Gezabel Posted April 16, 2009 Share Posted April 16, 2009 As the title says I don't often cry but I just have but tears of joy/happiness and utter pride I think I have shared in the past the struggle my third son had during his schooldays and how his dream to join the Police Force has been the toughest of uphill battles. He served as a 'special' locally but his dream was to join the regular force. He has faced so many setbacks and rejections and yet without fail as stood up and tried again and again. Finally he was accepted by the Metropolitan Force and started his training with gusto but since then has been injured twice on duty and forced to have several weeks off whilst broken ribs and other injuries healed. So why I am a crying - because he has just come home and presented me with tickets for his passing out parade :wacko: :rolleyes: Through sheer guts and determination he has achieved his dream and it was suddenly all too much and I sobbed There will be no prouder mum in the land than when we go to London to watch the parade :unsure: I have had many proud mum moments over the years between my four sons but this just tops the lot. The nice thing is that his brothers also think his achievement is simply 'the best moment ever' Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sue R Posted April 16, 2009 Share Posted April 16, 2009 Oh, Geraldine!! I'm having a moment with you!! Love and hugs - special ones, as you have been a rock for me, too!! Sue ((xxxx)) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
belle06 Posted April 16, 2009 Share Posted April 16, 2009 Oh Geraldine that chocked me up many many congratulations you must be the proudest family in the land just goes to prove that stamina, and determination can overcome the biggest obstacle I am sure some of the admirable qualities and strength of charachter that your son has shown is in part to the love and support you have given him as a family. Once again congratulations to you all enjoy your day!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sunnyday Posted April 16, 2009 Share Posted April 16, 2009 That's just wonderful - as a fellow mum of grown up sons, I really understand 'where you are coming from'! Enjoy your special day Sunnyday Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted April 16, 2009 Share Posted April 16, 2009 Congratulationts to all your family, really good news and I love happy tears. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted April 16, 2009 Share Posted April 16, 2009 I too can relate to you, i have a 17 year old son who is my pride and joy. You must be so proud and quite rightly so.Well done to your young man and well done to you for bringing up such a determined, focused and clever boy!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JacquieL Posted April 16, 2009 Share Posted April 16, 2009 A magic moment Geraldine you must be so proud. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted April 16, 2009 Share Posted April 16, 2009 You must be soooooo proud, and him too. Well Done!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HappyMaz Posted April 16, 2009 Share Posted April 16, 2009 Well it couldn't happen to a nicer person Geraldine - clearly you are at the heart of a close and loving family and you deserve to enjoy a lovely day out to celebrate your son's success, courage and determination. How long have you got to get the outfit/shoes/handbag/hat? Love Mx Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted April 16, 2009 Share Posted April 16, 2009 How lovely........I'm crying with you too!! Well done to him!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wellerkaren Posted April 16, 2009 Share Posted April 16, 2009 you must be s proud x x x Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted April 16, 2009 Share Posted April 16, 2009 fantastic Julie Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gezabel Posted April 16, 2009 Author Share Posted April 16, 2009 (edited) How long have you got to get the outfit/shoes/handbag/hat? Love Mx The hunt starts on Saturday!! and my other half reckons it 'might be a long day' the big day is on May 15th and I should have been attending an IDP course - but no chance of that!!! Edited April 16, 2009 by Geraldine Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sunnyday Posted April 16, 2009 Share Posted April 16, 2009 The hunt starts on Saturday!! and my other half reckons it 'might be a long day' the big day is on May 15th and I should have been attending an IDP course - but no chance of that!!! Enjoy!!! Sunnyday Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sienna Posted April 16, 2009 Share Posted April 16, 2009 Congratulations Just goes to show what sheer determination can do Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shiny Posted April 16, 2009 Share Posted April 16, 2009 This is brilliant news!!!! And a chance to shop for new outfit, shoes etc, it doesn't get better than that!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gezabel Posted April 16, 2009 Author Share Posted April 16, 2009 Here's a kind of 'before and after'! He was in the local paper (aged 6) after writing to the local police station asking to be a policeman for the day. They did a sort of 'jim'll fix it ' day for him and this was him arresting the reporter. The second one is a couple of years ago when he won an area award for his work as a special constable. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hali Posted April 16, 2009 Share Posted April 16, 2009 fantastic - what a proud mum you must be Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cait Posted April 16, 2009 Share Posted April 16, 2009 How wonderful. As the mother of a 21 year old son who's doing brilliantly at Uni so I know where you are coming from with this. He recently managed to secure a job over the summer and we were so thrilled - but yours is much 'grander' than that! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted April 16, 2009 Share Posted April 16, 2009 What great news Geraldine!! Don't worry about the tears!! They are tears of joy and I'm sure it meant a lot to your son seeing them. Enjoy shopping for your outfit and advice from my sis-in-law, who has experience of these kind of occassions would be to take a comfy pair of shoes with you, not for the occassion but for the car journey on the way home, although if you feel the need to put them on earlier, there is no shame in it!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sunnyday Posted April 16, 2009 Share Posted April 16, 2009 Lovely pics and what a handsome young man he is! Sunnyday Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted April 16, 2009 Share Posted April 16, 2009 Brilliant, how proud you and your family must be and many congratulations to your son, jackie. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted April 16, 2009 Share Posted April 16, 2009 O Geraldine thanks for sharing your lovely news........I have had a few tears for you too. Lovely, lovely, lovely to have such pride in your family. :wacko: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest tinkerbell Posted April 16, 2009 Share Posted April 16, 2009 Brilliant news...thank you for sharing your lovely news Tinkerbellx Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted April 16, 2009 Share Posted April 16, 2009 Thats such lovely news just goes to show what hard work and determination can do! Congratulations to you and your son! xx Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aliamch Posted April 16, 2009 Share Posted April 16, 2009 Wonderful, wonderful news, what a fantastic celebration for you all. Karrie Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alison Posted April 17, 2009 Share Posted April 17, 2009 well done thats brilliant news I hope you thoroughly enjoy the day as proud mum... lots of hankies and lots of photos and now after all this hard work what will be his next goal???? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dublinbay Posted April 17, 2009 Share Posted April 17, 2009 Such fantastic news Geraldine. Your son must be a very special young man to have the grit and determination to fulfil his dreams. Hmmm! sounds like someone else I know!!! Congratulations to him and to you for what must have been a hard struggle sometimes. Enjoy your day out and I hope you find your dream outfit soon. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lorna Posted April 17, 2009 Share Posted April 17, 2009 Congratulations. You must so proud. Try, try and try again- how true is that. Enjoy the celebration and the parade. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted April 17, 2009 Share Posted April 17, 2009 As the title says I don't often cry but I just have but tears of joy/happiness and utter pride I think I have shared in the past the struggle my third son had during his schooldays and how his dream to join the Police Force has been the toughest of uphill battles. He served as a 'special' locally but his dream was to join the regular force. He has faced so many setbacks and rejections and yet without fail as stood up and tried again and again. Finally he was accepted by the Metropolitan Force and started his training with gusto but since then has been injured twice on duty and forced to have several weeks off whilst broken ribs and other injuries healed. So why I am a crying - because he has just come home and presented me with tickets for his passing out parade :wacko: :rolleyes: Through sheer guts and determination he has achieved his dream and it was suddenly all too much and I sobbed There will be no prouder mum in the land than when we go to London to watch the parade :unsure: I have had many proud mum moments over the years between my four sons but this just tops the lot. The nice thing is that his brothers also think his achievement is simply 'the best moment ever' but tears to my eyes to ,well done to him x Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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