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My son left Jan. 19th 2015, and I don't know about most of the moms here, but I'm worried. Not that he isn't taken care of, eating well, sleeping well, or even doing a great job. It's all a "Me-Mom" issue. I have dropped him off at college for a year and cried for days, but he was only a text away. I could send a box of his favorites, and he would call thanking me. 

Then, summer came and my smart, handsome son, said  " I want to join the service. I have done 4 yrs. JROTC and a year in college NROTC, but I need to learn the whole airplane first."  I thought I had 4 more yrs. of my son, a text or a phone call away. But, here I am ...... His room is empty,  A-school bag is packed, and I miss him so much.  Do all Navy moms feel this way? Or am I just a control freak? 

I haven't got his papers yet, though I did get his box. 

TX. Mom Cat

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Comment by catt443 on March 3, 2015 at 3:42pm

Thank you

Comment by yolanda on March 4, 2015 at 12:40pm

I totally understand your feelings about your son in boot camp.  This is a very emotional time for you and you are not alone in how you feel.  I was so emotional when my son went into boot camp in Dec.  I was a basket case. It was even harder when Christmas came without him being home and no way to call him.  I sent lots of letters and he did write us every week.  Going to the mailbox was very exciting.  It will get much better with time.  I finally had to just trust the Lord for my son's safety and I continued to pray for him and all the other recruits.  I never got that first phone call either but later he called out of the blue and that was the best Christmas gift ever!  I think boot camp was alot harder for me than  him.  Hang in there and keep looking up.  Look forward to his graduation and seeing him again soon.  The graduation is awesome and emotional also.  Your son will have alot of stories to share with you when you get together.  When he is in A school, he can have a phone and you can talk or text him which is much better than boot camp.  I really found that the navy for moms site was helpful and very supportive for me.  We are all moms and have the same worries, concerns and love for our children. Thank you for sharing your feelings and just take it one day at a time.  Your will be surprised to see how time does go by pretty fast.  Yolanda  ps  my son is home on leave now and leaves Saturday for Washington state. 

Comment by AmyMatt1214 on March 8, 2015 at 3:38pm

Wow...so relieved to see this post as I feel the same way!  I know its selfish of me because this is the best thing for my son...he is a DEP leaving July 9, 2015.  he is my oldest and my quiet, sweet son...rarely expresses much emotion, shares his thoughts, or uses more than 1 or 2 words when he texts.  But I ask him to call me daily when he leaves work...and he does.  I have been a mess since he got his ship date.  He is so excited and I am so proud and excited for him!  It's me who's having the seperation anxiety.  I cry daily...at the mention of his name!  What is wrong with me????  I think I feel like I'm losing him since he doesn't communicate much as it is.  I know this is going to be one of the hardest things he will have to deal with and I need him to know that I will be here every step of the way.  I tell him but like I said...he doesn't openly communciate much so I don't know what he is taking in or not. 

Comment by catt443 on March 9, 2015 at 12:03am

Amymatt-  My son isn't very vocal either, but I will say that I just got my first phone call, and I was shocked at the emotion in his voice, and the amount of talking he did. He even said he missed home. I am not at a point to say that it will get better, but I know it will. Because this is something he has always wanted to do. 

Comment by AmyMatt1214 on March 9, 2015 at 4:08pm

My son is so unemotional but I think that is more his coping technique.  Either way, I make sure I tell him every day how proud I am and how I will always be there for him regardless of how far away he is.  I have heard from alot of military families who have said that their relationships have greatly improved after joining.  I have a fantastic relationship already with my son so I hope it stays this strong!  My son sees hope now in his future where before he saw  none.  Not sure the military was his dream but it was the best option for him at this point and he is really beginning to see it.  This 4 months of waiting is killing me!  It's the longest good-bye I've ever had to deal with!   I'm glad you got to speak with your son.  Stay strong!

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