My eldest son has just gone back to kuwait after 10days compassionate leave, and I'm gutted, because the next time I see him will be next June, unless of course, I'm actually dying, in which case I will probably too doped up to know he's even there. So as you can imagine I hoping for June to come pretty quick, I hope he gets home safe, but I not ready to give up my fight just yet, even if it means getting him home safe for a while, again.
Though I must admit I am getting tired,but I've got lots of good friends on here and on hand so to speak, and family, who keep me rallied, and I know that my boy wouldn't want me to give up the fight,especially not before he could get back and spend some quality time with me again.
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Hey babes,
It must be really tough having your boy in the military. I grew up in an army village and most of my mates married soldiers, its really tough.
At least when he left you were in good shape and hopefully he wont worry too much while he's away - I really hope you stay well for a long while, way past June xxxx
Well I hope you do see your Son and have good times together in June and that he stays safe in the meantime overseas. I know the feeling of concern about how long I have got - I think as time goes on you get more confident - I now 'dare' to book and plan things 3 months ahead - whereas at the beginning I would plan only a week or so in advance. Have you got much organised for while he is away? I like to give myself little treats now and again. Hope you do too. Best wishes, Jools xx
I'm sure having June to look forward to will give you something to hang onto for now but fill the time with other happy distractions! Him worrying about you and you worrying about him is a waste of both your energies lol, put that energy to positive use! Is there anything you would like to do that haven't tried before? How about an evening or daytime adult education course to stimulate your mind or creativity? Just an idea which you can ignore if you wish lol.
Just look to each day and a new experience. Sending you a big hug.
Hello Linda, just read your blog, I think you'll still be compus mentus in June, in the mean time enjoy every day. Remember our children are the messengers we send into the future, I'm sure your son will be a good messenger for you.Sending a big ((((((((hug)))))) lindaj
Hi Lynda - my heart goes out to you. God knows it's hard enough fighting this coward of a disease without having the further heartbreak of seeing your son return to Kuwait. However, what you have to do now is keep your eyes fixed on the date when he is returning and make plans for what you'll do then. Leave all the negative baggage outside somewhere, cos it will only drag you down and make you unhappy and depressed, which is something you don't want. Of course you're not ready to give up the fight yet, my goodness none of us has the option of just giving up. We owe it to those we love and who love us to never give up the fight. It's perfectly understandable that you would be feeling tired, but isn't it good to have so many good friends and family who will be there to cheer you along. It's a rough journey we're all on, but at least we have each other, so that if we stumble along the way, there's always a hand ready to pick us up again. Hold on tight sweetheart, with lots of love kate xxxxxxxxxx
