I am sure there are countless mothers whose child is about , or is sure to be deployed. Our children are the most precious thing in life to us. We are proud of them beyond measure and at the same terrified at what they are about to face. What we say may be our last words spoken to this precious being. We want them to have comfort and strength in our words. We want them to return to us safe and sound , to know our pride and love . I know my own child will remember every word I say , and maybe at a point that these words could be the thought on his mind at a crucial time.
I do not want him to remember a terrified tearful mom. I will be, but I want to give him strength , to know my pride and love. I want him to be safe and careful. I know this man child is so brave , to the point that he would be the hero. I want him to be brave and proud, I want him to come home safe too. I am so torn at the right thing to say. I want someone that has been there to talk to me.
A proud terrifed Mom.
2007-04-10 13:01:19 · 5 answers · asked by linda b 1 in Family & Relationships ➔ Family
Please just use the thoughts you have expressed above when you send him off to the service. YOU already have the words!
2007-04-10 13:24:38 · answer #1 · answered by sglmom 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Hello there. I am a mother that just discharged from the Army, my husband is still in service and is deployed right now. My older brother is Army as well.
Just tell your child how you feel. The best thing you could say is how much you love him and that you are so proud of him. That is what he/ or all of us need to hear. We need our support and love. That is all.
2007-04-10 20:36:48 · answer #2 · answered by Momma Bear 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
That is so beautiful , what you wrote. You already have within you what to do and say. You will be positive, encouraging and cheerful ( then cry your eyes out AFTER he has left) and he WILL be brave and proud as you say.My heart is with you and God Bless
2007-04-10 20:06:15 · answer #3 · answered by barthebear 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Everything you said above is what you should say. He needs to know he has your support, above all else. He expects you to cry too...so don't worry too much about that. Good luck and god bless him for a safe return.
2007-04-10 20:13:35 · answer #4 · answered by ? 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Let him know that you love him and that you can't wait to see home, and make sure that he writes and calls you a lot. Good luck to you and yours.
2007-04-10 20:51:22 · answer #5 · answered by Loup Garou 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