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120 Heart-Touching Missing My Son Quotes To Comfort You

120 Heart-Touching Missing My Son Quotes To Comfort You

Are you seeking solace in inspiring quotes to ease the ache of missing your son? Let this collection of heart-touching missing my son quotes comfort you through the tender moments when his absence weighs heavy on your heart.

Best Missing My Son Quotes

1. “Having a child makes you realize the importance of life – narcissism goes out of the window. Heaven on earth is looking at my little boy. The minute he was born, I knew if I never did anything other than being a mom, I’d be fine.” — Jenny McCarthy

Having a child makes you realize the importance of life

2. “I miss the warmth of your gentle hug and the love I felt when my arms were wrapped around you. I miss seeing your beautiful smile and the sound of your voice saying my name. I miss hearing you say, ‘I love you’ and me saying, ‘I love you’ in return.” ― Millie P. Lorenz

3. “I do think that families are the most beautiful things in all the world!” — Louisa May Alcott

4. “A mother’s love doesn’t make her son more dependent and timid; it actually makes him stronger and more independent.” — Cheri Fuller

5. “There is an endearing tenderness in the love of a mother to a son that transcends all other affections of the heart.” — Washington Irving

There is an endearing tenderness in the love of a mother to a son that transcends all other affections of the heart

6. “To my dear son, I miss the time when you were a baby. You were as jolly as can be and never shed a tear. I miss reading you story books before bed. And you would say, ‘mom, make it funny in my own version’. I miss singing to you our special song, sitting by my side was where you always wanted to be. I missed your first word, I missed your first step. Now you are in your teenage years. Later in life, you’re gonna become a man. My dear son, I’ll be your guidance.” — Nagella Jean-Baptiste

7. “Happy is the son whose faith in his mother remains unchallenged.” — Louisa May Alcott

8. “I have a son who is my heart. A wonderful young man, daring and loving and strong and kind.” — Maya Angelou

9. “The sorrow we feel when we lose a loved one is the price we pay to have had them in our lives.” — Rob Liano

10. “Missing someone is part of loving them. Not until you are apart do you realize how much they mean to you.” — Nikhil Saluja

Missing someone is part of loving them

Inspirational Missing My Son Quotes

Let these inspirational quotes help you feel a bit closer to your dear son in the moments you miss him most.

1. “Remembering my son is easy, I do it every day. But missing him, well, that is the heartache that never goes away.”

Remembering my son is easy, I do it every day.

2. “I have no worries whatsoever because I am very sure I trained you well, my son. You have been the best son for a very long time, and you haven’t stopped. I see all of your achievements, and I’m very proud of you, to say the least. I hope that you keep making waves. I miss you.”

3. “Son, could you come back and stay awhile. I want to hear your voice. And see your smile. I want to tell you how much I love you. I want to hold you tight and never let you go.”

4. “My son, I miss you more than words can say.”

5. “Some days I wish I could go back and relive days with my son. Not to change anything, but just to feel a few things twice.”

Some days I wish I could go back and relive days with my son.

6. “I never fully understood what the words ‘I miss you’ meant until I reached for my son’s hand, and it wasn’t there reaching back.”

7. “I miss my son every single moment of every single day.”

8. “A son is never truly gone; he is always connected to you by heartstrings into infinity.”

9. “Living without my son is the most difficult pain I have ever had to endure.”

10. “Sons never go away, they walk beside us every day… unseen, unheard, but always near, still loved, still missed, and very dear.”

Sons never go away, they walk beside us every day

11. “A parent can never truly lose a son; he is forever a part of their hearts.”

12. “I miss my son. I miss his smile, his voice, his sense of humor, and his hugs. I miss the ways he made everything feel better. I just miss him.”

13. “I will never forget the things you taught me and how loved you made me feel. Son, you are forever missed.”

14. “I miss my son from the second I wake up until the moment I lay my head on the pillow to go to sleep. How I long to be with him again, even just for a day.”

15. “I wish heaven had visiting hours so I could see and speak to you again. I miss you son, so very much.”

I wish heaven had visiting hours so I could see and speak to you again.

16. “It is hard for me to believe that you are grown and gone. It seems like it was just yesterday that I held you in my arms. We shared a special bond, and I miss that the most. I love you and always will.”

17. “I miss you so much. I think about you all the time and wish I could spend more time with you. I know everything is going to be okay, but it’s not enough. I promise to let go of the anger and forgive you; I don’t want it to ruin our relationship and the bond we share. I love you and will never stop missing you until we can hold each other again for real.”

