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Anxiety that comes from nowhere....
We are SO very proud of his decision to join the Navy.
Today, I experienced anxiety like I have never experienced before. Out of nowhere, it came over me, all while at work. Well , I knew what it was about. Wasnt even thinking about him either. So, I began deep breathing. I did this all throughout the day. Ive also began walking each evening too.
I received a notice for signature, on my door today, from FedEx. I assume this is the box with his belongings in it.
Cant wait to get the mailing address.
Ive already got a card n a letter ready to mail out.
Sure hope my anxiety lessens as the days go on.
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Permalink Reply by ProudMomandVet on
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My son arrived June 12th, and I got the same thing on my door. They won't attempt redelivery on the weekend, so I'm going to be at FedEx at 9am tomorrow to pick it up! Same as you... That anxiety just sneaks up and it sucks. If we haven't heard anything that is good. When I was home, I didn't get to call home until my 6th week and this was before cell phones so my mom would never leave the house. He's only been gone 5 days, but I already miss his hugs and his "I love you mom text". He spent 4 years in college, but it was a heck of lot harder when he left for bootcamp. Keep me posted on when you get his letter, maybe they'll be in the same division!
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Permalink Reply by Lea (SHIP 11 DIV 242) on
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Did you get your letter today?
Seth is ship 11 div 242
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Thank you for your supportive reply.
This site has been a blessing.
I hear that, about pick up! And, I certainly will let you know once I get my letter. That would be great if they were in the same division.
Good to know Im not the only one who deals with anxiety. Thank you for speaking up. I appreciate it.
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We'll get through this!!! I totally get the anxiety... Here, I found this someplace (and I shared it on my Facebook Page because I got tired of people saying "you've already sent him off to college", which I have, but sending him off to the military is completely different. So many emotions... Pride, sadness, anxiety, worry... But I am so extremely proud of the path he has chosen. What often helps me is our kids are the 1% (actually it's like 0.4%) that have chosen to raise their right hand, take that oath to serve and protect. We got this Lea!!!
Wendy (don't forget to read the below :)
Dear Non-Military Friends and Family,
Please don't tell Military Families (moms, dads, brothers and sisters, wives, husbands and children) any of the following:1) It's like going to college (absolutely not. My kid isn't coming home for Christmas Break or a weekend)
2) You can talk on the phone any time (Not true. We can go weeks or months without a call. And it is on their time not ours)
3) It's like going to summer camp or on a cruise ( they can work up to 16 hour shifts on a good day)
4) He's a man now ( he is still my baby)
5) There is no reason to cry or be so emotional (live in my heart one day and you'll understand)What Military Families need if your support and prayers. If you don't know what to say a hug will do. If that bothers you ask about care package contents that we are looking for. Please don't try to demean our concerns or fears.
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Yes, we WILL get through this.
I started walking every night. Its my own little 'support system' for my son. I work 10 hour days, come home exhausted. Since I cannot verbally support him, I am physically doing so.
Thanks again, for your support Wendy.
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My son arrived at boot camp on the 23th also but I haven't recieved the box with his stuff. I'm fairly certain he planned on sending a couple things back. I have heard however that they get to keep their cell phones and his recruiter told him that as well. He is 18 and other tjan vacation trips this is his first real time being away from home. He wad excited about going and didnt appear nervous at all. Me on the other hand.... I am proud of him but always thinking about what they doing. Anyone know what they do on the weekends?
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I can totally relate to, being super proud and excited for my son as well. He is 18 also.
Every morning I awake, after saying a prayer for the day, I say good morning, Seth. I love you.
It's really unfamiliar to me, how thoughts of him, what he is doing, how he is doing, etc. Enter my mind, all throughout each day. That is where my anxiety stems from, I certain of it. My son, like yours, has only taken 2 trips without us. And, those were to say goodbyes to family n feiends, before bc.
Our boys are much stronger than we know, trust me. I believe they will come through bc, even surprising themselves.
They will certainly be pushed to their own personal limits, so, they will SEE first hand, where thwir strengths are.
Our boys are brave and strong.
I repeat to myself daily, no news is good news. And, 'and this too shall pass'.
Loving this group. Thank you for sharing.
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AJ905, you probably know this since you should have received "the box", but your recruit cannot keep his cell phone and would get in BIG trouble if he did. The recruiter needs to quit giving out false info about that. Only the Army and Air Force allow cell phones to be kept at boot camp. No cell phones are used for calls by recruits at the RTC after the "I'm here!" call soon after arrival at the RTC.
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No weekends off. They train 7 days a week. They do have the option of going to church on Sunday's, but that's just a short break. And Sunday's are usually the opportunity they get to write home. My son arrived on the 12th. I just want his address so I can write :(
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Saturday and Sunday are HOLD days with no new training, but there is about 5 hours of training to reinforce things that they have been working on on Saturday and I'm not sure how much on Sunday after holiday routine.
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