My Son Is Joining the Service

[Mkgaapril]

I was just informed by accident, when the recruiter called for my son, that my son is joining the Army. I don't know how I should feel about this. I know I need to stop looking at him like a 5 year old with the knees out of his pants....but I can't.

I don't know if I should be proud, or break his legs and make him walk with a limp...Merry Christmas Mom...he said in a note...and I love you....don't worry, I will always be your little boy...(just don't tell anyone)...

That was taped to my steering wheel this morning....after I exploded...

 

[Cindyluwho]

 

[akhenaten]

congratulations and

i would be conflicted also.... my son is 14 and it would be hard to see him grow up and make such an important life decision without discussing it...

 

[mkingdomlvr]

It's a self sacrificing choice in an age when that kind of thing is out of fashion. I don't even know him and I'm in awe of his decision.

DH served and he said it was the best decision he ever made.

 

[Laura]

Oh, that's not a good way to find out, is it?

I'm sure it must be hard for parents to see their child leave the nest, let alone enter the military. But I'm sure you have every reason to be proud of him.

 

[Rafiki Rafiki Rafiki]

As a mom, I shed tears of sorrow for you.
As a mom, I also shed tears of pride.
As the wife of a retired military officer, I promise you that our military will do everything in its power to protect him.
And as a person who believes in the power of prayer, I pray that our country will end this war.

 

[Magic Mom]

Be proud...

 

[Mkgaapril]

I guess it is true when I am told I need to look at them like adults..(my older kids)...I just can't bring myself to do it..I don't know if I ever will.

DS knows, or should I say knew, what he would be up against with me. I do worry about everything where the kids are concerned. I have ask him if he feels he has to do this to finish college first. His reply is, the Army will help him pay for it. The thing that gets me is we don't need the Army to pay for it. He has a college fund..it pays for everything. Is this where he is being self supportive, or dumb for not taking what I have saved for? He told me to keep the money and apply it to his little sisters college. That made me cry even more to see him be or attempt to be so giving to her.

 

[momrek06]

I was just informed by accident, when the recruiter called for my son, that my son is joining the Army. I don't know how I should feel about this. I know I need to stop looking at him like a 5 year old with the knees out of his pants....but I can't.

I don't know if I should be proud, or break his legs and make him walk with a limp...Merry Christmas Mom...he said in a note...and I love you....don't worry, I will always be your little boy...(just don't tell anyone)...

That was taped to my steering wheel this morning....after I exploded...

Your post sounds like what my BRO did 32 years ago.

BRO came home and announced to all of us "I have done something that none of you can do anything about"......we all stood shocked. We had no clue what was going to come out of his mouth next. "I HAVE JOINED THE ARMY"!!!!

Today my baby BRO is a COLONEL in the UNITED STATES ARMY and on the JOINT CHIEFS OF STAFF at the Pentagon.

There has not been one day in his life that he has not made every single family member so extremely proud of him. He has a Bachelor and 3 Masters degrees from the ARMY.

He has served in IRAQ and a Battalion Commander of over 5000 soldiers.

My Dad calls him HIS AMERICAN HERO!!!

Be proud, Mom, of your new soldier, be very proud!!!

 

[mkingdomlvr]

I guess it is true when I am told I need to look at them like adults..(my older kids)...I just can't bring myself to do it..I don't know if I ever will.

DS knows, or should I say knew, what he would be up against with me. I do worry about everything where the kids are concerned. I have ask him if he feels he has to do this to finish college first. His reply is, the Army will help him pay for it. The thing that gets me is we don't need the Army to pay for it. He has a college fund..it pays for everything. Is this where he is being self supportive, or dumb for not taking what I have saved for? He told me to keep the money and apply it to his little sisters college. That made me cry even more to see him be or attempt to be so giving to her.

You have a gem there indeed. Be proud, you've raised an amazing human being.

 

[mom2mikel]

((hugs))

 

[KT27]

Be Proud.

I am a military spouse of almost 3 years. My husband has 18 years in.

 

[need_a_Disney_fix]

I am a Military mom myself and could not be any more proud of our son. Have faith and courage in the days, weeks and months ahead.

 

[Mkgaapril]

I am proud, I am just scared. He has, and is a son anyone could ever want. He has a dry humor, is giving, will tell you he loves you no matter who is standing near, will help a stranger or friend.

He is a straight A student, and has never been any trouble..but will pull a stunt on you if you are not careful..turn on the sink and the sprayer may nail you..

He is my baby boy...my little blonde, curly haired, blue eyed baby boy...

 

[Uncle Remus]

I guess it is true when I am told I need to look at them like adults..(my older kids)...I just can't bring myself to do it..I don't know if I ever will.

DS knows, or should I say knew, what he would be up against with me. I do worry about everything where the kids are concerned. I have ask him if he feels he has to do this to finish college first. His reply is, the Army will help him pay for it. The thing that gets me is we don't need the Army to pay for it. He has a college fund..it pays for everything. Is this where he is being self supportive, or dumb for not taking what I have saved for? He told me to keep the money and apply it to his little sisters college. That made me cry even more to see him be or attempt to be so giving to her.

He sounds pretty adult to me, you have to be proud of him.

I wish your son the best of luck.

 

[Mom2Nick]

Let the fear and concern show - but don't let it outshine your pride

 

[Mkgaapril]

Hi Uncle...long time no hear from....I guess I just need to respect his decision...and ask him to respect that I can never stop being his mom...

 

[Uncle Remus]

Hi Uncle...long time no hear from....I guess I just need to respect his decision...and ask him to respect that I can never stop being his mom...

Mutual respect is a good thang.

 

[jewjubean]

From having family who have been in the Military all of my life, I'm not going to sugar coat it and tell you its not going to be hard on you and your family, it will but the pride and acomplishments that he will go through along the way will make it so much better! He will always be your baby boy and thats why its your job as a Military Mom to let him know how proud you are and how much you love him no matter what. He made one of the biggest sacrifices that he could for our country , and I for one say "Thanks for what you and your fellow soliders do for our country!!!!"

 

[Mkgaapril]

From having family who have been in the Military all of my life, I'm not going to sugar coat it and tell you its not going to be hard on you and your family, it will but the pride and acomplishments that he will go through along the way will make it so much better! He will always be your baby boy and thats why its your job as a Military Mom to let him know how proud you are and how much you love him no matter what. He made one of the biggest sacrifices that he could for our country , and I for one say "Thanks for what you and your fellow soliders do for our country!!!!"

You just made me cry...I hadn't thought of the term "Military Mom"