18. “I love you, baby boy, I miss you so much. I hope one day I can hold you again. Maybe one day you can come back to me. I will never stop waiting for you, baby boy. I’m missing my son pretty much.”

19. “I miss you so much, son. I remember the day we carried you here, and all I could see was how alert your eyes were. They were like torches guiding the way home to us. You were such a happy baby, full of life and such a joy to be around.”

20. “There are good days, and then there are the really tough ones. It’s hard to be apart from you, but I know that it is for the best. I love you to the moon and back, always remember that!”

There are good days, and then there are the really tough ones

21. “There is a big gap in my heart. Not a day goes by that I don’t think about you and miss you so much. My family and friends have been a great support, but I mourn for you every minute of every hour of every day. Missing you, my son. I know you will leave the prison soon.”

22. “I love you, son. I miss your voice and the sound of your feet running down to my room. I look for you in every face I see, praying that you will be there. I don’t know what I did to deserve this kind of pain, but I guess trying to take care of someone who was too stubborn to get help when they needed it was just a big mistake.”

23. “Son, I miss you. I know that it is silly to be sad because you will come home soon. But I still miss you with all my heart and soul now that you are gone.”

24. “I miss you so much! Please come home soon. Don’t worry about me, I am fine. I love you with all my heart.”

25. “I love you, my precious baby. You were taken away from me, and you will never know how much that breaks my heart. I miss you so much and wish I could just hold you in my arms again…forever.”

I love you, my precious baby.

26. “I miss you so much. I can’t wait until you get back from school. I don’t know why everyone says that time flies because it feels like each day is a year. I want you here for every day of school. I love you!”

27. “Dear son, in life we loved you dearly, in death, we love you still. In our hearts, you hold a place no one else will ever fill. Miss you son.”

28. “Even if you have your own life now, I have never stopped praying for your safety, stability, health, and happiness. I pray for your success in all aspects of your life. I know that you can do anything you set your mind to, but it’s good to know that you have the full backing of a mother’s prayers! I love you, son.”

29. “I love you, and I hope you come back soon, dear son. Best wishes for your exams.”

30. “I miss you, I miss your smile, your face, your thoughtfulness. I wish you were here with me right now. This year has been hard without you, and I miss you dearly. I love you, son.”

I miss you, I miss your smile, your face, your thoughtfulness.

31. “I love you with all my heart. You are my everything. I am so proud of you for growing up into a strong young man, caring about others more than yourself, setting your goals high, and achieving them with ease. I want nothing more than for you to succeed in life. You are an amazing person.”

32. “I miss spending time with you, but I’m still proud of you. I love you more than words can say, my dear son!”

33. “I miss you, son. I’m so proud of you for your great work in college, best job, new car & the special girl you are dating. I love you, son.”

34. “I miss you so much. There’s an empty place in my heart that I never knew was there until you left. But, I would take every ounce of hurt, every tear shed, every sleepless night because it reminds me of all the things you mean to me. I want you to know how much your love means to me and how much I love you!”

35. “My mind knows you are in a better place, son, where there is no pain. And you are at peace. I understand that, but I just wish I could explain that to my heart. I miss you son.”

My mind knows you are in a better place

36. “As time goes on, I miss you more and more, but I’m sure that it just takes time for this whole thing to sink in. I love you, son.”

37. “I have everything I need but can’t find it with anyone else. I want to hold you forever and never let you go. I miss you, dear son. Get well soon!”

38. “Baby boy, I miss you so much and can’t wait to see you soon. I love you with all my heart!”

39. “You are the greatest son in the world. I love you! I hope you have a fun day at school and that you think of me every once in a while. I miss you!”

40. “I miss you from the second I wake up until the moment I lay my head on the pillow to go to sleep. You are my dear son with whom I’m well pleased.”

I miss you from the second I wake up until the moment I lay my head on the pillow

Missing my Son Mom Quotes

If you’re a proud boy mama and need some nice boy mom quotes to express how much you miss your little one, you’ll love the following missing my son quotes.

1. “My little man, I miss you so much. You may not be here with me, but you are always in my heart. I love you and will always hold a special place for you in my heart. Know that I will never forget the joy you brought to my life.”

My little man, I miss you so much.

2. “I love you so much and miss you so much. If Mommy wasn’t so far away, I would give you a big hug and kiss. Be careful, little one!”

