My older son is about to begin his new adventure. With his dream he has always wanted to be in the Navy. And I have had to learn to Trust that he will be ok. So I am letting go and I am learning to accept.
Trusting
Have you ever tried to talk to a teenage son on the telephone? Where the connection is not the best, and when he answers in one word? It is not the best way to find out what is going on. But its the only way I have (as well as reading his Facebook updates!)
There are a few things that all teenage boys should know…..
Please do not ring your mother two days before you about to go onto your first assignment out to sea and say that you got caught up in separating two grown men on base, who were so drunk, fighting over a girl! And you were not drinking, you were not part of the scene but you stepped in to give back up. I love that you were looking out for your mates…..
Please do not tell me. Tell your Dad 🙂
Please do ring me and let me know when your first assignment is going to be. Reading about it on Facebook is not the same effect.
Please stay safe. You are about to head out to sea next week for about 3 1/2 months. You will be in waters that you have never been in before. You are about to see things that you have been taught about but not done before! Please ring me at least once in that time.
Please ring me when you are going to come back into Sydney. So that if we are down that way we come and meet you – wonder how much different you will be by then?
Please what ever you do – stay safe. Be Happy. Come Home in one piece and know that we are thinking of you.
Trusting you will be having the best experience of your life.
Trusting that you will be able to handle whatever you have coming your way.
Trusting that you will be able to get some sleep.
Trusting that you will see the sun rising, and the sun setting in beautiful locations.
Trusting that you will all have each others backs so no matter what situation you all get into you will all be ok.
Trusting that your guardian angel is looking after you! Because kiddo believe it or not – I Love You.
Photo Courtesy of Clare (pinterest!)
Cheers
xxxx
New Life on the Road.
Such a sweet , proud mum post and I hope he listens to you.
(hugs)
Trish recently posted..When push comes to shove
Yeah me too Trish – hope he stays safe and has lots of fun 🙂
For sure it takes trusting to let go a son on a mission like that. But he will be Okay. You are good mum and it is good thing to be concerned.
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Thanks Kristin – sure is going to be an experience for him 🙂
Trusting that me crossing all my fingers & toes for you both helps just a little.
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Thanks Helen – love your fingers and toes crossed to give extra help 🙂
I hear what you are saying Lisa. Hope your Son does too! Facebook has it’s good and bad points when it comes to keeping up with our children’s lives doesn’t it!
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Sure does Jan – its funny how little he can say over the phone, yet I know he can say more when we see each other 😉
At least with facebook I can see what he is doing, and where he will be at.
Lisa, your Son is in good hands. I spent several years in the Navy sea going on Oberon submarines. Your Son will make mates for life, he will be a part of a team that will know how to conquer all challenges and he will get guidance from some of the best blokes a young fella could ever look up to (other than his own Father of course). There can be a bit of a larrikin culture but by being his own man and doing what he knows to be the right thing in certain situations he will gain the respect of the older hands and become all that you could hope for.
All the best.
ps I can thoroughly recommend the Submarine Service. Better pay, good conditions (in these modern boats) and quicker promotions for the switched on sailor.
Hi Shane,
Thanking you so much for you kind words – He is so very happy with where he is, and with how his career is heading! Which makes me happy 🙂
I like how you say they gain respect for each other, and have people to help guide him. Its good to hear of so much wonderful support!
Cheers
Lisa