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A week from today........
I can't help but think there is something I should be doing for my son. He leaves a week from today for bootcamp in Great Lakes and my mind has become a bit scattered, to say the least. Please any input out there that may help and confirm that he goes with just the clothes on his back would be a great help. I am nearing the peak of my emotions and don't know if there are any tears left....wait...yes there are.......I'm sobbing as I write this. How can I be so damn proud of my son but yet feeling such sadness all at the same time? So anyway, clothes...toiletries...pictures....or are these all things that have to wait when we go for the ceremony in August??? Thank you in advance for any advice out there.
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Permalink Reply by noelep on
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I dropped my son off at the recruiter's office on Sunday afternoon. We spent the day at home, relaxing and went out for ice cream right before. At the last minute I persuaded him to take his phone even though we knew he most likely wouldn't use it. He wouldn't let us get out of the car to hug him (even though there were other moms there waiting with their sons to go) so it was a short and sweet goodbye. That evening and up until he arrived at boot camp last night he would send me occasional texts. This helped me alot. I knew that we would get the phone call saying he arrived, but it was really nice to get those texts even though they usually got the tears going.
Before he left, I tried to give as little advice as possible. They really don't need anything except love and encouragement. Just enjoy your last week with him and help him enjoy his last week of freedom. Good luck!
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Permalink Reply by dcm101583(ship 14 Div. 269) on
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Thank you so much......all of this support is a great help.
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Permalink Reply by jane on
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I just sent my son on Memorial Day. The tears are natural. Believe me, I think the supply is unlimited. You are not alone though. Remember that. It is natural to feel proud and sad at the same time. It is a new stage of life and your relationship. I think its the separation that gets to you and knowing that you can't just text him or call him as you probably did before. It helps a little bit to start writing letters as soon as you drop him off. You won't have an address, but you will have a lot of letters to send when you do get the address from him. .It does get better though. As far as what to send, I definitely echo nparis to send the cell phone. It helps to be updated as he travels. He won't be able to keep it, but he can use it on the way there. It seems that they can sit in the airport for a long time depending on their schedule. A prepaid phone card and some stamps are also good. My son took a small address book, too. I just got "the box" yesterday and it had his phone, toiletries, shoes, and all his clothes, and I mean all his clothes.. Best of luck to you and your son as you begin this new adventure. We are all here to support each other. Jane
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Your words of advice are a great help at this time. Thank you so much.
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Permalink Reply by BunkerQB on
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Click on this link and join the group. You'll feel much better knowing there are many others crying their eyes out too.
http://www.navyformoms.com/group/bootcampmoms
or join this group where crying is allowed. LOL (laughing out loud).
http://www.navyformoms.com/group/newmomsstophere
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