3. “Missing your son and not being able to see him is the worst feeling ever.”

4. “I love you, little bear, more than anything in this world. You’re the chosen one who can bring laughter at a moment’s notice and always gets me smiling. I know you would want some silly cards on your day, but I know how strong of a young man you are deep inside. But please know that I’m here for you, always. You make me proud to be your mother.”

5. “My son will always be with me. The day he was born, he left a handprint on my heart.”

My son will always be with me.

6. “I think about you every day. I do my best to show you how much I care about you with the time we spend together. It’s not enough, but I am trying. When you are ready to come home, I will be here waiting with open arms. Love always, Mommy.”

7. “Wow! When did you grow up?! You are no longer my little baby boy. You are on the verge of becoming a man. I am at a loss for words, I’ve never been more proud. I am so lucky to be your mother, and I love you more than you will ever know, baby boy! I will miss you when you are away.”

8. ”I love you, son. I miss you already. I wish you were here with me too. I hope your engagement went well and that you had fun with your friends. I love you so much!”

9. “A mother never gets over losing her son, she misses him for the rest of her days.”

10. “Every time I see you, my heart feels like it’s going to burst with all my love for you. I want you to know that no matter what age you are, you will always be my little boy. I love you!”

Every time I see you, my heart feels like it’s going to burst with all my love for you.

11. “I haven’t seen you in over a year, and I know you are doing well, but I just wanted to tell you that I miss you so much. Not a single day has passed without me thinking of you. If only I could see your smile just one more time, my life would be complete.”

12. “I love my son. No matter where he goes in life, he will forever be on my mind and in my heart.”

13. “A mother misses her son as much as she loves him…with every ounce of her being.”

14. “When you left, I thought my world had stopped. I have been so sad without you here. My heart is broken that you are gone from here forever. I love you with all my heart and miss you so much! Love, Mommy.”

15. “Dear son, I love you more than you will ever know. I miss you so much and wish that I was still there with you. I know that I made the right decision coming back to my own home, but I miss my boy just too much.”

Dear son, I love you more than you will ever know.

16. “You are the light of my life, son. Every day, I miss you just a little bit more, and it’s quite touching. Someday soon, I will hold you in my arms again and watch you turn into a man. I know the first thing I will do is shed tears of joy that you are safe at home again.”

17. “I know I don’t write too often, but I miss you so much. Whenever I take a walk and see your tree, I smile and think of you. And whenever something really crazy happens at home, all I can do is laugh and wish that you were here. I miss you here, son.”

18. “Losing a son is a pain that cannot be described in words. It is virtually impossible to move on from the memory of losing the boy who gave meaning to your life as a mother. A son’s love is truly irreplaceable.”

19. “As a mother, I wish I could say losing a son gets easier, but it doesn’t. I still miss him every day.”

20. “I miss you so much! You are my world, without you, I am lost. You bring happiness to every day of my life. It doesn’t matter where I’m at or what I’m doing, as long as you are here with me. I love you more than anything in the world.”

I miss you so much! You are my world, without you, I am lost.

See also: 80 National Son Day Quotes From Mom To Share Your Love

Missing My Son Quotes From Dad

This list of missing my son quotes is dedicated to all the fathers out there missing their boys.

1. “I miss you more and more every day. I want to cuddle up on your bed and sleep with you, watch TV with you, and play video games with you. I want to do everything with you. You are my little boy and I love you so much. I will always love you!”

I miss you more and more every day.

2. “I miss you so much, and I’m sorry things had to go this way. You were my light and I still think of you as my angel. I will always love you, son. Daddy.”

3. “I miss you so much, son. I love you more than you will ever know. Every night before I go to sleep, I pray that one day I will hug you again and tell you how much I love you. Son, I need your smile to light up my world again; without you, everything is so dark.”

4. “I miss you so much, son. My life has felt so empty each day since I didn’t have you to rely on or come home to. I wanted to take you back every time I thought of it, but then I knew where you are is best for you. Wishing you well.”

5. “I miss you more than you could ever know. You are my past, present, and future. I love you so much! Also, I’m sorry for being a bad father, but I hope it gets better when I get to go home.”

I miss you more than you could ever know. You are my past, present, and future.

6. “It has been a while since we’ve spoken, and I miss the talks we had. I love you and always will. Love, Dad.”

7. “I love you more than you will ever know! I miss you terribly and wish that your life had never taken this turn. I wish I could somehow burst through these walls and hold you in my arms like I did when you were a baby. I’ll be here for you always, always love you, Daddy.”

