This is by far the hardest thing I've ever had to do. Tommorrow morning, I'm leaving home for the U.S. Army. Most of my family, close friends, and my girlfriend threw me a goodbye party today, and now theyre sleeping over. What I'm wondering is, should I leave early tommorrow morning before they wake up? We already said goodbye.....and I want to leave to avoid the heartache of a final goodbye. Would it be better if I just snuck out early tommorrow? Or should I stay until they wake up and go through the goodbyes all over again?
2006-07-23 18:22:26 · 13 answers · asked by Dave 2 in Family & Relationships ➔ Other - Family & Relationships
That's A Tough Question...I Think You Should Go Through The Goodbyes All Over Again...I Know It Will Be Hard But You Don't Want Them Feeling Like You Deserted Them...They Might Take It The Wrong Way If You Leave Without Any More Goodbyes...Hope All Goes Well.
2006-07-23 18:27:52 · answer #1 · answered by EvEl_LiL_kArEbEaR 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
That is something that you are going to have to decide. But it is going to be hard for your family and I think that you already know this. A final kiss, a final good-bye? What the hell is that? You'll be home before you even know it. The US Army boot camp isn't so bad and you will be home in like 6 months. Good Luck! Just a little hint for you, maybe you should just wake up the girlfriend, you wont be seeing any of that action for a while.
2006-07-24 01:29:21 · answer #2 · answered by angelsforanimals 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Do it again, do you know how hertbreaking it would be for them to wake up and find you gone?
They are going to want to hang on to every last second they can possibly have with you, and I am sure deep inside you want that too. Go through the hugs and the tears again. Just to have that when you are over there. I know it would have killed me if my brother (Not biological, but still just as close) who went to Iraq left before he was supposed to to say good bye. And the good memories of the goodbyes keep them stonger longer.
(Note: If you're going to Iraq, watch out for the camel spiders if you havn't already been warned. They are huge, and apparently people like to put them in boxes to fight one another, which actually is pretty cool, I've seen a video.)
2006-07-24 01:27:15 · answer #3 · answered by Noel H 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I isn't necessarily "goodbye forever". It is one more chance to see the people you care about again before you go. If you are content with the goodbyes you said tonight then leave early. If you would like one more chance to see them before you go then hang around and have a few final laughs and hugs. There might still be some tears but that is normal. Remember it isn't "goodbye" it's "see you later". Good luck and thank you for serving our country!
2006-07-24 01:30:56 · answer #4 · answered by Nichole 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I'm sad for you i left my family before they woke up (sneaking out ) because i had to get away from my sister, but my over 21 year old son,little nephews and niece were there and then i wouldn't see them for years to come i didn't watn to say bye in the morning because i knew they'd beg me to stay, and i didn't want to miss the bus but hey if it could have been different i would have gotten all the hugs and kisses i could have gotten in that amount of time and just thi9jnking about it is making me cry that i couldn't so don't waste that opportunity.God Bless You
2006-07-24 01:30:30 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Chances are you won't be shipped off to Iraq right away. My cousin is in the Army and he won't be going to Iraq till the fall and he's been in the Army for over a year so if you have the same experience training wise you should have a few leaves where you get to see your family before you get shipped over seas.
2006-07-24 01:26:57 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Saying goodbye is a very hard thing to do. I don't blame you for wanting to sneak out. But you need to stay and say the final goodby for their sake. They need to say goodby to you. You should let them. If anything should happen to you (God forbid) they need to have had that final moment with you. It will mean much more than you can know. Please don't take that away from them. I know it's SO hard. I hope all goes well with you! Good Luck!!! :)
2006-07-24 01:32:28 · answer #7 · answered by Living the Alaskan life 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
if they final goodbye will b to hard than leave, but also leave a mssg telling them y u left...otherwise u will leave behind many hurt feelings.
good luck in the army
(dont forget to write to them)
thnx for serving our country, b careful
2006-07-24 01:25:23 · answer #8 · answered by babygurl 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
DONT SNEAK OUT!
just cherish the moment...
i do this once a year..i know the pain...it's awful :(
my boyfriend lives in australia while i live in california..
make the best out of that moment...wait for them to wake up..
don't be selfish..what you want may not be what they want...
goodluck tomorrow and the rest of your journey!
2006-07-24 01:26:22 · answer #9 · answered by Schizm 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
go thorought it all again, it will hurt yea but it will give u soemthing 2 think about when u cant see them 4 a long while, something nice 2 smile back on and remember, as it will give them also when they r missing u.
2006-07-24 01:26:13 · answer #10 · answered by J R 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