S.J.
Hey J.!
My name is S. and I too have a son who is in the military. While my son is only at the beginning stages of his military career, he is not at home with us. He is stationed @ Sheppard AFB, TX. We have not seen him since he graduated Basic at end of Feb. We do miss him so much.
I take it that your son is active duty--so you must not get to hear from him--given that he's your only child, that must be that much harder. (I have two other children at home-12 and 15)
We may be experiencing different aspects of the military and the kind of life it offers the families of those that are a part of it, but we can always encourage others along the way! What I found that has helped me with missing my son is that I have started working on a scrap book for him--all the pics from the newspaper--of course I had to start at the beginning of his life--like his very own life story---and then, when I feel that it is complete enough--maybe in a few years (LOL) I will give it to him as a gift--not necessarily at Christmas--life should be celebrated EVERYDAY--and then, I can continue to make pages for him as his life takes him other places--then, maybe at Christmas, give him those pages to add--sort of like a tradition--I can hear him now: "Well, I know what mom is getting me for Christmas--another one of those scrapbook pages!" LOL!! But, knowing that deep down, he LOVES it! Who doesn't like to have someting that represents the accomplishments of our lives! I think that it would be a good idea to do one for each member of our family--it would be an ongoing work of love and each person can add what they think that they want to be remembered for! I like that idea...hmmmm...I think that I have just found my next project for this year! LOL!
I hope that this has encouraged you J.! Keep in touch!!
My thoughts and prayers are with you J.!
I hope that you have a great weekend!!
S.