Update on Wes

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Comment by Michele on July 7, 2011 at 12:37pm

Jim - Wow! Too bad we couldn't have met up while you were in my "neck of the woods" lol.  Since March I have been bombarded with deadlines and such as I wind-down my degree and start the Pre-Clinical portion of the degree (getting back in the classroom to prove my worth as a teacher).  If you are this way again shoot me an email and maybe we can plan something :).

Comment by NavyDads Co-Admin, Jim on April 11, 2011 at 12:59pm

Oh my God! I just realized that you are in Statesville! My wife and I just got back from Jacksonville, FL. We drove there and back. It took two days each way. We stayed in Statesville our first night going! Hampton Inn right off 77. Small world.

Comment by Michele on April 11, 2011 at 11:41am

Thank you all for the encouraging comments!  We are nearing Wes' end to his 1st semester, and well I wish I could say everything has worked out wonderfully.  He started off as a full-time student and has dwindled down to part-time in the last month.  The courses I thought he would have an easy pass in are the ones he had to drop (as he said, "I go to college to be taught not shown a computer to teach myself ").  He is obviously still battling bouts of depression, almost bi-polar like . . really low then really high.  Some days even I want to throw in the towel and just tell him he must decide to stand up and succeed or just give up and flip burgers.  I am nearing the end of my college degree and anyone that has gone to college it is the most demanding time, deadlines are ruthless.  As best I can I am trying to hold the family together but his attitude is now spilling over to the girls and the "working together" has become "everyone for themselves", except of course where mom is concerned.  All I can keep doing is being a positive role model and prove to them that hard work does have its rewards (even at my age it is possible to do college). 

Jim - he went in for Graphic Design specializing in Gaming and yes the college is in the next town about a 30 minute drive.

 

Again, thank you everyone and I won't ever leave NavyDads if possible . . EG's son and my son were in the same division at bootcamp and EG has helped us greatly when the need was there.  I still consider myself a NavyMom/Dad :).  God Bless you all and keep the support for each other alive!

Comment by E.G. - ND's Creator/Admin on January 5, 2011 at 7:29pm

Michele,

 

Tell Wes I wish him the best in his next journey and going back to college is the right path to take. He is an exceptional kid and I can't say enough good things about him. Remember we spent about 4 hours together road tripping between the airport & base. You raised a damn fine kid and I'm sure he'll land on his feet. Like I've said before, the boy is gifted in photography. Hopefully he'll take a class or two in that area.

 

Send him my best,

E.G.

Comment by JAM'sMom on December 27, 2010 at 1:22pm

Praying for Wes.   Jeremiah 29:11  " For I know the plans I have for you" declares the LORD, " plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a future."

Comment by Michele on December 25, 2010 at 7:42pm

Michele, it is really great to hear the good news! College-life for Wes will definitely help him reintegrate. Even those who complete their enlistments have the same difficulties that Wes has struggled with (i.e. depression, employment, etc.) The military life vs. civilian life, regardless of which side of the path you are coming from and going to requires time to adjust. Your having been down the path leaving civilian life to becoming a military mom when Wes joined will help you help Wes when it comes to being able to offer guidance.

 

Your strength and unconditional love for Wes is truly an asset, and I commend you for that. Do not neglect your own need for outreach and support. My schedule doesn't afford me the opportunity to log-in here as often as I used to, although I do hope to be able to do so more often in 2011 (that might have to be one of those New Year's resolutions!) Keep us posted on Wes' college endeavors. In the meantime, Happy Holidays to you and yours.

Comment by NavyDads Co-Admin, Jim on December 25, 2010 at 12:51pm

Michele!! So good to hear from you. Yes, I for one was very concerned for you and Wes. Going back to college...good for him! I was so heart broken too that he had to leave the Navy. So maybe now things will look better for him. What is he going to study? Is it a college close to home? I must say, I never thought we'd hear from you again. So glad you stayed with us.

Merry Christmas to you too!