Kids Growing Up

[LeilaniJoi]

My baby is the only one still at home and she is 17 and in high school. My oldest daughter is soon to be 26 and living her own life. My son, who I've always been close to, turned 20 in December and signed up in the military.

He shipped out to Afghanistan this morning. I didn't realize how hard it would hit me when he left. Any advice from other military moms out there going through the same kind of thing? I know it's not as bad now as it was but still, that's my baby and he wanted to go. Right now, I just want him home safe.

[mllebamako]

I'm not a military mom but I just wanted to say that I'm thinking about you and your son.

[blankita719]

My SO's son actually wants to join the military after he graduates next year, so while I don't know what it feels like yet (I know he's not my son but I've know him since he was born), I know the SO is already having a hard time dealing with the thought of it. He keeps hoping his son will change his mind.

The best thing I think we can do is just hope that he stays safe. He'll be in my thoughts

[prinzeza87]

well i dnt knw how it feels to have a son far away in such place for military reason, but i do knw how does it feel to have my SO as a Marine that far away, and busy most of the time, im pretty sure that the feeling is most likely the same.
what branch of the military he joined?

[notyourexgirlfriend]

No matter how old they are they're still your babies. (hugs)