8. “How I wish I could hold you in my arms, kiss your soft cheek, and relish in the simple things… Your laugh, your smile, the look in your eyes that betrays nothing but pure love. My son, my sweet son. I will forever cherish the precious memories spent with you.”

9. “I miss you so much and wish you were here with me. I love and miss everything about you, your laugh, your smile, and even your tears. I love you forever, son.”

10. “Dear son, Just want to let you know that I love you very much. It seems like it has been forever since I have seen your face — please come home soon! Daddy misses you terribly.”

Dear son, Just want to let you know that I love you very much.

11. “I miss you tremendously. I was so thankful that your mommy let me spend enough time with you to be your daddy, then she took you away. Hopefully, soon, our family can get back together again. I know that will happen someday, but until then, I’ll be here missing you more and more every day.”

12. ”No son and father ever live apart, no matter what the distance is between them.”

13. “I am so grateful that I am the lucky one that got to be your Dad. You have filled my life with so much love and precious memories. You will always be missed, my son.”

14. “Son, I could really do with one of your hugs right now. I miss you so much. Love, your dad.”

15. “My son, I miss you so much. I have so many things left I want to tell you. Like what a proud father I am and that I love you so much.”

My son, I miss you so much. I have so many things left I want to tell you

16. “So many times, I see you in my dreams. Together we laugh and play, and sometimes you cry to me in my arms. You tell me that you miss me and will never forget me. The next day when I wake from the dream, I cry from missing you. Without a doubt, I love you more than life itself – Dad.”

17. “Son, I haven’t heard your voice in years, but my heart still has conversations with you every day. I miss you, love dad.”

18. “Son, this is not goodbye because wherever you are, you will always be in my heart. Love, your Dad.”

19. “I love you more than you will ever know. I miss your giggling, your snuggles, holding you in my arms, and it is that missing that reminds me of your mommy. Every day I want to be the dad I never was before. That is why I am writing this to tell you I love you forever and will love you always.”

20. “I know you’re no longer with me, but you will always be with me. My heart aches for you and misses you terribly, yet it beats with joy for what we had – a love so great I cannot find the words. I know that someday we will be together again.”

I know you’re no longer with me, but you will always be with me.

More I Miss My Son Quotes

If you haven’t found the right missing my son quote that fits your needs, here are some more I miss my son quotes to choose from.

1. “Son, I miss you so much. I just want you to be home. I know you have a lot of work to do and that you being there is very important, but that doesn’t stop me from missing you. Hope you get time to call me soon!”

Son, I miss you so much. I just want you to be home.

2. “I miss you so much, my son, but I know you are safe now, free from the bondage of your addiction, free from the pain and hurt that once controlled your life. You have a whole new life ahead of you, a life that will be filled with love and hope and peace. I promise to be at your side each step of the way fighting for a clean and sober future for you. I love you so much, my son!”

3. “My son is one of the best gifts that God could bless me with. I love you, son, with all my heart. God bless you. Love you and miss you.”

4. “My dearest baby boy, I love you like the stars and the moon. You bring me such joy and happiness that no one else could ever bring to me. You are my special gift from God, just for me. I look at my life now with you, and I cannot see how it ever was without you!”

5. “Even though we haven’t seen each other in a while, you are always in my thoughts. I miss you so much. I will see you in a few days, and I can’t wait for you to be on holiday. I love you with all my heart.”

Even though we haven’t seen each other in a while, you are always in my thoughts.

6. “I miss you so much it hurts. I have a big heart, and when it is broken it really hurts. I feel so alone without you here with me, but my heart is so full of love because of you. You are the most amazing thing in my life, and no one will ever take your place. Love you, son.”

7. “I miss you every day!! My heart breaks not having you here with me. I hope someday your future will be brighter and happier.”

8. “Right now, I’m missing you very much. I think about you whether I am awake or asleep. I think about how you are feeling, what your day is like, the things you like to do and how you’re doing in school. You are my whole world, my greatest accomplishment, and the biggest blessing in my life.”

9. “I love you so much. I wish I could hold you, kiss you and tell you how much I miss you. I wish you could see me doing your favorite things just to see a smile on your beautiful face. You will forever be in my heart, son.”

10. “The first time I saw you, a million thoughts ran through my heart, a million thoughts ran through my head, and a million smiles crossed my face. I love you so much more than you will ever know.”

