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My son left for bootcamp on Wednesday and I've been crying off and on ever since. I feel so lost not beling able to call him, FB him or contact hm in any way. I never thought it would be this difficult. I'm really struggling. I'm not worried about his safety, just feel so disconnected, like he's gone forever. He is my firstborn too, maybe that's it? I don't know, but he reached this milestone that I feel like I wasn't prepared for. Anyone else feel like that?
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Permalink Reply by Lesa on
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Let me tell you my story. I had a son leave for MARINE bootcamp October 10. Marines get no phone calls until Liberty Sunday, the day after they complete the crucible. They can only write letters. He was supposed to leave in December. Someone couldn't go so he stepped into their slot. On December 1, another son left for the US Navy. He's had phone calls. So it's not as bad. The Marine finally called Sunday, January 1. He graduated January 6. So we were off to Parris Island. Their boot camp is 3 months. Our Navy son graduates February 3. So we are heading out again. Our Marine son left for MCT at Jacksonville, NC, Monday. Then to San Diego. I guess I've got to experience a lot of tears. Not seeing the one Thanksgiving, then both on Christmas. I found a mom's advice on the Marine site to make a scrapbook for graduation. Never had done that before. Our Marine loved it. So I've been working on the Navy book. I painted every room iour house except 2. We have 5 boys and now 2 in the military. I could not be prouder. And trust be, at Graduation, the tears flow again. These are proud/happy tears. Before, they were tears of the unknown. I'd cry on my say to work, if anyone would ask me, I'd cry. After visiting the Marine bootcamp, trust me, new recruiters there in the sand pit with DI's after them, you look at your son as a brand new person.
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My son just left yesterday( from Syracuse) to the Great Lakes. It was such a mixed emotion day, I can't imagine how you must have felt Lesa with two! I swear I have cried myself into a sinus infection. Even carried my box of tissues into work with me today. So proud and I know he will do great. This site has provided so much information for me and really normalized my feelings. For that, I am eternally greatful to all you other mothers for sharing your hearts and honesty!
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Hi everyone. My SR called me during mid-day today at work!!! What a great surprise. PIR is Feb 3rd and he said thing are moving so fast. Maybe for him. :)). He said his division is posted on facebook but I can't seem to find the correct facebook account. I found Navy Moms facebook and RTC facebook but it has no pictures on it. Any help would be greatly appreciated. Thanks! Two weeks and counting.
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Permalink Reply by golfwannabe5 on
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Is it under U.S. Navy Recruit Training Command? I've been checking that site out, and they do have a lot of pictures of the band, marching, and the flag ceremony. Is he in the 900's divisions? That's the divisions they're normally in.
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yes just found it! I see my SR. He is the one with the huge feet kneeing on the front right row. Look at those BCG's!!!
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Awesome! I have to remember to keep checking for pics of my daughter's division when graduation gets closer.
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Permalink Reply by leesa421 on
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Where am I supposed to go to find pix? My son is in Div 914.. Thanks!!
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The pictures I came across were on the FB page U.S. Navy Recruit Training Command across the top. Apparently, there is a contest every week to try to win pictures of your recruit's division on the page. There are alot of pictures of divisions that are closer to graduation there also.
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Permalink Reply by karrie7120 on
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Would pics of my sons division maybe be on there if he graduation date is 3-2-12 or should I check a little later? Also, is it just the 900 divisions or no because he's in division 078? Help please!! Lol!
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karrie here is the link to your son's PIR group...lots of info and support there. Just click on the link and then click on the box that says JOIN in the upper right hand corner http://www.navyformoms.com/group/pir03022012
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I think it's groups that are closer to graduation, but I'm going to keep checking periodically anyway. If I had to "guess" I would say it's the 900's, but I don't know for sure. A lot of the pictures were of the band, choir, marching, and the flags.
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