Comments on After Hours Stamper: A Valentine's Day Post

I Pray your son returns home with new memories to ...

2011-04-11T21:55:38.968-07:00

I Pray your son returns home with new memories to share with you. When my youngest left home a year ago i was left with the empty nest syndrome. I couldnt not mention my son's name without filling up with tears. Its very hard to let go when you feel so much love for your son. There is obviously a lot of love between you, try to smile in between the tears because you have a son to be proud of.

I am lucky my youngest is in no danger but i still cry when he leaves. But i am sure you and your family will get through these challenges of life together stronger at the end of it all. Time will make it easier.

But in the meantime god bless you and your family and may the lord keep your son safe.

hugs julie

I know the mixed bag of emotions so well. My youn...

2011-04-02T15:09:22.929-07:00

I know the mixed bag of emotions so well. My younger son joined the Marines 6 years ago. And my older son left for Army bootcamp just before Valentine's day in 2010. We never stop being mothers. And I couldn't be more proud of my sons. God bless you and your son.
-Mary

Hello, I just discovered your blog. Wonderful. I w...

2011-03-19T12:35:11.591-07:00

Hello,
I just discovered your blog. Wonderful. I was a Marine Corps child, married a Marine and then my son joined the Marines. My son leaving for boot camp was on of the hardest things I have ever had to do. So I am truly with you in my thoughts. You will be so very proud on graduation day and the time will go faster than you think. I am sending very large hugs through cyberspace and all the comfort a total stranger who has walked in your shoes can offer. Thank you and thank your son for all of us.

We will keep your son in our prayers. Seems like ...

2011-02-22T06:04:58.948-08:00

We will keep your son in our prayers. Seems like yesterday our
oldest left, like your son, for the
Air Force Boot Camp. We heard very
little from him while there, so I know how hard that is for a Mom. Know we care, and lean on the Lord!
God bless, Diane H.

Jacquie, may heart goes out to you. I will also ad...

2011-02-18T20:55:24.542-08:00

Jacquie, may heart goes out to you. I will also add your son and family to my prayers. We all at some time must realize they are in God's Hands and we really don't have control, though we like to feel we do. It is soooo hard. May God give your heart peace.

Thank you so very much everyone, I am so blessed t...

2011-02-15T20:09:29.361-08:00

Thank you so very much everyone, I am so blessed to have such loving, caring friends with you all.

Your words and offers of prayers have made these last few days so much better, so much more doable so to say.

There are just not enough words to let you know how much your comments have helped me through this difficult time.

Bless you all, and thank you again for taking the time to help me through this time.

Will love to you all,
Jacquie

My husband and I went through the same 5 years ago...

2011-02-15T19:40:44.691-08:00

My husband and I went through the same 5 years ago when our 89lb./5'1", 18 yr. old daughter entered the Air Force. She definitely had her share of difficulties, but, as they say --- came out much stronger on the other side. We, also, would like to express our appreciation for his service for our country.

He will be in my prayers and so will you until he ...

2011-02-15T17:10:00.126-08:00

He will be in my prayers and so will you until he is safe at home once again. Please tell him thank you for serving our great country

Hi Jacquie - Funny thing, I've been thinking a...

2011-02-15T10:41:42.441-08:00

Hi Jacquie - Funny thing, I've been thinking about you and wondering where you were. I can totally relate to your situation and feelings. Your family and all the others in the armed services and boot camps are in my prayers. BTW - it was so good to hear someone say "I was too busy to blog and craft". I have been thinking these ladies who blog AND craft have GOT to be some kind of geniuses about managing time!!! So there are some humans among you all, good to know! So give yourself time to adjust and the craving to create will return. Big hugs, Sharon :o)

Hi Jacquie, As a Navy wife for 24 years, an Air Fo...

2011-02-15T09:30:38.574-08:00

Hi Jacquie,
As a Navy wife for 24 years, an Air Force Mom for 18, and an Army MIL for 4 - I understand. The day our son left is still just as heartfelt as it was 18 years ago. I can say that through all the cruises, Iraq and Afghanistan tours the most important thing of all is family support. Through letters and phone calls you will learn of a completely different side of your family member, and grow even closer as a result. For your sons bravery I applaud him, for your mother's heart - I add my prayers for you and your family.
Sandy

Jacquie, I sit here crying with you as I read your...