The first time I saw you, a million thoughts ran through my heart, a million thoughts ran through my head

11. “This is the first time I am writing to you. I just can’t stop thinking of you all day and night. I know it is not easy for you, but I hope things will be better for you too. My thoughts are with you every moment of the day, son.”

12. “I miss you so much it hurts. I cry every day. It’s not enough to see you in pictures or hear your voice in my dreams anymore. I need to hold you in my arms and tell you that I love you every night.”

13. “Hey, son, I haven’t spoken to you in a long time. I miss the phone chats we used to have. I know you can’t call me, but when you get a chance, you should pick up the phone. I love you, son.”

14. “I wish you could stay here with me. I can’t stand the fact that you are so far away, I miss you every second that you are gone. Please come home soon, I just want to hold you in my arms until the sun rises. I love you, little one!”

15. “I miss you so much, little man. I wish you were here with me, just to hold you close would be amazing. To have your sweet little face looking up at me while you play. I love you more than anything in the world!”

I miss you so much, little man. I wish you were here with me, just to hold you close would be amazing

16. “In loving memory of my Son: Of all the special gifts in life, however great or small, to have you as my son was the greatest gift of all. A special time, a special face, a special son, I can’t replace. With an aching heart, I whisper low I miss you Son, and love you so.”

17. “I miss you so much. I love you. Remember it’s always better to make memories than to keep everything to yourself like me. I want to be there for everything with you, but I can’t be there right now. I’m so sorry, but know that I will be there as soon as I can!”

18. “The day you were born was the best day of my life. I never thought I could love anyone so much, but little did I know that day I fell in love with you. You are my world, and everything I do is to make sure you have everything you ever need to be successful in life. I miss you, son.”

19. “Darling, I miss you so much. Your idea of love goes beyond anything I have ever known. You are amazing, you are all I have wanted in a son and so much more. You have enriched my life more than I can say, and I will never stop loving you!”

20. “I just want you to know that I miss you terribly. My heart feels so broken without you. I really don’t want to go on without my baby, but I know one day, we will be together again. There is not so much more I want to tell you than to say I miss you.”

I just want you to know that I miss you terribly.

21. “I miss you SO much already. I don’t know how I am supposed to go on without seeing your face every day…It will only be a couple of days, but it feels like forever. I can’t wait to hug you and see your shining face. You are my shining star, my little ray of sunshine! I love you so much!”

22. “You are the only thing, the only one who truly makes me happy. I am so thankful to have you in my life. I miss you so much, son, you are truly my heartbeat.”

23. “I miss you, son, and I love you more than life itself. I wish that you could be here with me, and I promise to spoil you with all the hugs and kisses.”

24. “Son, I love you! I wish I could be home every weekend like we used to. I miss you and love you always and forever, and I can’t wait to come home and see you soon.”

25. “I love you so much. I miss you more than anything in the world. I just wish I could hold you close to me. You were taken from me too soon. I thought we had more time, but your time ended too quickly. Love you forever, son.”

I love you so much. I miss you more than anything in the world.

26. “I really miss you. I just wanted to tell you that I love you very much and not to forget this. It’s hard here without you. I’m always thinking about you, but I think that if we would see each other, it would be easier for both of us… Are you well? Are you eating well? If it is possible, can you please send me some photos?”

27. “I miss you more than anything in the world! I want to go back and relive every moment with you. I want to hear your voice, feel your touch, and see your smile one last time. I am so sorry for not being there when you needed me most. All I could do was send love from afar and hope it helped you get through.”

28. “It’s been a year, and I still miss you like crazy. I wish we could talk and laugh like we used to. I know this may seem crazy because you are my son, but you were my best friend for 17 years! I miss the bike rides, the football games, and hanging out. You made me laugh more than anyone else ever could, and no matter what was going on, I could count on you to lift me up and cheer me up.”

29. “I just wanted to tell you that I love you very much. I miss you being here every day to see your smiling face, hear your laughter, and watch how excited you get over everything. I know you are doin’ really well, but I wish you were right here beside me instead of so far away.”

30. “I miss you so much, my heart is broken that I have to be without you. I’m sending my love a million a day, a trillion a minute, and a squillion a second to keep you in my thoughts and in my heart!”

I miss you so much, my heart is broken that I have to be without you.

Conclusion

I know that missing your little boy is heartbreaking, but I hope this collection of missing my son quotes has brought you at least some comfort.

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Until next time!

120 Heart-Touching Missing My Son Quotes To Comfort You