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And.... He's a Marine.  

secret_lade 49F
14097 posts
8/30/2021 3:58 am
And.... He's a Marine.


I can't help but beam with pride!

No longer will I be able to refer to him as Boot Camp Boy....

The new Marines had six hours of liberty time on Sunday and, in that time, they were able to use their cell phones to make calls home.

That was the best phone call I've ever received in my whole life.

He was excited, telling me tales of Crucible and his multitude of blisters, describing the overwhelming humidity and his ability to sweat, all the while stuffing his face with pizza, Mt Dew, and candy.

This was the first time the new Marines had any opportunity to eat anything other than the low calorie, high protein diet they've all been eating for the last eleven weeks....

In the background I could hear many, many other voices of other Marines as they talked with their families as well!

"It was so cool Dad...."

"It's a soda, mom...."

"Hi Grandma...."

This was the phone call I needed to set my emotions free.

When I asked him how he was doing and if he was having fun, his answer lifted the weight of the world from my shoulders.

Up until now, I've been carrying a lot of emotional upset and guilt. But when he said....

"Yah Ma, I'm having fun. It's really hard, but I'm having fun."

He told me about the multitude of times when he just wanted to quit, then didn't because he'd received a letter from me, encouraging him on, or had a talk with one of his<b> buddies </font></b>and got through it....

"Hey, this shit really sucks. I don't think I want to do it anymore."

"You sure? You'll be a chick magnet in those dress blues....."

"True...."

(I'm sure it went something like that.)

It's been a long time coming, but I think I'm finally able to move past this. I'm ready to restart my life and find a semblance of normal once again.

I can't wait!

Happy Monday!!

citizen4722 66M  
74582 posts
8/31/2021 8:41 am

I'm so glad that you've both got where you want to be now.


igotplentytogive 48M
1358 posts
8/31/2021 7:33 am

now you need to get all the gear: mother of a marine bumper stickers, sweaters, coffee mugs.... after all, it's still your job (and privilege) to embarrass him at all times!


lickeyzsplit 61M
1516 posts
8/31/2021 5:20 am

Congrats to you both !! Was there ever any doubt ??? Well Done


mc_justmc 63M

8/31/2021 4:00 am

Woohoo!!!! Glad to hear he made it!!


secret_lade 49F
9227 posts
8/31/2021 3:26 am

    Quoting pagancountrygirl:
    Congratulations to you for raising such an amazing young man and to him for making it through boot camp to become a Marine!
I am so proud of him!!


secret_lade 49F
9227 posts
8/31/2021 3:25 am

    Quoting CUMHANDLEME:
    Congrats to both of you. I'm delighted it has brought your ability to breath back to you.
It has really released me, in a way, to get back to normal. I'd been experiencing a lot of guilt for just going on with my normal life without him. How could I have fun and do fun things when he's doing a 12k hike with a 40lb pack??


pagancountrygirl 66F
6466 posts
8/30/2021 4:37 pm

Congratulations to you for raising such an amazing young man and to him for making it through boot camp to become a Marine!

Pagan
Hmmmm....I know I left that wand around here somewhere!


CUMHANDLEME 61F  
794 posts
8/30/2021 4:21 pm

Congrats to both of you. I'm delighted it has brought your ability to breath back to you.

Do you have any Primal Urges ... I do, please CUMHANDLEME and explore some of my naughty and nice Primal ... Urges with me !!!


secret_lade 49F
9227 posts
8/30/2021 2:49 pm

    Quoting Rogerpocket:
    Pass on a congratulations to you and your son.
    Also tell him that this is just the beginning to a better life but its going to be hard. Just like the crucible.
    And the Blues do look good.
I can't wait to see his pictures! I had him order extras for me so I can pass out a few to some of our important peeps. He says he looks sharp in them!


secret_lade 49F
9227 posts
8/30/2021 2:47 pm

    Quoting benard69:
    Congrats to both of you!
Thank you!


secret_lade 49F
9227 posts
8/30/2021 2:46 pm

    Quoting 69ereatwetpussy:
    Glad to hear your piece of mind is set free.
    Now for his harder challenge to see what he roll will be.
    God keep him safe. Learn new life lessons.
    And grow to be a man.
    Mom you did a good job xoxoxoxox
Thank you! I'm excited to see where life takes him! I just hope it isn't anywhere near Afghanistan....


secret_lade 49F
9227 posts
8/30/2021 2:42 pm

    Quoting BIigDJ71863:
    Tell my brother from another mother, welcome to the brotherhood. Semper Fi - congratulations on a job well done, mom!!
I will tell him! Thank you!!


secret_lade 49F
9227 posts
8/30/2021 2:39 pm

    Quoting WyoCowboy7751:
    I always had a Feeling that YOU & HE could Survive the Ordeal !!!🥳🤠
I had my doubts that I would survive.... But I always knew that he would! LOL


secret_lade 49F
9227 posts
8/30/2021 2:37 pm

    Quoting lov2suk1969:
    boot camp was the best 12 weeks of my life it was hard but it was great semper-fi
Semper-fi!


