OT. missing my son. long ramble

Hi everyone, I have not posted much for a few weeks. I have been in such a funk! My son graduated high school in May and he started to go to college, but he really wanted to join the Marines. the problem there was he had to be off his ADHD medication for a full year. well he was going to do one semester of college and things were rough for a while, he was working all the time and going to school. he was so tired and his grades started to show it. then in August, he had been off the medication for a year so he went down to the recruiter and started the process all over again. of course there was a lot of paperwork and it had to be done "their" way or no way, so we had to re-submit lots of stuff many times. Then when all the paperwork was done we waited!! then on October 20th he had to travel 4 hours to MEPS. Everything was in order and he was told he could leave at anytime!! well they were not kidding! On October 24 my little boy was told he was leaving that night!!! He left with just the clothes he had on a a toothbrush and toothpaste! the next night we got a phone call, just 15 seconds!!! from him stating he made it safe. I have written many many letters and I have not got one from him yet! this has been such a hard two weeks.... its a long time until I see him again, January 20th! he will graduate bootcamp then have 10 days leave. in all this mess, i have pretty much kept to my meal plans. and have maintained my weight! I need to have a hernia fixed but I need time to recover before I go to his graduation. Life is a roller coaster!! Donna R 277/150ish

Donna, I can only imagine what your heart must feel like right now. I do hope it is feeling a sense of pride along with the sadness of separation. It's nice to know there are men and women who are regular people willingly doing an extrodinary job of making our world a better place for all of us. From my family to yours --- thank you all for your sacrifices and wish him the best with his career endeavors! DeeDee

Thank you DeeDee!

Donna, I lurk here often but I just had to respond. You and your son will be in my thoughts and prayers. I'm already missing my son who is set to leave Jan 10, 2006 for Navy bootcamp. I'm so proud of him but I'm gonna miss him terribly - if I think about it too much I already start the waterworks. Tell him I'm proud of him and appreciate the sacrifice - he will continue to in my thoughts and prayers as you will 2. - hugs - dea

Thank you dea. we tried to get our son to go Navy like his father and I did but he said he just liked what the marines meant to him. I am so very proud of him!

Donna, All branches have my respect, honor and prayers. We are calling my son - Popeye! - hugs - dea

Dea, i want to tell you how proud I am of your son, I dont think many young people feel the way our sons do. Donna

Donna, Thanks - I will! I'm thankful there are still some who are willing. - hugs - dea

((((((((((HUGS)))))))))) I can't even imagine...every time I try my eyes sting. God bless you and your brave son. Judi

thank you Judi. the silliest things set me off. I saw a bag of beef jerky at the store and thought of my son, he always asked me to buy him a bag when i went shopping. Donna