I need much coffee today. My heart is a little heavy this morning and I know it will be a pretty weepy day (try as I will to not cry…) Today will be our last day to hang out with our 22 year old son Brad before he leaves for the Navy. We are going to hang out today, maybe play some wii, take in a movie, dinner… and then we drive him to Fargo where he will get on a plane for boot camp and then off to Florida from there.
I am so proud of him, but of course sad for me. Even last night as 19 year old Justin and I put the tree up I cried quietly as we put the ornaments in place.
So – in saying all that…. (*taking a big girl sigh and pulling myself together here*) I wont be on line much today. However I do have a fascinating review popping up in a few hours so I hope you will take a look at that.
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same to you. Happy Sunday!
Enjoy your time with your son! I know it will be hard saying goodbye to him today, but moms are allowed to cry when saying goodbye to their children. Sending hugs to you all!
I wanted to say thank you to you for your sacrifice and to your son for his. I will keep you both in my thoughts.
Wishing the very best to your son. I am sure this will be difficult, but hopefully, he will be happy and make his parents proud.
I’m keeping you all in my thoughts and wishing your son the very best. Tell him I say Thank you!
Enjoy your day with your son and remember it is you and Al and his brother who have had the influence on who he is today.
Lots of hugs your way, as you spend your quality time together as a family. Take lots of photos (I’m sure you won’t need any reminding on that!), as they will help you while he’s gone.
Have a wonderful day!
How sad for you guys today 😦 That must be so difficult to watch your “baby” go off like that.
You wrote about going to see a movie…I saw the Blind Side last night and absolutely loved it. Great feel good, family movie.
Enjoy every minute with your boys today 🙂
Thinking about you and your family today. Tough to send them off at any age and time!
I sent my son of to boot camp right after he graduated high school, so I know every emotion you are feeling! Give your son a big thank you hug for what he is doing, and one to yourself from one military mom to another!!
BTW: I’m in Florida, where is he headed?
Stay strong. I can only guess how hard it will be for you today. I expect I will be facing this same situation in a year or so when my son graduates.
A sad day but I’m so very proud of him for doing this. We’ll still be here when you get back.
Sending you a virtual hug! I can’t imagine how hard this is for you but know that you are very proud of him.
*big hug!* Have a wonderful day with your son. I will be keeping him in my thoughts and prayers too. You must be so proud of him, he’s so very brave 🙂
As it’s the end of the day, I hope it was a good one. I’ll pray for a safe trip for him and comfort for you.
I didn’t get to read this yesterday but I was thinking of you all the same. I pray for good things all around for everyone! **HUG**