Mosaicmind Posted August 23, 2011 Share Posted August 23, 2011 I need some support here. It didn't hit me while we were at MEPS waiting for him to leave and even when he hugged me and got on the bus leaving for the airport, I was ok. But now.....well, I am not doing so good. I have been crying for 1/2hr and I don't really know why. I have known that he was leaving for over a year and knew he wanted to join for almost 4 years. This is just hard. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Slartibartfast Posted August 23, 2011 Share Posted August 23, 2011 :grouphug::grouphug: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Twigs Posted August 23, 2011 Share Posted August 23, 2011 :patriot: :grouphug::grouphug::grouphug: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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AK_Mom4 Posted August 23, 2011 Share Posted August 23, 2011 I bawled my head off for a couple of hours last year when DS19 left for basic. And I'm not even a crier - I hadn't cried like that since my mom passed away 5 years ago! I think that sometimes there's lots of emotions tied up with seeing your kid go off and be a grown up. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bzymom Posted August 23, 2011 Share Posted August 23, 2011 :grouphug::grouphug: Thinking of you and your family. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kelly1730 Posted August 23, 2011 Share Posted August 23, 2011 :grouphug: It IS hard! I cried too when our son joined the Army four years ago. He did his tour of duty in Afghanistan and Praise the Lord he's living about 30 minutes from home now working a civilian job. He grew much and we are very proud of him. Praying for you. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2cents Posted August 23, 2011 Share Posted August 23, 2011 :grouphug::grouphug::grouphug: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AllBoys Posted August 23, 2011 Share Posted August 23, 2011 :grouphug: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ginevra Posted August 23, 2011 Share Posted August 23, 2011 :grouphug: I'm sure it's hard. I have such a place in my heart for the AFA at Colorado Springs. I don't know if it's a premonition or wishful thinking or what, exactly, but when I visited AFA in April, I felt a strong affinity for it. I can imagine ds11 going there one day. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stratford Posted August 23, 2011 Share Posted August 23, 2011 :grouphug: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jenn&charles Posted August 23, 2011 Share Posted August 23, 2011 My son left for the army in January... :grouphug: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Quiver0f10 Posted August 23, 2011 Share Posted August 23, 2011 :grouphug: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
5KidzRUs Posted August 23, 2011 Share Posted August 23, 2011 :grouphug: I bawled too when my son went to basic. On the bright side, the SGTs force them to call home. :grouphug: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
unsinkable Posted August 23, 2011 Share Posted August 23, 2011 Praying! :grouphug: You can do this. :grouphug: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jenL Posted August 24, 2011 Share Posted August 24, 2011 You are crying because a piece of your heart just went away... you will always be his mom and that is a huge part of who you are. He will be okay, and you will too. Praying for both of you! :grouphug: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
valkett Posted August 24, 2011 Share Posted August 24, 2011 (edited) Big HUGS! My son will be leaving in November. It has been a very long battle. When he leaves it will be two months shy of two years from when we entered the recruiter's office. He went to MEPS in January (after a big struggle to get him cleared - bone infection when he was 8) and he just got the call a couple weeks ago. I know it's going to hit me hard, but it has been awful watching him in this limbo waiting for approval, then waiting for a job/slot. He is so ready to go. He needs to go through the transformation that happens in basic. I feel for you and am sending hugs! Val Edited August 24, 2011 by valkett Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
serene Posted August 24, 2011 Share Posted August 24, 2011 I think that sometimes there's lots of emotions tied up with seeing your kid go off and be a grown up. :iagree: To me, you seem like a strong woman so you will work through this, but don't try to stuff your emotions away. Let it out when you need to, and that should make the rest of the time a little easier. :grouphug: :patriot: Thanks to your son for being willing to serve! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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