Luv2Fall 0 #1 March 24, 2004 My oldest son is graduating HS this June............was with him yesterday as he was seeking out recruiters at a local Armed Forces Recruiting Station. I didn't feel like I was with my boy anymore but rather a man. I'm very proud of him.....yet, I'm torn. I'm going to miss him so much. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Skyrose7 0 #2 March 24, 2004 ooh, he's a hottie, you say he's legal, eh? No, seriously, sounds like you have good reason to be proud of him. ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ The mind is like a parachute--it works better when it is open. JUMP. MaryRose Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
skybytch 273 #3 March 24, 2004 Boy do I hear that. I talk to my son now and I'm so proud of the man he's become. It's so neat to see him chasing his dream with all he's got. But I'm torn - mostly I enjoy my empty nest, yet another part of me wants my little boy back. Ain't parenthood a trip? Enjoy the next few months while he's still physically with you. Be ready to cry at his graduation - but don't let him see you. And don't forget to pat yourself on the back once in awhile for the great job you did raising him. btw, he's a handsome young man. Looks like you have much to be proud of. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Lee03 0 #4 March 24, 2004 You have every right to be proud! You brought him up the right way and it shows. He is reflection your values. Outstanding job! -------- To put your life in danger from time to time ... breeds a saneness in dealing with day-to-day trivialities. --Nevil Shute, Slide Rule Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Faber 0 #5 March 24, 2004 your facing all parents nightmare... the day your kid is grown up and aint a kid any more.Im happy i have many years before this comes to me. I think you have alot to be proud of.. Stay safe Stefan Faber Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Luv2Fall 0 #6 March 24, 2004 He'll be legal in about three weeks...........he's been thinking he's legal lol. Thanks! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Luv2Fall 0 #7 March 24, 2004 I'm starting to understand that aspect all too well.........as for parenthood, it's definately a trip. I'm gonna enjoy the heck out of him..............he asked me yesterday if I was O.K.......I told him yes and asked why he asked. He then told me "because you sure are being extra nice to me lately" lol. I'm gonna also treat the rascal to his first jump shortly. Thank you so much. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Luv2Fall 0 #8 March 24, 2004 Thank you, Lee............it was a rocky road lol. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Luv2Fall 0 #9 March 24, 2004 Thanks..........................it's much more difficult than I had originally anticipated.....now that it's here. Enjoy every minute with your's.....time goes by so quickly. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jimmytavino 16 #10 March 24, 2004 ..... yes Our Children Grow Up FAST.... Have you served in the armed forces??? I have not..... But I would be very very nervous if my son ( who also graduates H S this year, in fact ON Fathers' Day)... wanted to consider that route.... In this day and age of People in Power making the decisions which absolutely put our armed services members into harms way....I'd be concerned for his well being....There are many ways to continue "learning to be a man".... I thank those who volunteer to join and who enlist....but I worry for them,,,, and a certain sense of selfishness would prevent me from encouraging my son to do that....... I don't mean to stir up a tempest... but right now this world is in a bad place.... what will the next 10 years bring????? The loss of our healthiest and often most mature young men and women,, and the tragedy which THAT scenario heaps upon a family , is much to much for me to bear.... work for peace,,, peacefully........ Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Luv2Fall 0 #11 March 24, 2004 Yes, I retired from the Army................I cannot begin to explain what I'm feeling.......yes, I have cried a couple of times since yesterday. My late grandfather, a vet, cried over my father's enlistment......my father cried over mine.....each of us wanting to protect our sons. I'm fortunate in that I have brought him up to think for himself.................I've sat down and given him all the "pro's & con's" of his choice. Regardless of the path chosen for himself, I would have supported him either way. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jimmytavino 16 #12 March 24, 2004 .... It is clear that we see eye to eye... and you SIR have the benefit of first hand experience,, which I lack... ...For sure it's a tough situation..The sense of Duty.. may be strong in your Son.... and so... My gratitude to him and ALL others who choose this path in life.... May he and all others,, be protected from beyond this worldly chaos......by a greater Power... Most all parents shed tears over their children, at some point or another... May yours' only be tears of Pride............ jmy A3914 D12122. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Nightingale 0 #13 March 24, 2004 Sounds like he's got a good plan for his life. Encourage him to use the military programs that help soldiers get a college degree, because, if, after his enlistment is up, he decides re-enlisting isn't for him, he'll have the degree to fall back on when he chooses his next career. If he does decide to continue with his military service, once he gets his degree, the officer track is available to him also. I know it can't be easy to let your baby go, but remember that its the job of parents to give their children both roots and wings. His roots are the values you've taught him, and he'll take those with him wherever he goes as he tries out his new wings. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Beerlight 0 #14 March 24, 2004 Thank god we still have young men that wish to enlist. I just retired myself after serving (enlisted) for 23 years. The absolute best years of my life!..... Best wishes to your son! P.S. He can still get his degree and stay enlisted. Being a ZERO isn't everything....... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
