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Got the phone call
I got a phone call from my son yesterday. The excitement inside to see IL come up on my phone was overwhelming. His voice was so sad and not what I was prepared for. I was strong for him and told him everything would be fine. Told him he was strong and he could do this. He said he had made a few friends. I asked him if he was home sick and he managed to get out a yah. So hard to hear him sad. I keep telling myself it's just hearing my voice that hit him so hard and that he is fine. I tried so hard to make him laugh and lift his spirits. Said he had gotten all my letters they were required to open them in front of someone to prove there was no unacceptable pictures or anything inside. I kept telling him the first few weeks are the hardest and it will get better he will start to get into more of a routine and all. I was so struggling to lift his spirits I forgot to ask if he was going to be able to call again?
So here I sit struggling with how to help him and how to know if his sadness was just homesickness or what. He is usually so happy go lucky and I'm not use to hearing him so down it's gut wrenching. Any other mom's/dad's out there encounterd the same? Any words of encouragement will help!
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Permalink Reply by All3barkers on
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It is overwhelming for these kids to get to IL and away from their family. A whole bunch of strangers to live with and being constantly watched and disciplined. It will get easier but there is nothing fun about Basic Training. It is tough. Keep encouraging your recruit. Write to him or her. They do not have alot of time to write back but that was okay with him.
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I'm not a Mom, Dad here checking my wifes site. My son left March 25. The first call after the "I'm here" call was hard. Sounded like the 12 year old I knew calling from 2 week summer camp. Now, after 4 weeks of boot camp got a call last week and thought I was talking to General Patton himself, blew me away. Proud and loud. I think my chest must have swelled up like the grinch when he found his heart, lol.
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Permalink Reply by Laurie on
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Got my call on Saturday as well. I know this is hard for everyone, but I reminded myself and my son to focus on the prize at the end of all of this ... it helped us both gain perspective and reminded us both that thankfully BC is not forever.
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Still waiting for my call. Son left on 4/21. Any ideas?
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my son left on the same day, 4/21... but haven't heard from him yet... today is 5/6/14...
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Permalink Reply by love.my.sailor.1225 on
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I think how this works is that when you are the first to arrive you have to wait (called p-day hold) until your division fills up. My SR arrived on May 1st and I've heard from others who have SRs who arrived on May 1st that their PIR date is June 20th. So I think their boot camp started April 21th and they had to wait for more people, like my SR, to fill up. This means that for the kids who arrived on April 21th that their whole boot camp experience will seem longer because they were on hold, and whoever arrived April 29-May 1st was put in that division to fill it up so theirs is shorter. I think that's how it works. It's a little bit confusing and everyone's experience is different, but that's what I've figured out from others' experiences so far. Hope this helps.
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Permalink Reply by Mattie on
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I just got my call on yesterday and all I can say is I'm glad that I have this site to help me. So proud!!!
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Permalink Reply by CB'sMom DIV 186 PIR 5/30 on
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I reccommend you encourage in your letters to work as a team and encourage their fellow future sailors to work as a team. Teamwork is the most important thing that they need to learn. If they don't they will learn one way or the other. Encourage them, tell them you are proud and if you have faith pray pray pray!
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Permalink Reply by tina41 on
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hello all!!
my son went thru bootcamp about 3 years ago, but I can still remember how I felt. keep writing to your SRs. send them two or three letters at a time. send pictures of home, family members, pets, favorite places your SR has around your town. keep your letters positive. and as stated above, pray. I always wrote in my letters that he wasn't alone. God was always with him. even as he went thru schooling I told him the same. good luck to all of your sons or daughters!! thanks for their service!!
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I know and I understand it is so difficult the first two weeks but it gets better. He will call you very soon, they only have 3 calls they can make. I felt the same way now she has written 3 letters and 2 phone calls. She left April2/14.
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My son went in on April 21st & haven't heard from him yet... I am so afriad that my son would be discouraged or homesick or sad... Before he left home, he seemed ready, but now, I am not so sure if he still feels the same as he was... I am sending him letter everyday & encourage him as best as I can.
Stay strong...
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