My son left on 9/29

[Tina (Robbys Mom)]

My son left on 9/29 wondering if theres any one else whos child arrived in GL on that date. Havent heard anything since then. I tell you this is the hardest thing ive ever done in my years of parenting. This site is great! helps to see others going through the same things.

[Lorrie]

My son also left on this day, I agree with you it is the hardest thing to do as a parent, I did receive his box this morning, I too have heard nothing else.

[Tina (Robbys Mom)]

Hi Lorrie
i recieved my sons box on friday as well. where are you from. We are from Arizona.
i am anxiously waiting for a address. hopefully we will get the letter soon that has a address. i also am wondering what there graduation date will be. its nice to know that others feel like i do. its almost a sickness i just cant stop thinking about him and my mind just wanders all day long its so hard to get anything done.
have a good day today. were almost through our first week..
Tina

[Lorrie]

Hi Tina,
We are from Washington State, I was able to go down to the recruiters on Thursday and they were able to give me his address. Hang in there it will get better, If I here anymore I will let you know.

Have a good weekend.

Lorrie

[Tina (Robbys Mom)]

Hi Lorrie
My son got to call today for 10 minuits. it was a total surprise since he said he wouldnt be able to call for 2 weeks. he was really tired and has a cold. you hang in there too. i hope it gets easier.
Have a good weekend. my son is in Div 008 i also got a letter from him today too.
it was a standard letter from the navy and a small written letter at the bottom.
Tina

[Lorrie]

Hi Tina,
Im surprised your son was able to call I like you thought it would be a couple of weeks, I have not received my letter yet, 1 week down 7 to go talk to you soon.
Lorrie

[Tina (Robbys Mom)]

I was surprised to hear from him too. did your son call at all other than the first night? maybe he will call soon too.
what division is your son in. i asked my son if he knew your son and he said he didnt but there are alot of divisions. my neighbors son went in on the same day and he called home yesterday as well he is in the same division as my son. 008.
talk to you soon. keep your phone handy i guess the calls are just random.
have a good day today..
Tina

[Lorrie]

we have not heard form him at all. I hope that is a good sign. my son is in the 200 div hopefully we will here from him soon either by letter or phone. I was talking to my girlfriend who's son has been in for almost a year and she has promised is does get better. I will let you know when I hear from him. Did your son go in on the buddy system? I know there were a couple of guys who did that when my son joined.

Lorrie

[Tina (Robbys Mom)]

Dont worry! you will hear from him soon. No my son didnt go in on the buddy system the neighbor boy just heard he was going in and decided he needed to do something with his life too so he went and signed up.
I also have heard from some friends that the first couple weeks are really hard on them but that it does get better.

Tina

[Lorrie]

thats cool thats how my son went in he had a buddy who went to BC was able to come home for two weeks and told him it was the best thing he ever did next thing you know he joined as well. His buddy is now in DC and loving it. I wish all the boys well.

Lorrie

[CM]

Hi Lorrie. You say your son is in div 200...I just found this site and my son arrived in GL on the 25th....I got letter yesterday he's in Div 002...USS enterprise...do you think our son's are together?

[Lorrie]

Hi CM, my son is on the USS Roosevelt. he arrived in GL on the 29th, Im really all new to this so Im not sure, how the div and ships work? so who know they might be.

[CM]

Thanks so very much, Lorrie for responding. I also got a note from parents that have a son in my son's division...that was very cool. I'm pretty sure if our kids can make it thru the next couple of weeks everything will fall into place...but I remain nervous nelly right now. Because I know they are going thru some tough times in the first few weeks. Nice to have this web site to vent on though. It helps the families. Probably not so much the recruits, but we need our share of help too.... :-)