VanillaSkyGirl 6 #16 March 24, 2004 QuoteI'm very proud of him.....yet, I'm torn. I'm going to miss him so much. You are such a loving father and such a good human being, in general, Robert. What a sweet, yet melancholy post. It warms my heart to read about how much some of the men on these boards love their children. It's just so beautiful and pure. Btw, your son is absolutely gorgeous. I'm sure that you have much to be proud of. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites DrunkMonkey 0 #17 March 24, 2004 For your son- 2 words: West Point. Be military, get a degree, start out as an O-1. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Luv2Fall 0 #18 March 25, 2004 Thank you, ma,am.....I'm touched. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Lainey 0 #19 March 25, 2004 wow, that's really sweet. As everyone else has said, you should be really proud of him. I'm kind of around the same age and sometimes I know i get so caught up with the issues and new challenges in my life that i forget about how hard it can be on my parents to watch me grow and change. Parents do such an amazing job, loving, caring and taking responsibility for shaping their childrens lives, it's so nice to hear how much love you have for your son. Makes me want to call my own mother and father and remind them how much i appreciate their support, thanks. . And you shed not a single tear for the things that you didn't need 'Cause you knew you were finally free - Death Cab For Cutie Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites VanillaSkyGirl 6 #20 March 25, 2004 What a sweet girl that you are, Lainey! Yes, you should call your parents. They will appreciate it. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites freeflir29 0 #21 March 25, 2004 Wow.........pretty touched by your story. I can't imagine that day coming for me. My son is only 8 so I have 10 or so years to relax. My best wishes to him and you. You certainly have much to be proud of! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Lainey 0 #22 March 25, 2004 Thanks, you seem really sweet yourself . And you shed not a single tear for the things that you didn't need 'Cause you knew you were finally free - Death Cab For Cutie Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites VanillaSkyGirl 6 #23 March 25, 2004 QuoteMy son is only 8 so I have 10 or so years to relax. One day, YOU too will be all grown up, Clay. I'm sure that your son will feel the same way then about you. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites freeflir29 0 #24 March 25, 2004 QuoteOne day, YOU too will be all grown up, Clay. Nuh-Uuuuhhhhh!!!!! I'm really doing my best to resist any form of "growing up." How's it coming so far? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites VanillaSkyGirl 6 #25 March 25, 2004 QuoteQuoteOne day, YOU too will be all grown up, Clay. Nuh-Uuuuhhhhh!!!!! I'm really doing my best to resist any form of "growing up." How's it coming so far? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Join the conversation You can post now and register later. If you have an account, sign in now to post with your account. Note: Your post will require moderator approval before it will be visible. Reply to this topic... × Pasted as rich text. Paste as plain text instead Only 75 emoji are allowed. × Your link has been automatically embedded. Display as a link instead × Your previous content has been restored. Clear editor × You cannot paste images directly. Upload or insert images from URL. Insert image from URL × Desktop Tablet Phone Submit Reply 0 Go To Topic Listing
DrunkMonkey 0 #17 March 24, 2004 For your son- 2 words: West Point. Be military, get a degree, start out as an O-1. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Luv2Fall 0 #18 March 25, 2004 Thank you, ma,am.....I'm touched. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Lainey 0 #19 March 25, 2004 wow, that's really sweet. As everyone else has said, you should be really proud of him. I'm kind of around the same age and sometimes I know i get so caught up with the issues and new challenges in my life that i forget about how hard it can be on my parents to watch me grow and change. Parents do such an amazing job, loving, caring and taking responsibility for shaping their childrens lives, it's so nice to hear how much love you have for your son. Makes me want to call my own mother and father and remind them how much i appreciate their support, thanks. . And you shed not a single tear for the things that you didn't need 'Cause you knew you were finally free - Death Cab For Cutie Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
VanillaSkyGirl 6 #20 March 25, 2004 What a sweet girl that you are, Lainey! Yes, you should call your parents. They will appreciate it. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites freeflir29 0 #21 March 25, 2004 Wow.........pretty touched by your story. I can't imagine that day coming for me. My son is only 8 so I have 10 or so years to relax. My best wishes to him and you. You certainly have much to be proud of! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Lainey 0 #22 March 25, 2004 Thanks, you seem really sweet yourself . And you shed not a single tear for the things that you didn't need 'Cause you knew you were finally free - Death Cab For Cutie Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites VanillaSkyGirl 6 #23 March 25, 2004 QuoteMy son is only 8 so I have 10 or so years to relax. One day, YOU too will be all grown up, Clay. I'm sure that your son will feel the same way then about you. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites freeflir29 0 #24 March 25, 2004 QuoteOne day, YOU too will be all grown up, Clay. Nuh-Uuuuhhhhh!!!!! I'm really doing my best to resist any form of "growing up." How's it coming so far? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites VanillaSkyGirl 6 #25 March 25, 2004 QuoteQuoteOne day, YOU too will be all grown up, Clay. Nuh-Uuuuhhhhh!!!!! I'm really doing my best to resist any form of "growing up." How's it coming so far? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Join the conversation You can post now and register later. If you have an account, sign in now to post with your account. Note: Your post will require moderator approval before it will be visible. Reply to this topic... × Pasted as rich text. Paste as plain text instead Only 75 emoji are allowed. × Your link has been automatically embedded. Display as a link instead × Your previous content has been restored. Clear editor × You cannot paste images directly. Upload or insert images from URL. Insert image from URL × Desktop Tablet Phone Submit Reply 0
freeflir29 0 #21 March 25, 2004 Wow.........pretty touched by your story. I can't imagine that day coming for me. My son is only 8 so I have 10 or so years to relax. My best wishes to him and you. You certainly have much to be proud of! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Lainey 0 #22 March 25, 2004 Thanks, you seem really sweet yourself . And you shed not a single tear for the things that you didn't need 'Cause you knew you were finally free - Death Cab For Cutie Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
VanillaSkyGirl 6 #23 March 25, 2004 QuoteMy son is only 8 so I have 10 or so years to relax. One day, YOU too will be all grown up, Clay. I'm sure that your son will feel the same way then about you. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
freeflir29 0 #24 March 25, 2004 QuoteOne day, YOU too will be all grown up, Clay. Nuh-Uuuuhhhhh!!!!! I'm really doing my best to resist any form of "growing up." How's it coming so far? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
VanillaSkyGirl 6 #25 March 25, 2004 QuoteQuoteOne day, YOU too will be all grown up, Clay. Nuh-Uuuuhhhhh!!!!! I'm really doing my best to resist any form of "growing up." How's it coming so far? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
