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We are off!!!!

Ok well the big day is here, we are leaving shortly to drop my oldest baby off for his duty in the Army. I survived labour 7 times, survived turning 30, 35.... I somehow survived him turning 18, this well this is almost doing me in. I was ok last night, I got the kids ok with it, then I couldn't sleep! Wow how did we get here, I'm a mushy mess! I am so proud of him, he is such a great young man, but over all I am not ready. I don't want to add any negativity to his day I just want him to know how very proud I am of him and I much I love and adore him. 18 years isn't long enough, who do I write to change the legal age of adulthood?! Ok ladies somehow will me some strength to not sabatoge our truck! Seriously thanks for letting me vent, I have to put my brave mom face back on, hug him a few more times and say goodbye.g him Kory and mom1990



 



Kory and mom 2007     Sorry about these HUGE pics I can't resize them I have been trying!





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Sending you congratulations, and best wishes for good luck and strength...

-- Lylah
Oh my, my friend! You are definitely in my thoughts and prayers, as well as your son. I can't even imagine nor say I know how you feel, because I do not. I just am sending you another mother's strength in hopes of building on yours.

Hugs!
LisaY  27th Mar
Somehow they or whomever really don't prepare you for when they leave home. I understand. My third daughter will be turning 18 in May. My where does the time go! Then off to college for her. You can somewhat controll when they are home, but boy when their not you pray that all the things you taught them they will remember.

Take Care,
Lisa
MaryP  27th Mar
Oh, my, you were young in that first picture! And so polished (and still young) in the second.

My son turns 19 next month, and I am relieved that he will be doing nothing more exotic than starting college. I don't blame you for worrying, and yes, 18 is MUCH too young to be an "adult"!!!
Diane  26th Mar
Holly, you will all be in my prayers. He is a very brave young man and we are all proud of him.
Holly,

I will keep him in my prayers. You are one brave mom.

Talk with you soon
You are in my thoughts and prayers! Good luck to you both!
Linda  26th Mar
Just the thought of my son turning 18 and heading off makes me break out in a sweat (he is only 6 now :-).

Good luck and be brave!!
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