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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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The facebook page that posts pictures of recruits randomly and if someone correctly answers the question on Trivia Tuesday is https://www.facebook.com/NavyRecruitTrainingCommand.
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Permalink Reply by Melissa on
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To proud2bhis mom.....I received a letter from our son's best friend (our 2nd son!) while in bootcamp and he assured me that he didn't have ANY time at all to feel homesick or down! He said they kept him so busy all the time that it was just flying by. We probably feel worse than they do :)
Hang in there!!!!
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Permalink Reply by Momof3 on
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When we went to recruiters the day before MEPS to get the hotel paperwork the recruiters no showed. Literally had the marines track them Down...lol. The marine recruiters were next door to them and eventually they called and were able to get hold of them. Finally met up 4 hrs after the appointment time and he got checked in. I told him he was learning patience for what's to come. My RS has 2 younger brothers, my middle son and him are a year apart so they are literally best friends and my youngest is 6 years younger than him and he thinks the sun rises and sets with big brother. Been hard on them both, Ryan loves to brag about his big brother being Navy. It melts my heart.
We are 2 weeks in now, no phone call or letter yet. I have mailed lots of letters and cards to him, don't know if any have arrived. I too wonder what he loves and hates about his experience. He is my buddy, his brothers are much closer to their Dad. It's hard to be separated from him and not have the little conversations and chats. I miss his friends hanging out at the house too. Stay strong Navy Mom....PIR will be here very soon!
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Permalink Reply by cjsmallfry on
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It is soooo helpful to know that other Mom's are going through the same thing. My Son leaves from San Diego on Nov 3rd and that will be here before I know it. I am really struggling now becasue he is trying to get in as much friend and girlfriend time as possible.... but I would love some of that time but I do understand. Like I just read, there are good days and days like this.... tears at work. :(
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