Inge Posted April 17, 2009 Share Posted April 17, 2009 Its lovely to hear how determination and positive attitude can really eventually pay off... I know exactly the feeling of a son who comes though so many difficulties to triumph in the end... I cried too! hope you enjoy the day, Inge Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted April 17, 2009 Share Posted April 17, 2009 It's fantastic to hear a good news story Geraldine. Thanks for sharing! And don't forget to post a photo of the great day, if you can see through the tears of pride! Have a great time xxx Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted April 17, 2009 Share Posted April 17, 2009 Wonderful news! Congratulations to your son! As has been said before, as a mum to two grown-up sons, I know the feeling. Enjoy the day, it will be very special and I am sure you will shed even more tears. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beau Posted April 17, 2009 Share Posted April 17, 2009 Geraldine, I always love to hear about your sons and their wonderful achievements. I hope you have a super day next month and look forward to seeing a photo of your son! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted April 17, 2009 Share Posted April 17, 2009 Hi Geraldine, just read your post and it made me want to cry with pride!!! Hope you and your family have a super day at your son's passing out parade. mrsW.x Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
emmajess Posted April 17, 2009 Share Posted April 17, 2009 What a lovely moment - my eyes welled up reading your story, too. You must be so proud and so much of his determination, perseverance and self-belief to follow his dream must have come from you and the loving home you've given him. So well done to both of you! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted April 17, 2009 Share Posted April 17, 2009 Great news have a great time x Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dottyp Posted April 17, 2009 Share Posted April 17, 2009 Hi Geraldine Congratulations to both you and your son Tears are welling up just reading all these wonderful posts! There is nothing quite so special as that mother and son bond (having a 15yr old son I speak from experience too) dottyp Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Running Bunny Posted April 17, 2009 Share Posted April 17, 2009 OOh you got me too! I guess only having a 15 month old daughter I can see how small achievements mean so much but I imagine that the pride after such an uphill battle will be overflowing. My younger sister is in the force and I was so proud to attend her passing out parade 6 years ago and she has now just completed her first year in CID and has passed her sergeant's exams too, so I'm a very proud big sis. Congratulations to your son and cherish every moment of the passing out ceremony RB x Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted April 17, 2009 Share Posted April 17, 2009 Oh, how proud you must be! I've welled up too - can't wait to see the pics of the parade! Nona Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rea Posted April 18, 2009 Share Posted April 18, 2009 Congratulaions to your son for all his hard work and determination Geraldine, and to you for giving him the tools to acheive it. Have a fab day at his passing out parade. Hope the sun shines Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted April 18, 2009 Share Posted April 18, 2009 Geraldine, What wonderful news, it's really brightened up my day I can just imagine your son standing tall and proud on his passing out parade, and you the proud mum shoulders straight, head held high, with a HUGE beaming smile that will make your face ache, wanting to shout out loud, "That's MY Son" Enjoy, enjoy, can't wait to see the pics too. Peggy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gezabel Posted April 18, 2009 Author Share Posted April 18, 2009 wanting to shout out loud, "That's MY Son" Peggy Oh Peggy that expression made me laugh out loud! A few years ago my mother-in-law died just before a very important football match two of my sons were due to play in. There was discussion over whether they should play or not but knowing how much she loved their football exploits it was agreed that she would want them to play. They both decided to wear black arm bands and I thought 'that was that'. I hope no one will be offended by the next bit!! but have to say that 'Granny' had a great sense of humour. My youngest son wore a white T.shirt underneath his football shirt and he had written on the back ' I (then a red heart) love Granny, R.I.P that one was for you!'. Luckily he managed to score a goal and his celebration was to rip off his football shirt for everyone to see the message on the T shirt - everyone applauded and I actually shouted (very loudly!) 'That's my boy'!!!! My 'that's my boy' has gone down in family history but I am 'not allowed' to shout it any more Maybe I could use it again after all :wacko: :rolleyes: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted April 18, 2009 Share Posted April 18, 2009 and I am sure 'Granny' will be very proud too on Parade day. What a lovely story which shows again what great sons you have. Peggy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gezabel Posted April 18, 2009 Author Share Posted April 18, 2009 and I am sure 'Granny' will be very proud too on Parade day. Peggy Gulp! <don't cry mode!