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    I am sooooo sad....

    I know this sounds silly but, my 19 y/o son(only son), just asked me to take him to the Navy recruiters office to sign up. He has been thinking about it for a while now and now he has made up his mind. I know it is a wonderful opportunity for him to grow and learn and get an education. I will miss him sooooo much. 4 years will seem forever to me and I worry he will like it else where and eventually when he gets out he will want to live out of state and I won't get to see him very often. I just want his life to be happy and I know he isn't happy with the way his life is now. He is struggeling without a college edu. and his work is very hard and doesn't pay much. No place for advancement either. He has been really depressed lately and I know this will be a great opportunity for him. It will open the world up to him, but....I am a mom whos heart is broken in the meantime. I have to do all my crying now, because I don't want him to see me this way when we leave to the recruiters offiice this afternoon. Thanks for the shoulder....

    Female/married/40
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    ((((((mcotton))))))

    I'm so sorry for your pain in this, but lady, - and I know I don't have to tell you this - you've got a young man to be extremely proud of! It's not an easy decision, and while it'll help him in his career/life path, it's such a selfless decision at the same time.

    I can't imagine all the places your head is at right now, but I'm sure your heart is in your stomach. I know mine would be. This is something my almost 14 year old talks about *all the time*.

    Tons of hugs and lots of thoughts and prayers for both of you.

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    • #3
      Re: I am sooooo sad....

      I agree. I am very proud there are people like your son in this world. Congratulations for raising such a special guy. I'm sending lots of thoughts and prayers to you and your son - I hope that can find satisfaction and not be so depressed over his life.
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        It's hard - your baby is growing up. And what a man he's turned out to be. Let yourself cry a lot b/c you'll miss him, and when you're done, pat yourself on the back for raising such a wonderful son. And since you've done such a wonderful job, don't worry - he'll be back.
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          Thank you all for the prayer and comfort....
          We went today and he signed up. I want him to be the best person he can be. I am very proud of him. He has turned out to be a wonderful man. I just keep thinking about the little man he use to be. It seems like yesterday we were sitting on the stoop carving pumpkins and trick or treating and all that fun stuff. This is going to be so hard for me to let go of him. I thought empty nest syndrome was a killer....Thanks all for the hugs.

          Female/married/40
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            {{{{{{}}}}}} You have a wonderful son to be proud of. Mine is 15 and plans on AF.
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              • #8
                Re: I am sooooo sad....

                I haven't posted yet because.... I understand... I think growing up... the scary part of the military etc....

                and I'm dreading the day it happens with my nephew... Ethan.. turns 15 Oct.31. He's always said he wanted to join the Army... he watches those military shows (the ones on the channel just below Disney)...

                it's almost like he's never been a child... he's so mature in some ways it's scary....

                It's easy for us to say how proud you should be of your son... and you SHOULD be... I just understand... and not really sure how to put it in words...
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                • #9
                  Re: I am sooooo sad....

                  it'll be okay, cottontop. this too is a part of parenting. letting them go and wishing them Gods speed. you're still "mom" and he will still need you.
                  and you'll be able to see so much through his eyes! what an adventure the both of you are going to have!

                  how is dad feeling about all this? dad's always seem to do better.
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                    • #11
                      Re: I am sooooo sad....

                      Thank you all so much! It is official...he is in. He wants to leave as soon as possible so they will take him in two weeks.
                      Jimmie...as far as dad is feeling?...his dad has had nothing to do with him since he was 6. I raised my son and daughter on my own. He and I were talking about that last night. I told him how sorry I was that life couldn't of been a little easier for him growing up in a low income home. He told me, I was the best mom/dad any boy could have ( I did all the boy stuff with him, hunting, fishing, camping, scouts and etc.). He told me how proud he was to call me mom. I told him I was sooooo proud to have him as my son.

                      Yes.......I am bawling again.

                      Female/married/40
                      Restart date 3/1/06
                      Beginning wt. 290, Restart wt. 270/ cw259/gw 175







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                      • #12
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                        Awwww Mccotton! This is a tough time for you I am sure. There is nothing I can say, so let me just do this!
                        BARB

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