Navy Moms of Fallen Heros

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Comment by carol on November 15, 2009 at 2:47pm

Sorry, I pressed the wrong key.
Anyway, he appreciated a card or note of encouragement during those times. He is now happily remarried and finds joy in his kids, and family and strength through his faith. I hope this makes sense, Jan.

Comment by carol on November 15, 2009 at 2:43pm

Time is a gift of God, and it does make the ache and sorrow more manageable. I know it will never go away, but your daughter will find joy again. She will need you, too. I have a friend who lost his wife in a car accident when his 4 kids were little. He said that the hardest times were later on when it seemed that people forgot, like on the holidays. He appreaciated a card or note of encourag

Comment by Jan on November 15, 2009 at 12:45pm

I got out yesterday to attend a bridal shower for a couple hours for the first time since coming home. It was ok to be out, but i was really exhausted by it and slept till 11 today. Guess i just really needed the rest. My daughter has attended a family funeral in OK and is now planning to drive to Wyoming to look for a new house. Just puts her further away from me and i probably won't get the children on holidays and summers like i used too, but i will try to take it one day at a time. She is opening up a little bit more now. Still not her normal,but i am sure she will come back around with time.

Comment by Angie F.- WA: HM mom on November 15, 2009 at 12:43pm

Jan, thinking of you and praying for your family. I don't have any idea how one prepares to send people they love off to war, especially when you have already experienced such devastating loss. I have no words to make this all o.k. for you! Just know that you will not be alone as they go. Because they love you , they know how you feel and probably will worry about you. Tell them you have support here, and you will be bathed in prayers and encouragement the whole time they are away. Hopefully that will give them (and you) some peace and assurance and they can then focus on their mission. Enjoy and savor every precious moments you have with them for now. Blessings and (((HUGS)))

Comment by Ordy on November 15, 2009 at 11:10am

Hello Carol

I just sent you a friend request. I will forward my phone number to you once received.

Comment by carol on November 14, 2009 at 11:52pm

Hi, Jan, and all of you. Have a peaceful night.

Comment by Ruth VH on November 14, 2009 at 11:33pm

Jan, how are you doing? Thinking of you...

Comment by Irene McClure on November 12, 2009 at 10:47am

Jan we are here for you-Go ahead and shed those tears-sometimes it's not good to hold them in.I did alot of praying yesterday for our kids and families. Remember your not alone and God see's your broken heart. We love you in the Navy family.

Comment by Ruth VH on November 11, 2009 at 11:39pm

Florence, loved the slide show...watching it I thought I saw you and watched it a second time to make sure. What a beautiful setting and gift to you. You must be so proud...as we are of you and Adam. Thank you for your son's service and for the price you paid. Remember we all love you and are keeping all of you Gold Star Moms in our thoughts and prayers today.

Comment by Ruth VH on November 11, 2009 at 11:36pm

Jan, there is no way you can protect them from anything. Remember when your kids were small, no matter how hard you tried they still would fall and skin their knees...BUT, they got back up just like you taught them. You cannot predict what will happen or when it would happen. They have been well trained and knew the possibility of deployment when they signed up. As my son said to me, "Mom, I chose this job knowing the options, I have to do my job and I will to it the best of my ability. If something happens to me it's okay, because I know why I am there...and I hope I make a difference. If something happens, don't be angry...be proud of me for honoring my commitment to my country." My son hasn't deployed yet...and I am concerned but I have faith in my God that he will be there for me then and if something happens. You have to believe that they will be okay. Unfortunately you have experienced one loss already but there are no words to tell you how to get over that...because you won't. But you will come to know a way of peace to be able to talk about it without completely breaking down...tears are normal. You don't need to go to the airport to see them off. You can see them somewhere else to wish them well. It might be easier that way for all of you. They know your wounds are still raw and will expect tears. You need to be available for you daughter and grandkids as well. The fact that your daughter called you for something is a good start. She just doesn't know how to handle this as well. She probably doesn't know what to say...just like you don't know what to say to her. It takes time and patience. Focus on your health right now and keep us posted. We are here for you and remember you have lots of reasons to keep yourself together. Our prayers are with you as well.

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