> I don't know what's wrong with me but emotions seem to be all over the place - please tell me it's just menopausal and it will pass! Now wishing with all my heart that all four grandparents had lived to see this but sadly it wasn't to be Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hali Posted April 18, 2009 Share Posted April 18, 2009 Now wishing with all my heart that all four grandparents had lived to see this but sadly it wasn't to be they will be watching Geraldine Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gezabel Posted May 14, 2009 Author Share Posted May 14, 2009 Well, my son has been practicising 'by the left, quick march, left right left right ' all week! I have the glad rags at the ready and we are off tomorrow morning so if any of you lovely people can control the weather please don't let the rain fall in Hendon tomorrow!!! I am so excited I don't know what to do with myself! From all the paperwork that has arrived I guess some companies will be making a fortune tomorrow! We can buy a dvd of events, official photographs and a whole host of other things - all at high prices but for once I don't care and think my debit card will be spending more time out of my purse than in it Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted May 14, 2009 Share Posted May 14, 2009 Have a great time Geraldine, just checked the weather forecast for tomorrow and there is supposed to be sunshine. I don't think you will mind what the weather does though. Let us know how it goes, mrsW.x Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HappyMaz Posted May 14, 2009 Share Posted May 14, 2009 What a moment to savour, Geraldine! Hope the sun shines on you but even if it doesn't I know you will have a fabulous day. Looking forward to seeing pics of a proud boy with his even prouder mum! Maz Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted May 14, 2009 Share Posted May 14, 2009 Hope it is a fantastic day, whatever the weather! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted May 15, 2009 Share Posted May 15, 2009 Who's a very chuffed mum then eh Your little boy is now a MAN. Peggy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted May 15, 2009 Share Posted May 15, 2009 Have a lovely day Geraldine, enjoy every minute, jackie. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dublinbay Posted May 15, 2009 Share Posted May 15, 2009 It's raining here in Leicester Geraldine but I have ordered sunshine for you in Hendon today. I'm sure you will have a fantastic day whatever the weather. Don't forget to post some photos soon so we can all share your proud moment. Best of luck...........gosh I can almost feel your excitment! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beau Posted May 15, 2009 Share Posted May 15, 2009 I'm sure it will be fine whatever the weather! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sue R Posted May 15, 2009 Share Posted May 15, 2009 Oh, Geraldine! How great to be coming back to the forum after a long enforced (OU!! ) absence to realise today is the day! I hope it's been and is being the best possible day. Lots and lots of love and hugs Sue (((xxx))) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gezabel Posted May 15, 2009 Author Share Posted May 15, 2009 (edited) Thank you for all your lovely messages and for sending the sun to Hendon There were just a couple of spots of rain but no-one really noticed! It was quite simply the BEST DAY EVER :wacko: :rolleyes: The band, the speeches, the marching the, the, the, the oh just everything!!!!!!!! :unsure: I wasn't quite expecting it to be such an emotional day! My utter pride for my son is indescribable but at the last minute he managed to get a third ticket so his youngest brother was able to attend too and seeing his pride for his 'big' brother blew me away completely. We were encouraged to clap and cheer as they marched past us 'eyes left' and no-one yelled louder than 'baby brother!' He was also in charge of the camera and we are now ploughing through 267 photographs! We had official ones done too of course and ordered a dvd for now here is a couple my youngest son took as we arrived Edited May 16, 2009 by Geraldine Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted May 15, 2009 Share Posted May 15, 2009 Oh wow! the photo is fantastic - even when viewed through slightly blurry, teary eyes! Congratulations to you all - glad the Big Day went so well. Nona Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted May 15, 2009 Share Posted May 15, 2009 Brilliant, just brilliant! jackie. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted May 15, 2009 Share Posted May 15, 2009 So glad you had such a great day. How proud you must have been. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HappyMaz Posted May 15, 2009 Share Posted May 15, 2009 Oh wow! the photo is fantastic - even when viewed through slightly blurry, teary eyes! Your post brought tears to my eyes too Geraldine! So glad you had a lovely day and the photos are just fab. These memories will bring a warm cosy glow to the coldest of days for many many years to come. Happy days! Maz Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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