remember that she is pursuing her dreams, then it won't be so bad. You raised a fine young woman although she will always be your little girl. We raise our children to grow up and to be independent and leave and follow their dreams, but any change is hard. You really didn't expect her to be living with you when she's 35 did you? She had to leave sometime and she has done it.
You raised an amazing young woman who is pursuing her dreams. Stay busy; take care of yourself; stay connected with others going through the same thing (I left groups on your My Page); stay connected with the ones who are still at home by being involved with them; stay connected with your Sailor on fB, in phone calls (she'll usually have to initiate those though since you won't always know her schedule), and with cards/letters and care packages; stay informed about her rating (job) (I have some info for you); and stay informed about what is going on with your Sailor at her command by checking the group on here for it and/or it's fB page.
Yes, it's fine to fall apart every now and then. (Showers are great places for that.) Just don't stay there. You will get used to the new normal. There is no set time table for when it will happen.
Hold her in your heart and in your prayers until you can hold her in your arms again when she is on leave. you have placed her in the best hands of all--those of God and the US Navy--and it sounds like she is doing well.
(((((hug))))) that's a cyber hug from one Navy Mom to another. (Well, technically I'm not a Navy Mom anymore, but in my heart I will always be one.)
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Permalink Reply by loween on
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Thank you so much for your very kind reply and your helpful suggestions. I really needed that!
I am definitely going to act on your advice. Thanks for making me aware of the groups and Facebook pages. I will plug into those.
It is so nice to connect with someone who knows what I am going through. My heart is bursting with pride for my daughter and the amazing woman she is turning out to be, and yet, is aching tremendously from missing her.
I am doing much of what you suggested, and will keep doing it. Thanks again for reaching out!
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Permalink Reply by Hollyraeb on
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I totally understand how you feel. My daughter left 2/9 and I got my first call tonight. I miss her so much but am so proud of her. After hearing her voice I know she's fine. I know the navy will take care of her. She's found an amazing path I know that but it is hard not to see her as your sweet baby girl curled in your lap. I feel your hurt and pride.
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From mamagre
you are a gem to lift me up in my dire need. I am usually the one that lifts people up!!!A big "cyber hug" for you as well. I do have my days. Weekend passed was in tears because I missed her so much!! I also carry her in my prayers as well. Please send me info A BOUT HER RATING JOB (IS THE FIRST TIME I HEAR ABOUT THIS). About her being 35 years old and living with us??? not going to happen!!! nevertheless, so proud of her taking such a leap and doing it!!!
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Thank you so much for your reply. It feels so good to know that I am not the only one feeling this way. I always felt like I was very active in her life and we have a really close relationship, yet, I find myself wondering if I did enough things with her/for her.
Also, she seems to have become distant since she graduated from boot camp. I could tell when she would call home from bc that she really enjoyed talking to me -- she was her usual warm self. Since she got to A school I have noticed a real distance in her. I guess I was hoping that she would a least miss me a little and would want to call/text just to get reassurance. I am really getting none of that. Of course I want her to be independent, but this is much more than I expected so quickly. Have you experienced that?
Thanks again for your feedback!
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Hello! My daughter is only been in boot camp 3 weeks and I can't wait to give her a big hug! I got one call from her. I am happy for her she looked forward to going. I hope she gets to go to Pensacola it is so pretty there. My friend who is 52 came over with root beer and ice cream and brought her graduation book and went through it with her. My daughter is going to be in the traffic control school. I am keeping all the men and women in my prayers for wisdom and Gods grace. My 75 year old brother passed two years ago and he looked out the window of his panoramic view of clouds he thought he saw his ship coming for him. He always loved the Navy I hope the young ones will too! Can't wait for May!oh yea even though I have my daughters cell phone in the closet I still call her once in a while!
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KGRs mom, yes, AC has "A" School in Pensacola. I left info on that and more on your My Page.
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Permalink Reply by Mama Howdawg on
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hello.
Can we adjust to our kids even being out of the house? LOL. I have not found a way to get over it at all. My son is 25 and living two hours away and I still don't like that either. Now, my girl is 2000 miles away in boot camp and will go to Pensacola as well and thats even farther. When you find a remedy for the empty nestor aches and pains, please share. Until then I feel your pain sister. Have a good night. Mama Howdawg.
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Permalink Reply by newnavymom1994 on
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Loween I'm going through the same thing. My sailor graduated from boot camp on Friday and I haven't stopped crying. What in the hell is wrong with me? He's only been in Pensacola three days! Welcome Aboard The Hot Mess Express...sigh
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