Hi Y'all,
I'm trying not to bawl my eyes out. My 20 year old son just came in and told me he enlisted in the Marines today. I am proud of him. He needs to man up as the saying goes. I have been a single parent since Bailey was 5. His dad lives in the Fla. keys and he (their dad) hasn't had a consistent relationship with either of my 2 children. There aren't any hard feelings towards their dad, it is just the way it is. Anyway, having said all of that, Bailey has always been fascinated with the military, ever since he was a little fella. I know it is honorable but I am his Mom and I will worry. Afghanastan scares me alot.
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My Son Enlisted Today
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Posted 3 years ago by tinafishfrombirthplaceofElvis #
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(((((Tinafish))))) I would be proud and scared, too. Mom's worry thats there job. I'll put him in my prayers
Posted 3 years ago by Cat talk rules #
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TF, my Son is 20 also, turns 21 in Feb. this year. At one point he wanted to join the Navy (seals).... I was terrified, but I told him if that's what he wanted to do, then I would support him. Ended up, he decided not to, but he came very close, and we all (in our family) appreciate and support our troops in all their foreign endevors. Please keep us posted, I will pray for your Son, and whatever his choice, You are a loving and supportative Mom, and we've got YOUR back!!!
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Big [[[hugs]]] TF, you must be feeling lots of mixed emotions about your sons decision. You must be proud of him though.
Posted 3 years ago by Moonshadow_NZ #
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Tinafish, my husband is a veteran (17 years in the Army) and so am I (Army Nurse Corps). And, we work with young people who are applying to attend a service academy. I will tell you this and only this...... The young people who enlist, who go to OCS, who go to an academy... whatever... they are THE BEST that our country has to offer. I am constantly amazed at their commitment and constantly proud. They make me SO proud to be an American.
Now, I do know that it is frightening for a mom. Truly, I can understand. But, I think that these young people know that what we have in America has been bought at a high price. And they are ready to carry the standard.
All that I can tell you is... God bless your son for his desire to serve our country. God bless you for standing behind him. And God Bless America that we have young people like this.
As we would say in the Army.... HOOAH!
Posted 3 years ago by WillowandWindismom #
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You know, I'm not sure if I should post this, but my Son really will serve our country and soon..... he's a licensed private pilot, a certified diver, and has a license to carry a concealed weapon ( did the courses, but can't until he's 21 - two months)..... he has a black belt in tae kwan doe, takes fencing classes at UF, and well, pretty much, wants to make a difference. I don't know whether to be so proud, or so terrified!!! But, ya gotta love 'em
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Uh, AV... would your son like to talk to me about a service academy??? :-)
Posted 3 years ago by WillowandWindismom #
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WWM, he will has one more year to complete in his honors program at UF after this semester. His majors will be political science, archeologey, the classics, and arabic languages..... He is a superb jounalist, didn't major in(even tho he won an award at Colombia for it) because he figured he could already do that, and wanted to "study" something he didn't know. He wants to go into politics (God help him) and is thinking maybe he'll take the path of the CIA (though far be it from me, that is THE HARD WAY!) but..... he has worked on both political parties' campaigns this year, and has MAJOR connections in Washington, and he's only 20! I admire his tenacity in all his endevors, he is so extreemly dedicated to so many things of his interest. One of the reasons he minored in arabic languages is because he wants to "know" what people are saying when he visits there, whether as a politician or an archeologist. He's also in love with old relics and the "adventure" of finding them....... I just hope he takes me along on his "life" ..... it should be exciting either way!!!
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May the Lord bless and keep you and your son, TF. I will keep him in my prayers.
Posted 3 years ago by GizzysAuntie #
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Thank y'all. I am a bag of mixed emotions. I had hoped he would go to college first then enlist but he seems to have his own path and his own schedule of how he wants to do things. I think my son craves the brothership of enlistment. He wants to make a differnace and be better than he is already. I'm trying to put the best foot forward but I want to scream, please don't. I support our military, I always say thank you, but now I am going to be one of those moms. I can't bear the thought of him being in harms way. I know, he is in harms way everyday but this, for me, is a different worry. Thanks for being supportive and I'll try not be a total basket case.
