My Wish For My Seaman Recruit

My WishRascal Flatts

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You are doing the right thing, no matter how much we cry and hate that you left, don’t think we aren’t happy or proud of what you’re doing. We are just coming to terms that you are not our little baby any more, but an adult with goals and dreams. We are only sad because all we can think about is wishing we did and said things different, wishing we appreciated the time when you were younger and around more. Reflecting back on the not so good times, wondering if you are too? You aren’t though, and that’s what makes it all ok. You are thinking of becoming a man, protectiong our country, living your life on your terms; while concuring your dreams and goals. We should take some lessons from you, because that what we need to be doing, as well.

1. MY WISH-When I was pregnant with you, was for you to be a boy, because that’s what your dad really wanted and then, so did I.

My wish came true.

2. MY WISH– Throughout your whole life, my wish was for you not to turn into a rebelious and troublesome teenager like me or your dad did at that age.

My wish came true.

3. MY WISH– A short while before you turned 18, you liked to play video games a lot and were not taking school seriously. I was worried and wished that you wouldn’t turn into one of those kids that lives in my basement until 45 playing video games and not et a job.

My wish came true.

4. MY WISH– After you turned 18, my wish was that you would do whatever it is that made you happy, and not let anyone hold you back. That you wouldn’t become a big drinker and land yourself in jail.

My wish came true.

My grandma would always tell me that I should give you up for adoption to my older more put-together cousin, because she would make sure that you grew up right. I’ve never forgot about her saying that to me, and I would sometimes think back and wonder if she was right. Well she was wrong, and I’m glad I didn’t listen to her and raised you just the way I did. She might’ve been right that the way I was raising you wasn’t ideal, and whether it was a good job or a bad that doesn’t matter. I was a single mom trying to make ends meet, and did the best that I could. If she could see the man you are today, she would be ever so proud – of all of us.

I know you’re getting annoyed of me bawling my eyes out and sending you long emotional messages, but you’re literally all that’s been on my mind ever since I found out that you were leaving.

I havent stopped crying since you left, and people probably think I’m of my rocker, but they already think that, anyways. 😉

I realize now, that I’m not crying because I’m sad and I’ll never see you as much; well, maybe a little bit. I’m crying because I’m so freaking proud of you, and realizing that everything that I wished for you, has come true. You are an amazing grandson, brother, and most of all SON! I don’t have any doubt in my mind that you won’t achieve your dream of becoming what you’re working toward by joining the Navy. You have already got everything that you have wanted and most importantly deserve, and you deserve this more than anyone!

5. MY WISH– My last and final wish of mine for you, is that you become what you are working toward in the Navy 😉 , and get everything else you want in life, forever and for always.

With that being said… Go spread your wings, and fly my sweet son.

-Love Mom

• A Proud Military Momma