Goodbyes Are Never Easy!
My heart aches with the longing for days spent fishing on the creek. I am anxious for the dangers I know he may be facing. I can only hope he will rely on the strength that I know he has come to have. He has turned into a fine young man, but my heart still aches to see my little boy again! If all works out as planned, he will be graduating in 13 weeks, on the day of my birthday!
I know he will be back, but he will not be the same boy. He will be a man. I saw his tears start to flow when he got on the bus and so did mine. No matter what any parent says, you are never ready to say goodbye. Good luck my son! I am so proud of you!!
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39 Comments
Post a Commentmy brother is military as well. Its never easy to watch them walk away knowing everything that is going on in the world. But I have respect for your son and all military, its not an easy job but we would be nowhere near as fortunate as we are today without them!! I support our Troops!! stay strong mom. Dont only let him make you proud but make him rroud too!
My prayers for you and your son! May the Lord watch over him!
Thank you to you for raising this young man. Thank you to Johnny for his great sacrifice. May God keep him safe.
A very honorable and brave thing to protect us, thank you so much. my prayers to him and you.
Prayers for him and for all military.
What a gorgeous and honorable family! :)
Many prayers to you and your family, Janet. Gosh what a handsome guy.
I am proud of your son for his great sacrifice.
I remember the days. Scary. My heart and prayers are with you. Word of advice, DO NOT send him any letters with PVT. on it UNTIL he is actually a Private, which comes AFTER boot camp. Hugs.
You obviously raised a great young man. Thanks for sharing. :)