My Son Is Joining the Service

[Dixie Luvr 98]

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...

Another

Your son sounds a lot like mine. No one believed such a smart, studious, caring young man was enlisting. At least it was a gradual process with him. It started with September 11 when he was a freshman in HS. He started talking about it then and I was dead set against it! I came to realize, however, that he would always regret it if he didn't follow his heart.

All mothers have to deal with their children growing up. It is very sudden and wrenching when your child joins the military!

I honestly believe boot camp was the hardest part, but possibly the most rewarding. I have a stack of letters that I will keep the rest of my life. He never wavered in his determination and repeatedly let me know how grateful he was for his upbringing.

As others have said, it isn't easy! Every Christmas since 2005 he has been deployed or about to deploy. He is home on pre-deployment leave right now. (I can't even listen to 'I'll be Home for Christmas' anymore! ) He will grow and change and so will you!

That note he left you was really says it. You raised a fine man. You done good!

 

[browneyes106]

Your son sounds like a fine young man. I can see your concerns and worries. At this point be supportive any way you can. The military gives people many good career and education opportunties.

 

[Mkgaapril]

I cleaned his room earlier, and when I walked over to change his sheets I sat down. I was looking around his room and I don't know how I have missed it. Military posters, old GI Joe stuff stuffed in a box, camo everything, Soldier friends in pictures with him...I guess I am blind.

 

[Mkgaapril]

Another

Your son sounds a lot like mine. No one believed such a smart, studious, caring young man was enlisting. At least it was a gradual process with him. It started with September 11 when he was a freshman in HS. He started talking about it then and I was dead set against it! I came to realize, however, that he would always regret it if he didn't follow his heart.

All mothers have to deal with their children growing up. It is very sudden and wrenching when your child joins the military!

I honestly believe boot camp was the hardest part, but possibly the most rewarding. I have a stack of letters that I will keep the rest of my life. He never wavered in his determination and repeatedly let me know how grateful he was for his upbringing.

As others have said, it isn't easy! Every Christmas since 2005 he has been deployed or about to deploy. He is home on pre-deployment leave right now. (I can't even listen to 'I'll be Home for Christmas' anymore! ) He will grow and change and so will you!

That note he left you was really says it. You raised a fine man. You done good!

I take it that is your soldier...he looks so young like my DS....I keep all of the letters the kids write me...even the nasty one my middle one wrote to santa one year about making a mess by the Christmas tree and he wasn't cleaning the silver stuff...lololololol

 

[NEVERENOUGHWDW]

May God Bless Your Son & Your Family.

 

[GJM]

Be proud of him!

My DH loves the military, something he always wanted to do. He was AF for 10 years and got out, it was the worse mistake ever - he missed it too much. He is now in the Army, and loves that also. It has done wonders for him.

 

[Scornelius]

Oh wow. You've raised a great young man there, and I hope you become more comfortable with his decision. I can totally understand your pain, though. My brother told me he was considering enlisting, and I told him I would break his legs before I'd let that happen. I'm not proud of my selfishness, but I admit it. You're son and family will be in my prayers.

 

[Mkgaapril]

I know about the leg thing...

 

[jewjubean]

What happens when you kids name your pets???

 

[lovegrumpy]

My dh has been in the Coast Guard for 19yrs and loves it. My oldest ds#1 is only 13 and has wanted to join since he was 10. He wants to join the Army and be a sniper. He talks about doing other jobs in the Army also. He wants to go to West Point. As a mom i want him to join the CG but its his decision. You should see his room. It's all military posters,books and other stuff.

 

[Mkgaapril]

What happens when you kids name your pets???

they named the dog after the first thing it did when they all got out of the car. it went pee on a tree. so it's name was peetree

 

[Sheree Bobbins]

Wishing you and your family all the best. It was a momentous decision on his part.

 

[dislal]

I wish someone could tell you how painful it is to have kids. I always heard it is like taking your heart out of your body and putting arms and legs on it.


Good luck and I know your son will always make you and your country proud.

 

[Mkgaapril]

I think it's more like they take it with them

 

[PatsGirl]

Oh boy! can I relate. DS joined the week he turned 18 (Jan 2008) and left in August. He's in Florida right now at EOD school but he'll be home for the first time for Christmas in five days Unlike your son, DS didn't want to go to college but he didn't want to hang around here with many of the kids who end up doing nothing with their lives so he chose the USAF. It's been both a whirlwind and a rollercoaster ride for both myself and him. But, I think he really likes it and I know it has done wonders for his self-esteem. Be PROUD

 

[kellyg403]

Mom, you have much to be proud of. Sounds like a kid who is an awesome addition to the military. Coming from a military family, I can only tell you that I feel your pain, (my ds is in Afghanistan right now), but I also know how good it is to know that that little boy is now a man..exactly the man I thought he would be. It is scary but sometimes I find myself worrying when I see them leaving in car with friends. Its the nature of the mom biz!

Kelly

 

[Mkgaapril]

I am proud..it just wasn't the future "I" had lined out for him.. because of the snow and ice last night, we may have to change our lunch date. I am glad that he invited me to talk and hear what they had to say. and yes it is hard to admit my almost 20 year old is a man.

 

[kellyg403]

I am proud..it just wasn't the future "I" had lined out for him.. because of the snow and ice last night, we may have to change our lunch date. I am glad that he invited me to talk and hear what they had to say. and yes it is hard to admit my almost 20 year old is a man.

I hear you mom! Boy do I ever. If only they would continue to do what we say when we say it!

Kelly

 

[Pigeon]

I'm so sorry you are dealing with this.

 

[Mkgaapril]

we did not get to do the lunch thing yet...first weather, then we all got sick...so, we have invited the man to our home for dinner....