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Go Rose Fantastic Well done to him and all of you XXX

"mum I'm going into the army!"
Is what you said to me,
I took it with a pinch of salt,
It would never be!

You sailed through your selection,
You showed them all 'what for',
I was not getting worried,
Surely it takes much more!

Oath of allegiance, hmmm i thought
Maybe hes not joking now,
Harrogate here we come!
How did this happen ?? HOW!

I drove you to the AFC,
3 weeks ago, seems more!
I swear i still sit and wait,
For you to open the door.

Mealtimes we make far too much,
Forgetting you arent here,
I will get used to this,
By the time you have returned i fear.

Such a proud moment,
That day you left my side,
Although there were lots of tears,
It was just purely pride.

I miss you so much my JS,
The house is not the same,
I even miss your smelly sox,
And shouting out your name.

3 weeks now and i'm counting,
'till that fabulous passing in,
Everyone knows we are watching!
Friends family, kith and kin.

Well son i think you've done it,
You have made us all think twice,
A little more warning next time,
Would be very nice!!!


Proud mum xx

Originally Posted by lorraine-13

Originally Posted by LooseScrew

Hi everyone, this is my first posting. I'm actually the dad of a JS who joined AFC(H) earlier this month. He's in Waterloo platoon. It's very interesting to read other peoples comments and shared feelings.
For the last few years while our son was at home we rarely saw him..out with his mates, attending Cadets or hidden away with his computer. But now he's gone, there's a huge hole in our lives. The first few days were pretty bad with the missus in floods of tears etc. but almost 3 weeks on, things are a lot better. We didn't think it was going to be quite so bad as it has been but now we're very positive about things especially as he appears to be doing very well and doesn't sound as though he's missing us at all.
In only a few more weeks we'll be attending the Passing-In parade and then we'll take him home for a week, so that's something we're both looking forward to.
I recall the College CO's address in which he told us "after 6 weeks your sons/daughters will be different people to the ones you said goodbye to" and after listening to our JS on the phone, we can detect that already.
We as parents of a JS are just as everyone else is.............indescribably proud of our JS.................and immeasurably grateful to the extremely capable staff of the AFC for allowing our son to follow his dream. Many thanks.

Hi I couldnt put it better myself well said thank you.....

Lorraine, thankyou for those kind words.

Originally Posted by lovebug

"mum I'm going into the army!"
Is what you said to me,
I took it with a pinch of salt,
It would never be!

You sailed through your selection,
You showed them all 'what for',
I was not getting worried,
Surely it takes much more!

Oath of allegiance, hmmm i thought
Maybe hes not joking now,
Harrogate here we come!
How did this happen ?? HOW!

I drove you to the AFC,
3 weeks ago, seems more!
I swear i still sit and wait,
For you to open the door.

Mealtimes we make far too much,
Forgetting you arent here,
I will get used to this,
By the time you have returned i fear.

Such a proud moment,
That day you left my side,
Although there were lots of tears,
It was just purely pride.

I miss you so much my JS,
The house is not the same,
I even miss your smelly sox,
And shouting out your name.

3 weeks now and i'm counting,
'till that fabulous passing in,
Everyone knows we are watching!
Friends family, kith and kin.

Well son i think you've done it,
You have made us all think twice,
A little more warning next time,
Would be very nice!!!


Proud mum xx

A very 'BIG' Thank you, it sums it up,

So thank yet again.
We miss him soo,
But he is doing well,
good luck to all our js's,they still work hard.

K xx

Didnt know i had it in me cleak2 lol!

Im a poet and i didnt know it :P

[quote="lovebug"]"mum I'm going into the army!"
Is what you said to me,
I took it with a pinch of salt,
It would never be!

You sailed through your selection,
You showed them all 'what for',
I was not getting worried,
Surely it takes much more!

Oath of allegiance, hmmm i thought
Maybe hes not joking now,
Harrogate here we come!
How did this happen ?? HOW!

I drove you to the AFC,
3 weeks ago, seems more!
I swear i still sit and wait,
For you to open the door.

Mealtimes we make far too much,
Forgetting you arent here,
I will get used to this,
By the time you have returned i fear.

Such a proud moment,
That day you left my side,
Although there were lots of tears,
It was just purely pride.

