The time has come

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Permalink Reply by NavyDads Admin, Tim on May 6, 2013 at 9:05am

There is nothing wrong with breaking down when he leaves. We were with both sons when they left for basic and I must tell you I shed tears both times. Some for pride but mostly for the fact that they weren't going to be right by my side anymore. You have got a good start by joining groups where other dads have gone through the same as you are now. Fall back on your brotherhood and learn from them and all will be well. 

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Permalink Reply by Marvin on May 6, 2013 at 11:30am

NavyDads Admin, Tim said:

There is nothing wrong with breaking down when he leaves. We were with both sons when they left for basic and I must tell you I shed tears both times. Some for pride but mostly for the fact that they weren't going to be right by my side anymore. You have got a good start by joining groups where other dads have gone through the same as you are now. Fall back on your brotherhood and learn from them and all will be well. 

Thank you sir!

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Permalink Reply by NavyDads Co-Admin, Gary on May 7, 2013 at 12:07am

Welcome to the Navy Family and hang in there Marvin...

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Permalink Reply by Carl G. on May 7, 2013 at 1:29pm

Marvin,

I know what you mean by not showing weakness.  I feel like a ping pong ball, going back and forth between feelings of complete sadness to stuffing my feelings and being strong.  It's tough but then I realized it's all about fear.  Fear of failure, and of the unknown.  In the end, his RDCs and fellow recruits won't let failure eat them alive. 

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Permalink Reply by Chuck on May 8, 2013 at 2:29pm

Hang in there we've been through this twice.  You will realy enjoy thw changes in your new sailor.

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