secret_lade 49F
9227 posts
8/30/2021 2:36 pm

    Quoting hogknot:
    Congratulations to the latest Marine and his mom
Thank you! I am so proud of him!


secret_lade 49F
9227 posts
8/30/2021 2:35 pm

    Quoting japaneseass:
    Congratulations...for both of you...your son and mom. Now officially you are the Marine Mom...Semper Fi...
I am the Marine Mom... I like that!! LOL


secret_lade 49F
9227 posts
8/30/2021 2:35 pm

    Quoting lindoboy100:
    Best post I've read in ages McLade! I'm sooooo pleased for you, you deserve some relief from all that worry and anxiety!
It felt amazing just to hear from him and know he's doing ok. A giant weight lifted from my shoulders.


secret_lade 49F
9227 posts
8/30/2021 2:32 pm

    Quoting  :

I most certainly am!!


secret_lade 49F
9227 posts
8/30/2021 2:31 pm

    Quoting  :

We did! Woo Hoo!!


secret_lade 49F
9227 posts
8/30/2021 2:31 pm

    Quoting mufdiver69er2:
    now take a deep breath and let it out slowly....ahhhhhhh...
I think I did just that the minute I got off the phone with him..... It was the best feeling.


mufdiver69er2 63M  
1953 posts
8/30/2021 12:02 pm

now take a deep breath and let it out slowly....ahhhhhhh...

woop woop


lindoboy100 61M
23969 posts
8/30/2021 10:06 am

Best post I've read in ages McLade! I'm sooooo pleased for you, you deserve some relief from all that worry and anxiety!


japaneseass 56F  
50231 posts
8/30/2021 7:58 am

Congratulations...for both of you...your son and mom. Now officially you are the Marine Mom...Semper Fi...


hogknot 57M
1059 posts
8/30/2021 7:44 am

Congratulations to the latest Marine and his mom


lov2suk1969 54M

8/30/2021 6:51 am

boot camp was the best 12 weeks of my life it was hard but it was great semper-fi


WyoCowboy7751 70M
2537 posts
8/30/2021 6:28 am

I always had a Feeling that YOU & HE could Survive the Ordeal !!!🥳🤠


BIigDJ71863 60M
97 posts
8/30/2021 5:29 am

Tell my brother from another mother, welcome to the brotherhood. Semper Fi - congratulations on a job well done, mom!!


69ereatwetpussy 61M
6774 posts
8/30/2021 5:28 am

Glad to hear your piece of mind is set free.
Now for his harder challenge to see what he roll will be.
God keep him safe. Learn new life lessons.
And grow to be a man.
Mom you did a good job xoxoxoxox


benard69 66M/66F  

8/30/2021 5:17 am

Congrats to both of you!


Rogerpocket 49M

8/30/2021 5:04 am

Pass on a congratulations to you and your son.
Also tell him that this is just the beginning to a better life but its going to be hard. Just like the crucible.
And the Blues do look good.


thinkingofyou12 67M
4690 posts
8/30/2021 5:00 am

"Semper Fidelis"

Both you and your son.


secret_lade 49F
9227 posts
8/30/2021 3:59 am

I can't help but beam with pride!

No longer will I be able to refer to him as Boot Camp Boy....

The new Marines had six hours of liberty time on Sunday and, in that time, they were able to use their cell phones to make calls home.

That was the best phone call I've ever received in my whole life.

He was excited, telling me tales of Crucible and his multitude of blisters, describing the overwhelming humidity and his ability to sweat, all the while stuffing his face with pizza, Mt Dew, and candy.

This was the first time the new Marines had any opportunity to eat anything other than the low calorie, high protein diet they've all been eating for the last eleven weeks....

In the background I could hear many, many other voices of other Marines as they talked with their families as well!

"It was so cool Dad...."

"It's a soda, mom...."

"Hi Grandma...."

This was the phone call I needed to set my emotions free.

When I asked him how he was doing and if he was having fun, his answer lifted the weight of the world from my shoulders.

Up until now, I've been carrying a lot of emotional upset and guilt. But when he said....

"Yah Ma, I'm having fun. It's really hard, but I'm having fun."

He told me about the multitude of times when he just wanted to quit, then didn't because he'd received a letter from me, encouraging him on, or had a talk with one of his buddies and got through it....

"Hey, this shit really sucks. I don't think I want to do it anymore."

"You sure? You'll be a chick magnet in those dress blues....."

"True...."

(I'm sure it went something like that.)

It's been a long time coming, but I think I'm finally able to move past this. I'm ready to restart my life and find a semblance of normal once again.

I can't wait!

Happy Monday!!


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