I miss you so much my JS,
The house is not the same,
I even miss your smelly sox,
And shouting out your name.

3 weeks now and i'm counting,
'till that fabulous passing in,
Everyone knows we are watching!
Friends family, kith and kin.

Well son i think you've done it,
You have made us all think twice,
A little more warning next time,
Would be very nice!!!


Proud mum xx[/quo only one word for that BRILLIANT !!!!!!!!!!!

wow thats brill.x

Originally Posted by Rose

'only 12 weeks to go'!!!!!!!!!!!

Woohooooooooooooooooooooooooooooo he's almost there (and so are we!).

Where did that time go Rose? I'm just gutted we can't all come and celebrate with you too. It's a fabulous day. Have you chosen what you're wearing yet? Make sure your thermals match your outfit

xxx

lovebug that is so lovely xx

Originally Posted by mummybear

Originally Posted by Rose

'only 12 weeks to go'!!!!!!!!!!!

Woohooooooooooooooooooooooooooooo he's almost there (and so are we!).

Where did that time go Rose? I'm just gutted we can't all come and celebrate with you too. It's a fabulous day. Have you chosen what you're wearing yet? Make sure your thermals match your outfit

xxx

Aw Mummybear, thankyou. However, our little 'band of mums and dads' have become so close, I know you'll be sharing it with me in spirit, as I did when all your JS passed out in August. I know how excited I felt for all of you and shared your pride!

I think I'll be treating myself to a nice new (warm) coat and I'll check that the thermals match

Rose xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx

Well, they're all just about halfway through their initial 6 weeks and regrettably some have dropped out already. That's par for the course and it doesn't mean to say they were "not up to the job", it merely means that the "job", for whatever reason, didn't suit them.
Those who have decided against an Army career should not feel too bad about it, it isn't, and has never been, for everyone.
Even though we continue to support our loved ones during their training, I think we should all spare a thought for the ones who have decided not to continue, and spare a moment or two to wish them every success in whatever they choose to do in their lives from here on.
Does anyone not agree?

Originally Posted by LooseScrew

Well, they're all just about halfway through their initial 6 weeks and regrettably some have dropped out already. That's par for the course and it doesn't mean to say they were "not up to the job", it merely means that the "job", for whatever reason, didn't suit them.
Those who have decided against an Army career should not feel too bad about it, it isn't, and has never been, for everyone.
Even though we continue to support our loved ones during their training, I think we should all spare a thought for the ones who have decided not to continue, and spare a moment or two to wish them every success in whatever they choose to do in their lives from here on.
Does anyone not agree?

I dont agree

I think anyone who decides they want to join the army at 16yrs old, goes down the careers office, talks it all over with their parents, fills out all the forms, goes for the interview, attends 2 days of basic selection, gets their parents to buy all the kit off the list for Harrogate, gets their parents to drive them there to see them off properly....

Within a week or two the useless gormless layabout spoilt brat is back at home on his Xbox laying in bed till midday.

No I dont agree, they need a slap

Morning all,
I still like to pop in now and again to see every one is doing ok,WOW,Lovebug, that is a great poem,
Rose,not that long now,we are all with you all the way,xxx

lovebug that is a lovely poem, once again im crying !!!! lol thanks xxx

Nice1son,

Thanks for your posting but I think what you say is a tad harsh. It could well be that some of the "drop-outs" (for want of a better description) may well revert to being idle layabouts lying in till lunchtime etc. but also there will be those who go on to college to study for careers in Civvie Street, plumbers, builders, engineers, politicians etc. No!!.... scrub that last one! we wouldn't wish THAT on them.
OK so they have cost their parents a lot of dosh to kit them out, drive them to the AFC etc. but surely that is also true about, say, University students who, for whatever reason, drop out of Uni................it happens a lot.
At age 16, how many of our kids really know what they want to do? The fact that they've passed selection etc. shows a certain amount of commitment and initial interest, but they all have pre-conceived ideas of what military life is all about and it's not until they all experience it first-hand that some realise it's not what they thought it would be like. (Rose-tinted specs etc.)
Having said that, anyone who has spent time in the forces knows that the period of basic training is the worst part and after that it's plain sailing.
I think it's a pity that some opt out and I daresay there will be times in their lives when they regret it, but I stick to what I said originally, that Army life isn't for everyone.