OT. missing my son. long ramble

Hi Donna, My son left for Army bootcamp on September 16th. He's in Fort Benning, Georgia. I am SO proud of him, but I miss him SO much. He gets to come home for Christmas and then go back and graduates on the 13th. When he's finished there, he will be on his way to Iraq (he's in the infantry.....every mom's worst fear). But just to let you know, it is a good while before they get to write or call home. They have to EARN the privilege. Now my son writes just about every day, it not to me, then his brother or sisters or grandparents. And he calls once a week. I can hardly wait for him to come home.....I WANT to see him in uniform God bless you and your son.......these boys protecting our wonderful country....I am SO proud of all of them. Teresa

teresa, My son will miss both thanksgiving and Christmas but I will be thinking of him and know that he is striving for what he wants. I cant wait to stick the Marines bumper sticker on my van. I cant do this until he graduates. God bless your son! Donna

I just want to say Thank You to all three of you for producing such great men It takes a lot to inlist in the military and 100 times more when you enlist during time of war Please let your sons know America says THANK YOU! (I have tears in my eyes) I just can't believe there bravery and compasion for others. Thank You Tina

Tina, thank you! I am so worried for my son. This is what he has wanted for so long and I am so proud of his bravery and selflessness in this time of war. Donna

HI DONNA! I WANT TO THANK YOUR SON AND ALL THE YOUNG MEN AND WOMEN WHO ARE FIGHTING THE WAR FOR OUR COUNTRY. I WILL KEEP YOU AND YOUR FAMILY IN MY PRAYERS. MY DAUGHTER-IN-LAW HAD TO LEAVE HER 13 MONTH OLD SON AUG 2004. SHE IS IN TRANSPORTATION AND DRIVES THE SUPPLIES TO IRAQ SHE IS THERE FOR 30 DAYS AND THEN BACK TO KUWAIT FOR 30 DAYS BACK AND FORTH. SHE HAS BEEN GONE A YEAR AND A HALF AND IS SCHEDULED TO LEAVE KUWAIT DEC 4TH. I CAN'T WAIT TO SEE HER. I HAVE BEEN STRESSING SINCE SHE HAS BEEN GONE AND GAINED 30LBS I AM FINALLY BACK ON TRACK AND HAVE LOST 9LBS THIS MONTH. GOD BLESS ALL THE MILITARY AND THEIR FAMILIES I AM SO PROUD OF ALL OF THEM!

Pam, i have been stressing this past week, been eating way too much popcorn too! I don't think a lot of people know what a military person goes through. My son is not married and does not have a girl friend so right now just his family miss him. My thanks for your daughter in law for what she is giving up for all of us. good luck with getting back on track, I got my first letter today and feel so much better so I will get back on track too. THANK YOU Donna

HI DONNA! THANK YOU SO MUCH. I AM SO GLAD YOU GOT A LETTER I KNOW HOW HARD IT IS NOT HEARING FROM THEM. SORRY I DIDN'T GET BACK TO YOU BUT I CAN ONLY LURK DURING LUNCH HOUR. GOOD LUCK WITH GETTING BACK ON TRACK IT IS SO HARD ALL THE STRESS. I PRAY THAT HE WILL BE ABLE TO STAY STATESIDE. GOD BLESS YOU AND YOUR FAMILY. IF YOU EVER NEED TO CHAT MY NEW E-MAIL AT HOME IS [email protected] HAVE A GREAT DAY!

The lovely fast boot camp call. Letters will be very few and far between. Husband was in bootcamp when we did not know eachother. But His Brother was just there this past summer. Is he at Paris Island SC? Are you attending the graduation??? Just wait teh transformation is amazing!!! Whats his MOS going to be?? Email me if ya want!

Sabrina. I got my first letter today. I am in such a good mood now. he does talk about the pain but also his determination to finish as scheduled. He is at Parris island. and yes I will be there for graduation in January, its about a 12 hour drive but that is not bad at all, I can't wait to see the man he is morphing into... he is going to be a tank technition... I think that is what he said, he did not talk about it too much because he was afraid of what people would say or try to talk him our of it. Donna

thats GREAT!!!! You will LOVE the graduation! even thought it was my brother in law to see his change was breathtaking! I am about 5-6 ours north. I drove down and met inlaws there (husbands been gone since last feb). Thats cool. I wonter if he will be stationed here at lejeune wioth 2nd Tanks. Congrats..if ya ever need ot talk or need miltary lingo im here chic!