2011-02-15T07:09:32.308-08:00

Jacquie, I sit here crying with you as I read your post. Thank you for raising a wonderful son who will be defending this great country! How proud you must be of him and his journey in life! My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. I support the military by sending cards to Operation Write Home so soldiers can stay in touch with their families. Big Hugs!!

Jacquie - my heart goes out to you, and your famil...

2011-02-14T18:38:44.730-08:00

Jacquie - my heart goes out to you, and your family and son will be added to my prayers, along with all the other service men and woman and families.
God be with you all.
Sandra

Jacquie, I know how hard this time is for you. Fo...

2011-02-14T14:38:30.274-08:00

Jacquie, I know how hard this time is for you. Four years ago, we moved our daughter to Alaska, where her husband was stationed in the Army. At the time, he was on his first tour of duty in Iraq, so we helped our daughter move, then had to leave her in a city where she knew no one, 4000 miles from home. It was the hardest thing we've ever done. I won't tell you that you'll ever stop worrying - our son-in-law had two tours of duty in Iraq and we worried through both of them - but I can tell you that time makes it easier. Thinking of you and your family!

Jacquie - Prayers and thoughts for you and your so...

2011-02-14T13:47:10.351-08:00

Jacquie - Prayers and thoughts for you and your son. Have to confess that for some odd reason I thought you were in England. lol A former San Diegan, I envy you the CA weather, but am at home in MN. Thanks for all your posts; follow the links every time!

Isn't being a Mom the hardest thing in the wor...

2011-02-14T13:20:05.548-08:00

Isn't being a Mom the hardest thing in the world? No one tells us before we have children how difficult it will be to let them go. I am going through an empty nest situation where my husband and I are moving to NC but we are leaving our two sons who are in their twenties here in Canada...it is breaking my heart so I have an idea of what you are going through....hang in there and just continue to pray for him, that is all we can do...I think you have done your job right as a Mom if you have raised a son that wants to serve his country...you should be very proud!
hugs from canada

Jacquie, I also follow your blog but don't alw...

2011-02-14T12:34:57.158-08:00

Jacquie,
I also follow your blog but don't always leave a comment. I am sitting here with tears running down my cheeks. I can only imagine how difficult this would be for me. I want you to know I am add your son and your family to my prayer journal. God bless the men and women who serve our country. Hugz to you my friend.

I catch your e-mail regularly but felt today I cou...

2011-02-14T11:39:45.038-08:00

I catch your e-mail regularly but felt today I could not just peek and leave.
My heart is heavy for you. What a wonderful son you have and I know you are proud but hurting.We are grateful for the people, like him, serving our country. God bless him and your family during this time. Bless all the service people.
I realize this is so hard on you so take your time on posting...we all understand!

Hugs
Yvonne

Hugs from Canada...the world appreciates the sacri...

2011-02-14T11:28:42.272-08:00

Hugs from Canada...the world appreciates the sacrifices our young men make in the battle for freedom. We will pray along with you that he is kept safe and returns to your family.

Cathy

Thank you dear friends. Today is hard, I just wen...

2011-02-14T09:43:45.470-08:00

Thank you dear friends. Today is hard, I just went and tried to color a cat for our son...and had to stop was crying again.

I can't keep my mind off of what he is doing, where he is right now and how he is, and also knowing how difficult this will be for him, yet at the same time knowing how this will be good for him and being proud of him.

Your words are comforting today, again, thank you.

Although we miss your post, family time is importa...

2011-02-14T09:03:48.063-08:00

Although we miss your post, family time is important. I almost cried reading this post. Letting go of our children is one of the hardest things, but to let them go on a journey that we know is wrought with danger is even harder. Let's hope love and prayers will keep him safe.

Dear Jacquie, Although I follow your blog, I rarel...

2011-02-14T08:30:22.502-08:00

Dear Jacquie,
Although I follow your blog, I rarely post anything. I am sitting here in tears for the difficult time you are in. I will keep your family, especially your son, in my thoughts. When you can, please thank him for his service to the country.
Betsy