Watching Them Go
This lens is all about a mother's love and loss when our child leaves for the service. Wow the day comes when your child is almost grown and they tell you they are going into the service! For me the emotions were all over the place. Pride was first and foremost. Terrified was next, scared he would be sent to Iraq after basic and AIT training. Furious at Bush for being scared that my only son would be sent to war.
How Do You Open the letters from your child.
Letting Go
The last four days before my only son left for the Army we got to spend together. We laughed, talked, ate, took photos and geocached. Then it was time. The morning was clear and sunny. The Army car pulled up like some kind of dragon waiting to cart my son off! At least that is how I felt when I saw it.
We all went outside to say our goodbyes. I hugged my son for an eternity although it felt like only a moment. Not nearly long enough. I know that he is no longer a baby but he will always be mine and I miss him already and the car hasn't even driven away yet. He has never been away from home for very long before! I knew that this time it would be months before I would get to hug him again.
We all went outside to say our goodbyes. I hugged my son for an eternity although it felt like only a moment. Not nearly long enough. I know that he is no longer a baby but he will always be mine and I miss him already and the car hasn't even driven away yet. He has never been away from home for very long before! I knew that this time it would be months before I would get to hug him again.
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The First Letter
Waiting for the first letter from basic training is the hardest thing I have ever done. The not knowing was the worst. Is he ok, are they feeding him enough? That boy is an eating machine! Is he getting enough sleep? Are they being mean to him? Who is that guy yelling at my baby? Let me at him! Breathe.
Then it comes! Wow the emotions of that moment are almost overwhelming! Look at it, see his handwriting,feel it,smell it to see if you can smell him. Finally rip it open. Watch the address, can't lose that. It's the only way to communicate for a while.
Inside are the best words you have ever read. I am fine Mom! He then goes on to tell you about his trip there, what they had him doing first, what he's doing now and how much fun he's having. How are you doing Mom? An important part is the correct address to write him back. Make sure you write it exactly as he did or it will go somewhere else.
Now I can really breathe again!
Then it comes! Wow the emotions of that moment are almost overwhelming! Look at it, see his handwriting,feel it,smell it to see if you can smell him. Finally rip it open. Watch the address, can't lose that. It's the only way to communicate for a while.
Inside are the best words you have ever read. I am fine Mom! He then goes on to tell you about his trip there, what they had him doing first, what he's doing now and how much fun he's having. How are you doing Mom? An important part is the correct address to write him back. Make sure you write it exactly as he did or it will go somewhere else.
Now I can really breathe again!
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First Duty Station
After a rough start a AIT school with not being able to leave the base for six weeks, my son has passed all his tests with flying colors. He is now a Combat Medic with only a few weeks left and things are moving pretty fast. He will be finished AIT school in about 7weeks.
I have to tell you that ever since he joined up I have been in fear of where they would send him. Today is his 20th birthday and he got a wonderful present. Yes I know he is not a baby anymore but he will always be mine. His orders for what duty station he will spend the next 3 years at came through. He is going to Germany! My prayers were answered. No matter what you think of this war it is really great to hear that he will not be in harms way as much as if he would have been sent to Iraq. Now comes the shots. He said he will be at the doctors all day tomorrow getting his overseas series.
I have to tell you that ever since he joined up I have been in fear of where they would send him. Today is his 20th birthday and he got a wonderful present. Yes I know he is not a baby anymore but he will always be mine. His orders for what duty station he will spend the next 3 years at came through. He is going to Germany! My prayers were answered. No matter what you think of this war it is really great to hear that he will not be in harms way as much as if he would have been sent to Iraq. Now comes the shots. He said he will be at the doctors all day tomorrow getting his overseas series.
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- stargazer00 stargazer00 Feb 2, 2009 @ 6:28 pm
- I'd love for you to submit this lens to my Parents of Children in the Military group.
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- MyKidsInheritance MyKidsInheritance Jul 1, 2008 @ 3:57 pm
- This is such an important and incredibly moving lens. I do not have a son in the military, but I so appreciate all of your sacrifices and hope all the very best for your loved ones....
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- mintyfresh mintyfresh May 21, 2008 @ 3:47 pm
- Hope the best for your son!
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- stargazer00 stargazer00 May 13, 2008 @ 12:53 pm
- We sent our son off to the Navy about a year ago. He is a Navy Nuke and still in school but will be going out in the fleet soon on an aircraft carrier. We are so proud of him! It is hard to have him away from us for so long though.
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5 stars and a lensroll to my Navy Nukes lens.
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- SPF SPF Mar 26, 2008 @ 12:39 pm
- Wow. Powerful lens. My brother is in the Army stationed at Fort Knox. So far, he has only had to go to Iraq once for a year (that was ENOUGH). He has twin boys and missed a year of their young lives (they were 3 at the time). His choice to join the military was very hard on my Mom since she lost a brother in the Vietnam war. When he had to go to Iraq, she was terrified (we all were). It was nice to be able to chat with him on the internet and e-mail him, though. Technology makes it easier.
I wish you and your son all of the best! He's lucky to have such a caring mother.
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