My little boy is all growed up.

[jayes_musings]

Tomorrow my eldest, who is twenty, is setting out on his own path and beginning his own, new life. I hope that he finds as much satisfaction, enjoyment, and experiences in his career that his dad, and by connection, I have.

For tomorrow he officially joins the U.S. Air Force, and after all his in-processing is completed down at the MEPs in Sacramento, he'll fly out Tuesday to San Antonio and begin his Basic Training. After eight and a half weeks of basic, which he's very nervous about, but I've the confidence that he will pass with no trouble, he heads to a different part of Texas for his tech schooling (Aircraft Fuel systems), then after a brief leave (which will hopefully be around Christmas) he will go onto his first base.

My feelings in all this. I'm nervous and excited for him. I glad he finally decided what to do with his life, and I hope that he succeeds in this. I will, undoubtedly, worry about him while he's gone as he's never been away from home for more than a few nights, and it will be extremely odd not having him around and it will just be me and the youngest at home as hubby is still overseas.

I wish him the best of luck, and hope Basic will not be too hard on him, and I can't wait to fly down there and watch him graduate in November!

Comments

[fannyfae]

It's never easy to let your young ones go out into the world. It is especially hard for we mothers of sons, I think. Your nerves and excitement (and I bet, pride, too!) is completely understandable.

There is something so very, very special about that bond. Mine isn't going away for nearly as long and is not nearly as far away as yours is, and if I don't talk to him at least once every three days I get wierd! I cannot imagine what you must be going through.

*HUGS*

[simplyjaye.livejournal.com]

Definitely pride as well!

It'll be tough. Within the first couple of days he gets down to San Antonio, he'll get a phone call to say that he made it okay and hopefully a mailing address, and then I probably won't hear from him for at least two weeks. So yes, it'll be weird.

[gmnoonie.livejournal.com]

I can't believe it, it seems only yesterday you were writing to me from Lubbock about him being born....

I feel so old... wish him luck from me, if he is as determined as you are when you set your mind to something he will be fine.

Personally, I fear for the poor sods putting him through basic. Give em hell kid, show that true Brit spirit you share with us!

[simplyjaye.livejournal.com]

You're feeling that? Just imagine how I'm feeling!! *g*

I will indeed. I just hope so...the first two weeks are the tough ones and then they let up a bit.

[omgwtf-dfw.livejournal.com]

Awhm baby bird has flown the the nest!


Congrats and best wishes!

[simplyjaye.livejournal.com]

One down and one to go! *g*

Thanks! And I'll pass them on. *hugs*

[papi-mom.livejournal.com]

Awwwwwwwwww- *wipes tears from eyes*

The Air Force. . . . I'm an ex-brat myself and my father LOVED his time in. He did the ROTC route through Texas A&M and entered in as a Cpt.

I'll send up some extra prayers for you and your baby, but he's going to do well. *is proud for you*

[simplyjaye.livejournal.com]

Thanks! *hugs*

My two are both brats, their dad is still in (26 years and counting!) so they have been positively influenced. :)