I'm really troubled right now. My son is away at boot-camp and his Aunt passed away today. I know he was anticipating this to happen, but I still don't know how to tell him. I went on the chat room, on the military site. We have a few ways to handle it, or of course, decide to not tell him at all. I feel if I don't tell him, someone else may write him and tell him. Also, it may concern him about future events that may occur and how we are going to handle telling him things. I don't know what I should do. If I go with one choice, he may get to call home, but that may make him more home sick, in the long run... Why is being a mother so hard sometimes? When we can't be there to comfort them or help them through the steps of life. Please keep him in your thoughts.
OH honey, may be best to be forthright w/him & hug eachother through the internet, good lord, I'm so sorry.
Your both in my thoughts.
Take care of you.
April
Liar2me i am sorry for you loss. That is sad. I had a similar situation a few years ago where my brother was abroad for work and our uncle passed away unexpectedly. We decided to call and tell him. He didn't make it back in time for the funeral but was glad that we told him. Its up to on what you feel is best. Maybe be honest and tell him whatever way you can. Since he is expecting this it will be easier to have the discussion. Good luck!