Positive Thinking Thursday (Cutting the Mommy Strings...)

Today I'm linking up with Jennifer at Mrs. Laffin's Laughings for her Positive Thinking Thursday (7/31/14)!

I'm so glad you have this Link up Jennifer!  I am in need of some positive thinking today! Please ask me why!   "Why?" I'm so glad you asked!  My son is leaving Sunday for Marine Corps Boot Camp!  That's only 3 days away!!  I'm so very proud of him, but this Mamma is having a really hard time!  It is hard to let go, cut the umbilical cord, and let him become a man!  So I searched for some inspiration and found this...

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I cried...in private, when I found this quote.  My son is tired of seeing me cry, so I have to be stronger now.  When I cry he thinks I'm Not proud of him, and that's just NOT true.  He doesn't understand why this is hard...for me.  I tell him it's a "Mom Thing" and NOBODY can understand unless you are a MOM!!  

Now that I've gotten that out of my system it's time for some Boot Camp Positive Thinking!  

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Erik will attend Marine Corps Boot Camp at Paris Island, SC...Home of the SAND FLEA!  LOL!  Since my husband is a Former Marine Erik is considered to be a "Legacy Marine Recruit" Right now he is only a POOLEE, which is lower than pond scum.  Then he will become a RECRUIT, which is just above poolee, but still lower than pond scum.  He won't be a Marine until he graduates Boot Camp!  

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I'll be able to sleep at night while he is away knowing that my little boy will receive ENCOURAGEMENT from his DI...

My boy will be well taken care of...

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He will learn how to be a strong Leader!

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Erik has a strong faith!  He is following God's path, which was chosen especially for him.  This alone, gives me the comfort and strength that I need as a mom, to let him go...