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dropping son off Wednesday night
Hi,
New to this site. I posted on main page but uncertain where to post to get feedback and support. So here goes. Dropping my son off Wednesday night in Boston. (any others out there doing the same?) He leaves Thursday. I'm sick inside but know this is what he wants and needs. I feel lost and in unfamiliar territory and not sure what to expect over the next few days, weeks and months. Any information anyone can give will be greatly appreciated. I think this is the hardest thing I've ever had to do. I know this is good for him and I'm holding on to that.
Thank you everyone.
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Permalink Reply by lemonelephant on
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Join the group, DEP-Leavin for bootcamp in April. You will meet others with loved ones leaving this week who may be in the same TG and have PIR together. Be sure to check out the discussion, Things to Do in the Last Month before Your Future Sailor Leaves for.... I also suggest that you join Boot Camp Moms (and loved ones) and begin checking out the Pages (found under the pictures of the Members) and Discussions there. Arrival and What Happens at the RTC within Boot Camp Moms (and loved ones) will let you know what will soon be happening. Be sure to join your PIR group once you get the form letter.
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Permalink Reply by Melissa on
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Hi! My son is leaving July 9 and I'm nervous to say the least. I can't think about, or talk about it without choking up. I'm like you knowing it's the best thing for him but that isn't really making it much easier. I've scoured over every Navy link I can find and it is actually easing my anxiety a bit because I feel as though I know ( to a small extent of course) what he's going to face when leaving. I watched a live graduation ceremony (which is every Friday) because his best friend was graduating and it really made me feel better. Maybe it would help you also because it shows pictures of the kids through boot camp and made me excited for my son. I would love to keep in touch with each other for support.
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My son was supposed to leave in July and in February got a call saying he was leaving in April, a week later got another call he was leaving 3 more days earlier. Each time he told me my heart sunk. I keep telling myself he will be just about thru bootcamp by memorial day if I can stay focused on that it may help.
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Permalink Reply by Caleb'smom (Ship 02 Div 927) on
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Sent my son off the 19th of last month from Portland Maine. First few days I was a basket case, slowly is getting better. The night he arrived at bootcamp, I received a 14 second call , 8 days later I got his clothes back, now Im waiting for my form letter. I have not received a call from him since the 1st night. Make sure you send your son off with a $20 phone card. Thats all the info I can give.
Kim
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Navy4Moms is a great place to get lots of info. The groups lemonelephant has mentioned below are all great ones. I have been through this twice now. My daughter left for boot camp almost 2 years ago and my son almost 1 year ago. They are both doing very well as Sailors in our Navy. I am so very proud of both of them. The first couple of weeks will be tough for you. I think the hardest thing for me was just not being able to pick up the phone and call them. But it will get easier as the days and weeks go by. Good luck to your son (and good luck to you too). :-)
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Permalink Reply by B'sNukeMoM⚓️MMN(Vet) on
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You've come to the right place for information! Just hang in there.....join groups and ask lots of questions ;-)
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Permalink Reply by Momof3 on
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My son left rom tampa March 25. He is my oldest of 3. The anticipation of him leaving was the worst. Seeing his face though while he swore in was priceless. He was so proud and sure of himself and in that moment I had peace about the whole thing. It sounds sappy but it is the absolute truth. He asked us to go to the airport to see him off and I recommend it. We had lunch and just hung out...no more worrying about meps and getting through. It's been a week now and each day has gotten easier. We got his box today and it actually made me smile instead of cry. Hard not knowing what's going on at RTC but he's fed,sheltered,and looked after so probably better off there than a college campus :). Hope everything goes smoothly for all of you ! Feel free to friend me if you want to chat more
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Permalink Reply by jrk'smom on
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Momof3, my son will leave from Tampa. Were you able to go to gate with him?
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No, they don't let you anymore. They will give him a meal ticket and we had time to eat with him and then walk him to the terminal entrance. He had to meet up with his group 1 hr before boarding. They don't give the flight info until after they finish processing, which is after swearing in. He can call you with it on his cell from the van. We had to be at MEPS at 9, didn't leave for airport until almost 2pm so plan on a long day. So glad we had that extra time with him because you literally get 5 minutes after swearing in. Hope this helps, feel free to contact me anytime...love to get and give support :)
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When my son was there, he said the physical part was not that difficult. It was the emotional and mental that was the hardest. Your son just needs to go in there knowing that they are going to try to stress him out, but don't take it personal. What helped my son get through were the letters I sent him. I wrote him three and four page letters at least two to three times a week. Talk about everyday things and keep it upbeat. My son said the best part of the day on mail days was to hear his name called for a letter. :-)
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