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Permalink Reply by anasazigypsy on
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Read through this site and you will see we all have good days and not so good days, but it does get better, at least for me, it did. My SR left 9/23, and his PIR is two weeks from today. This site is a lifeline that helped me a lot. Right now I am looking forward to seeing him in two weeks, but I know seeing him leave for "A" school that weekend is going to be tough. At least then I will be able to have more contact with him. Remember this is a grieving process for the life you lived up until now, and be gentle on yourself. Also remember that this is the true start of his adult life and be happy and proud for him.
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Hi Proud Mom my son left yesterday also. I received a call from his recruiter today stating that his PIR date will be 12/31/14. Have you been told this same thing? I am just questioning it because the 31st is a Wednesday and is only 6 1/2 weeks away. I am also very sad, cannot even go in his room as it make me start to cry again. I am so very proud of him and I am trying to be strong for him but this has been so hard. This site has really helped me, I have spent most of the day reading any and everything possible to gain as much information which has made me feel better. Take care and if you have any information to share please post as I think our son's will be in the same PIR group.
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My son arrived at boot camp last night, I still can't believe he's gone, miss him lots!!
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Permalink Reply by SheridanMom on
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My daughter left for the hotel on Nov 24 but left for Bootcamp on Nov 25. I miss her so much. She told me 4 other boys were leaving with her. That made me feel better that she wasn't alone.
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Permalink Reply by JennMidg on
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TaniaB,
How are you doing? Did you receive your box and form letter this week?
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Yeah!!!! I got my form letter today!! I was soooooo excited. Got the box 2 days ago.
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Proud Mom,
My son left Tuesday and I seem to break down several times a day. Today is less than yesterday but the emptiness is unreal. I didn't expect it to be like this and pray it gets better. How is your son doing? You?
JennMidg
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I understand how you feel. My daughter left for Bootcamp on Nov 25 and I just received her box today. Just wish there was a note from her. I to miss my daughter so much. I really hope it gets easier. I can't wait to get a letter from her. I want to know how she's doing.
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Did you get your form letter yet? No personalized note but we got ours today!!!
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Hang in there - it does start to get easier each passing day. Our son
Left 11/25 and it is getting better. I am concerned that getting the box
Will start it all over again. This site has really helped me as these ladies
All understand.
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Permalink Reply by Nicole on
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I just received my "I'm here" phone call 13 hours ago....I could tell he was trying to be strong but heard the fear and sadness in his voice. That is the hardest part for me....not being able to make it better. I think as moms we don't know how to let go of that instinct in us. Right now I am terribly depressed and cry at such simple things. I read here that it gets better so I am really hoping so....especially for him. If I know my son is happy and safe it will do wonders for my state of mind.
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