70 Days To Go and Starting to Feel Real
Don't get me wrong, I have been watching this all develop. I have played a big part in helping our daughter choose a career in the Navy. For the past 3 years she has served under me in the USNSCC. I am not new to the whole "Navy Thing", I should be fine with this right?
But last night I came home from work to find all of her Sea Cadet NWU's and extra name tapes, flashes, etc. stacked neatly in the corner of my office and it hit me like a sledge hammer to the chest. My little girl is leaving. She won't need her Sea Cadet uniforms where she is going. Her Sea Cadet NWU's will be replaced by Navy NWU's. Her USNSCC name tapes will be replaced by US NAVY name tapes.
For some reason seeing all of that stuff in the corner brought the reality of this crashing down on me. Intellectually I know that this is best for her. Intellectually I know that my wife and I will beam with pride when we watch her graduate from RTC in October. Intellectually I know that she is still our daughter and that we still have 4 other kids at home. But I find that intellect is being replaced by emotion - at least it was last night. And all the thoughts of graduation, pride, service, Honor, Courage, and Commitment are having a real hard time finding room inside of me right now.
I joined this site because I thought I should; I mean having a daughter joining the Navy and all. But I am starting to see that I am going to NEED this site. Someone should start a forum for old bald guys who's hearts are being ripped from their chests.
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Permalink Reply by David Oelker on
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Jerry, thank you for your comments. I have a feeling I will be better about deployments. It's the initial leaving for RTC that gets to me. After boot camp she will be going to Texas for MA school.
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Paul, good to know that I'm not alone in this.
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Actually I already feel better. There are good days and bad days. Yesterday was just a bad one. I'm going to focus on spending as much time with my daughter as possible between now and when she leaves. It's all good.
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Permalink Reply by Ladyrocker on
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I can understand your feelings. Congrats to your daughter. I am sure it will be a roller coaster ride for you and your family but these sites our great to vent, make friends get questions answered and tons of support. Blessing to you and yours.
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I like the last sentence. It made me laugh out loud. I think you should start the forum yourself
Blessing and best of luck to all!
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Thanks. Somehow I don't think the old bald guys forum would go over very well .
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