tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21736266.post115820142397694420..comments2023-11-02T01:40:11.837-07:00Comments on Give a family tree a shake and a few nuts fall out: Goodbye sweet boy!Jolene Georgehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18226389118133130246noreply@blogger.comBlogger10125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21736266.post-1158453430326377622006-09-16T17:37:00.000-07:002006-09-16T17:37:00.000-07:00I don't even feel like we really said goodbye to C...I don't even feel like we really said goodbye to Chad at the dinner. As I left, it just felt like another family dinner. I regret that. I should have spent more time with him. He's gonna be a better man from this though. I'm happy for him.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21736266.post-1158413444011579612006-09-16T06:30:00.000-07:002006-09-16T06:30:00.000-07:00Jolene, I can't even imagine how difficult this wa...Jolene, I can't even imagine how difficult this was, and how painful. Just sending hugs. Love, TemberGrandma Septemberhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03730373605796812364noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21736266.post-1158332414066653842006-09-15T08:00:00.000-07:002006-09-15T08:00:00.000-07:00FYI basic trainies aren't allowed to have sweets u...FYI basic trainies aren't allowed to have sweets until they hit a certain week, some Drill SGT's are hard about that and don't allow them sweets the hole time. You might want to find out first before he gets "smoked" for it.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21736266.post-1158250955357291862006-09-14T09:22:00.000-07:002006-09-14T09:22:00.000-07:00Awww, I had tears in my eyes reading this! I'm sor...Awww, I had tears in my eyes reading this! I'm sorry you are sad! Remember that the time will pass fast and he'll be home soon! Just go shopping for baby stuff to keep you busy! ;)Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21736266.post-1158247686986622672006-09-14T08:28:00.000-07:002006-09-14T08:28:00.000-07:00I wish I was there dangit! He looks sooo manly now...I wish I was there dangit! He looks sooo manly now I would have been sobbing right along with you. I hope he does well!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21736266.post-1158236955108803202006-09-14T05:29:00.000-07:002006-09-14T05:29:00.000-07:00I feel your pain. 16 weeks Mommie....Start counti...I feel your pain. 16 weeks Mommie....Start counting down. <BR/><BR/>And you can plan now for the graduation ceremony...doesn't Georgia border Tennesee?? (threw that in for ya Julie..:):) Oh and Kansas isn't that far off the route so lots to do in a few months. <BR/><BR/>Start baking them cookies so he will be the most popular soldier there....I can see his big smile now recieving a package like that.<BR/>Please do not forget to update us on his progress! What is he going to train for???Chris Ghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17442265739403811144noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21736266.post-1158236747235628022006-09-14T05:25:00.000-07:002006-09-14T05:25:00.000-07:00Poor you.... hope you're feeling better today. My...Poor you.... hope you're feeling better today. My parents were the same way when I moved away to school... and I was only a 2 hour drive away. Thinking of you! *hug*SmileyCarriehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14929899514172517905noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21736266.post-1158236609267539912006-09-14T05:23:00.000-07:002006-09-14T05:23:00.000-07:00Oh my...you choked me up too. How sad....but know ...Oh my...you choked me up too. How sad....but know that he's making a very brave choice by doing this. Take care...HUGS!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21736266.post-1158215874290141822006-09-13T23:37:00.000-07:002006-09-13T23:37:00.000-07:00I had a lump in my throat reading your blog today....I had a lump in my throat reading your blog today. You've been so strong to let him go and I'm sure you'll feel emotional for a while. Take care of yourself. Hugs.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21736266.post-1158201606229661632006-09-13T19:40:00.000-07:002006-09-13T19:40:00.000-07:00You are a brave sweet mama...of course it's hard! ...You are a brave sweet mama...of course it's hard! Take as long as you need to feel better, these things often come in waves. I think a little chocolate ice cream may be in order here!Chickenbellshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13573889595933525371noreply@blogger.com