Somebody tell me it's going to get easier..

[Bustanut joker]

Don't normally do this and seldom comment when peeps personal lives are on display here.. But...

The first fledgling to leave the nest took flight today..

The Gumment car commissioned by the USMC came and took my oldest boy today..

Man that was rough, then Mizz and the kids...

Hitting all the sites suggested by some of you who've been there.. When am I going to feel good again?

:jester:

 

[Patriot]

Don't normally do this and seldom comment when peeps personal lives are on display here.. But...

The first fledgling to leave the nest took flight today..

The Gumment car commissioned by the USMC came and took my oldest boy today..

Man that was rough, then Mizz and the kids...

Hitting all the sites suggested by some of you who've been there.. When am I going to feel good again?

:jester:

when he makes Colonel... :blink:

 

[dcarver]

Ahh, man, it's hard to not have compassion on a post like this -

so I will.

Bust, I don't know what you're going through, I'm a child-free nation.

All I can do is say stay in contact with him the whole time and let him know you both love him.

Sorry I can't offer more..

 

[Solo]

Bust,

I don't know when you will feel good again. As a father, I know how precious our kids are. Doesn't matter how old we get or how old they get, they are still our kids. I wish the best for your son and you, Miss Bust, and the rest of the brood.

 

[wfooshee]

You'll feel better when that picture comes back, of him in uniform in front of the flag.

Are you gonna go see the graduation from Basic? We did, and it was great. Only had a couple of hours with Josh the whole time we were there, but it was a good couple of hours! Also went to see his graduation from Airborne. That was cool!

When you see accomplishment, which you will, you'll feel a whole lot better.

When you see skills being drilled that he can take back to civilian life, you'll feel a whole lot better. Everybody gets something they can use. And some, like my kid, decide on a career. I don't think mine's gonna stop at Colonel, even though the Medical Corps doesn't have a lot of Generals.

And finally, when you can answer somebody else's note like this, with pride in your own family's accomplishment, you'll feel a whole lot better!!!!

Just make sure he understands that there are multiple opportunities he can take advantage of; just getting his time and getting out is not a goal. Make sure he finds something worth doing for himself.

 

[Checkswrecks]

It's not. We cried like babies when our oldest first went away.

But a cool and thinking human came back.

Be proud and tell EVERYBODY where he is and what he's doing. That'll help you.

Help HIM with daily emails, cards, and little stuff to know he's still part of the family.

And congratulations Dad!

 

[gregory]

Been thourgh this twice, both earlier then I wanted. It gets "easier" as your relationship changes from parent to......well an advisor of sorts. What makes it all worthwile is seeing the lessons that you taught them bear fruit. Be proud that your son chose to serve our country.

All the best to you, Miss, and the remaning brood.

Gregory

 

[ShinyPartsUp]

I'm not sure when you'll feel better Bust, but I hope it's soon.

 

[FJRay]

Watching him mature will make you proud. Feeling better will come with time .

My mother always said she appreciated the teen years because it made parting so much easier. I was an ******* in my younger years.

 

[dcarver]

Watching him mature will make you proud. Feeling better will come with time .
My mother always said she appreciated the teen years because it made parting so much easier. I was an ******* in my younger years.

FJRay - weren't we all ******** as teenagers?

Bust - you're still a teenager at heart - remember when then fully appreciate your son's moment in life...

 

[FJRONAMISSION]

Duuuude.

I was gonna say something just your style...... but I know this is close to home and SUX...

it will get better and it will get easier.

B

 

[wfooshee]

FJRay - weren't we all ******** as teenagers?

followed immediately by:

Bust - you're still a teenager at heart

Why you calling Bust an *******??!?!?

 

[Bustanut joker]

FJRay - weren't we all ******** as teenagers?

followed immediately by:

Bust - you're still a teenager at heart

Why you calling Bust an *******??!?!?

This exactly what I wanted to hear

Yeah it still stings right now, but a good ol punch in the head from some of you jerky boys will do me good.

Thanks

:jester:

 

[beemerdons]

FJRay - weren't we all ******** as teenagers?

followed immediately by:

Bust - you're still a teenager at heart

Why you calling Bust an *******??!?!?

This exactly what I wanted to hear

Yeah it still stings right now, but a good ol punch in the head from some of you jerky boys will do me good.

Thanks

:jester:

Ya *******! Feeling any better yet? No, well here's another one: Ya *******! Still not quite right? OK: Ya *******! Well, just one more for good measure: Ya *******! Hang in there Bustanut joker, feel the Pride of your Son serving this great country of ours. I remember our discussing your Son and his USMC enlistment at the happy hours of CFR, even though you were one drunk *******. Ya *******!!!

Like Walt said above, enjoy the Hell out of staring at the picture of your Son in his Uniform standing in front of the United States Flag. It will make you feel warm and fuzzy for yourself and your Boy!!!

Ya *******!!!

 

[canucklehead-biker]

My oldest left at the end of last year. Difficult to see him go? Sure, but ain't that why we raise 'em?

When my kid went off to basic training he was a kid. He came back a man. Yours will too.

Chin up you ol' sheep molester.

Griff

 

[flyball]

Man I know exactly how you feel. Dropped off my oldest and watched them take him away to basic five weeks ago. I tried to keep my game face on and be strong but his wife, mom, sister and brother were all crying and I couldn't hold back either. Even the recruiter teared up a bit. It's tough but we just take it a day at a time. Write to him often, they really like those letters from home.

 

[BikerGeek99]

Dammit, Bust, ya stanky old fart-knocker... Knock off all this sentimental crap, would ya?

I bought something for ya that I was gonna hang on to until the Garage Day here in a few weeks, but now I'm gonna have to get it in the mail for ya, so keep an eye on yer mailbox for a package...

XOXO,

Your pal,

BG

 

[Steel]

Bust,

It's going to be alright. It'll never be the same again, but IT WILL BE alright.

Now, dry your eyes before you go out. You go out there all teary-eyed and half blind and you just might mistake Ole Jake, the mule, for your assigned sheep o' the day. Doing so will get you that kick in the nutz that you so richly deserve.

Your son will do just fine. He's tougher than you think.

 

[wheatonFJR]

...Your son will do just fine. He's tougher than you think.

Or he will be after they are done with him...