Down_the_Rabbit_Hole Posted December 30, 2011 Share Posted December 30, 2011 Just thought I would share some positives on my son after the negatives I have posted. I won't give back info, if you are interested you can see my other threads on him. He has called several times to chit chat and seems happy. He does not have ill feelings toward me about not letting him come home at least it doesn't come across like this. He even responds to my "love you" with "love you too". He is staying with someone who is a good influence on him (at least in the past the young man has been). My son even hooked up with a family friend's grandson whom I know is great to be with. My son spent several days with this family. Money wise: They gave the men an advance in pay to cover the cost of the home pass and set all the travel arrangements for him. So, unless he went on a wild spending spree he is financially covered. He spent the day with my mom who said he looked good and was happy. Even said he knew he did some dumb things and that is why he didn't go home. Seems my worries were for nothing and he made some good choices. :party: Thanks to all who posted on the other threads. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jen500 Posted December 30, 2011 Share Posted December 30, 2011 :001_smile: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jennsmile Posted December 30, 2011 Share Posted December 30, 2011 :hurray: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KristenR Posted December 30, 2011 Share Posted December 30, 2011 :grouphug: :hurray: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TN Mama Posted December 30, 2011 Share Posted December 30, 2011 :grouphug: So happy to hear! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Leav97 Posted December 30, 2011 Share Posted December 30, 2011 :001_smile: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SailorMom Posted December 30, 2011 Share Posted December 30, 2011 :grouphug::party: So glad to hear - thanks for the update! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
plansrme Posted December 30, 2011 Share Posted December 30, 2011 That is great news! Looks like you did the right thing. Way to go, Mom! Terri Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sparrow Posted December 30, 2011 Share Posted December 30, 2011 Great update to read! Thank you for sharing. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
In the Rain Posted December 30, 2011 Share Posted December 30, 2011 It sounds like everything turned out for the best. :001_smile: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PentecostalMom Posted December 30, 2011 Share Posted December 30, 2011 Not to get into a lot of detail, but my dh was very young (19) when we met and married. Turned out he had a serious temper lots of anger. Fast forward through the first year of marriage h*ll, and he enlisted. Changed him, his life, relationship with parents, and saved our marriage. Glad to hear things are going well for your ds. The military is a great thing! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jean in Newcastle Posted December 30, 2011 Share Posted December 30, 2011 Sounds like he's making the right mental choices. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gardenmom5 Posted December 30, 2011 Share Posted December 30, 2011 Wonderful. I'm glad he is moving in a positive direction. Given his background, your worries were credible. It's a joy for you that he is doing better this time around. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
********* Posted December 30, 2011 Share Posted December 30, 2011 Thanks for sharing. :001_smile: Love to hear things like this. Helps me hold on to my hope more strongly. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest submarines Posted December 30, 2011 Share Posted December 30, 2011 :) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tarreymere Posted December 30, 2011 Share Posted December 30, 2011 :grouphug: I think it is harder on us as parents when they are at this age than it was when they were babies. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Desert Rat Posted December 30, 2011 Share Posted December 30, 2011 Thanks for sharing! I love to hear positive news. I hope he stays on the right path. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ohdanigirl Posted December 30, 2011 Share Posted December 30, 2011 :hurray: Glad to here that things are looking up. Danielle Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tap Posted December 30, 2011 Share Posted December 30, 2011 :party::party: I am happy for you all! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
myfunnybunch Posted December 30, 2011 Share Posted December 30, 2011 :grouphug: It sounds like he is a fine young man, willing to take responsibility for his own choices. Good for him. Good for you for allowing him the opportunity to do so. I hope this is a real turning point for him in his life and your relationship. :) Cat Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thescrappyhomeschooler Posted December 30, 2011 Share Posted December 30, 2011 Very nice to hear. :) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tomandlorih Posted December 30, 2011 Share Posted December 30, 2011 :grouphug::party: What good news! - thanks for the update! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HSMWB Posted December 30, 2011 Share Posted December 30, 2011 Thanks for the update - I am so happy to hear that he is making better choices and things looking to be turning around. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MamaT Posted December 30, 2011 Share Posted December 30, 2011 :party: So happy for you! Good to hear. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Down_the_Rabbit_Hole Posted December 30, 2011 Author Share Posted December 30, 2011 :grouphug: It sounds like he is a fine young man, willing to take responsibility for his own choices. Good for him. Good for you for allowing him the opportunity to do so. I hope this is a real turning point for him in his life and your relationship. :) Cat I believe it could be a turning point in our relationship. Over the years we kept saying what a consequence would be for his decisions and then not have the courage to follow through. So in a sense we were enabling him. Standing up and following through this time was hard but obviously he is not hurt by our decision and has no ill feelings toward us. Thanks all who have listened through the years and offered hugs and advice. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Catwoman Posted December 30, 2011 Share Posted December 30, 2011 I'm so happy to see this thread -- I can feel such a difference in your posts, and I am very relieved and encouraged to hear that you are feeling so much more encouraged and positive, and that your son has made good choices while on leave. It's so nice to read such good news! :001_smile: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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