Posted 3 years ago by tinafishfrombirthplaceofElvis #
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I admire your son's accomplishments and desire to serve our country, AV. You've done a wonderful job raising him. I will keep him and you in my prayers for a safe journey wherever this may take him. I also admire your courage in the face of a very scary decision that your adult son has made. There are so many moms who worry about their brave husbands, sons or brothers who serve in the military. I bet they would be an excellent and supportive group for you to reach out to. {{{hugs}}}
Posted 3 years ago by Kitten Whisperer #
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Wow TF and AV..you both must be so proud of your boys. I as a parent would be so scared to have them enlist yet proud as well. It sounds like both boys have a good head on their shoulders and know what they want out of life and are willing to do what they have to get it. Hugs to both of you and your families!
Posted 3 years ago by cricketsmama #
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Oh dear TF. What an incredible job you have done with your son. You are to be congratulated. You must be bursting with pride while your insides are dissolving in apprehension. I can understand that. That's what being a mother is all about. Go with God young man and make sure you always come home to Mom.
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Tinafish, I am so proud of you and your son! God willing, he will make wonderful Marine!! Prayers and Hugs for you and him.
Posted 3 years ago by KarenCentennial #
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i send big hugs and prayers to all who have children, husbands , spouses in the armed forces. they are heros. my father was in the army and flew helicopters at korea and vietnam. his helicopters were shot down 3 times in nam and he went through so much. i applaud all of you. i tell my dad all the time he is a hero , and he says" no i'm not" but in my eyes he is, and so are all of you.
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TF I stand in awe and admiration of your son. May God bless him and keep him safe.
Posted 3 years ago by Tigerlilly #
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I meant to respond to TF in my initial comment, but the same sentiment holds true for all mothers of soldiers. My hat is off to you!!
Posted 3 years ago by Kitten Whisperer #
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{{{TF}}} {{{AV}}} I applaud you both on your courage!!! I can only imagine what this must be like for the two of you. It's like realizing for the first time that he isn't a baby anymore, all over again. I know that my Will will reach that age in the blink of an eye and I will have to face a senerio like this, and that scares me to death too! But always know that we go with them wherever they may go. We are part of the same cloth, that never changes. Pride will never really express your feelings for our sons & daughters that serve so valiently. There are no words that even come close. {{{hugs....}}}
Posted 3 years ago by debsterwiz #
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congrats Tina for both you and your son!!
Posted 3 years ago by AZDEBRA 5/27 & crew #
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TF, you should be very proud of your son. He has volunteered for some of the world's toughest training and when he finishes his military career he will have the discipline and knowledge to do anything he wishes. I know the thought of deployment is scary - I have been there twice with my BF - but you have a huge network of support to lean on. Good luck to him at boot camp!
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I will keep him in my prayers that he comes home safe and sound. And will pray for you also-I know you cant help but worry, but those guys really look out for each other, and you will be so proud of the man he becomes.
Posted 3 years ago by rainingwolf #
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TF and AV, you are great moms! God Bless both you and your sons. TF, I hear you, my brother is a Viet Nam veteran and my mother must have gone through a lot of the same emotions that you are going through. {{TF}} {{AV}}
Posted 3 years ago by SammyandOliversmama #
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Tinafish,
As a mom with LOTS of experience with this .......I will tell you its ok to be scared.....go to each event that the marines allow you, ie graduation, family day ......as time goes on you relize that supporting your soldier is very important ....make sure he has a laptop computer and a phone .....after intial training, he will be able to text you a little .....and if going to afganistan will be able to email ....I found that having myspace very helpful, because if he was to tired to write me he would change something like a title or put a new song on it and I knew he was ok .....Remember your soldier will not have alot of free time, but needs to know you are there .....go ahead and cry, I did for weeks after I found out Josh enlisted, then for weeks after I found out he was going to Iraq ....If you need me I AM HERE brandi dot lee at kmsi dot us ......... best regards .....mom with a soldier sonPosted 3 years ago by jinxedfairy #
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