adams_mom said:
First time posting and if I put this in wrong spot I am sorry. My son is being deployed on Feb 8 to Afghanstan. I am so scared he is so young. I am in tears writing this and don't know what to say or do. Any suggestions on how to cope for me as I have kept my feelings from him. I don't want him worrying over there and not concentrating on what he is doing.
I do come from a military family although my dad never had to go overseas when we were born so this is a first time for me handling this.
Susan
Adams Mom:
Bless you - you are one of the forgotten ones - the Moms, Dads, Brothers, Sisters of those who serve.
If I can suggest a few coping mechanisms (I've been around the block one or twice);
DON'T listen to/watch the news, they have a habit of sensationalizing things. If something happens to Adam (which it won't) YOU'll know LONG before the public media.
Remember that you are surrounded by a community of caring people - this includes Adam's regiment, his branch, and the Canadian Forces as a whole - as well as folks here on Army.ca.
DON'T count the days 'till he comes home - it only emphasizes the fact that he's away.
DON'T worry if he doesn't call when he promised he would - he can't control circumstances over there, the best of intentions on his part can be thwarted by circumstances, or military security requirements.
REMEMBER that Adam is one of the best trained soldiers in the world - he'll know what needs to be done whatever the circumstances - and he'll be right, every time.
Madame; your son Adam is a fine man - I know this because he has volunteered to be a member of the CF; he's been trained, and he's ready; I feel your anxiety, and I feel your concern.
If you wish, please PM me with your concerns - I'd be happy to correspond with a Canadian Soldier's Mom. If I can't answer those concerns, I can at least put you in touch with the right agencies.
Roy Harding