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Hi I am new to the site my son will be leaving in 5 hours and 5 minutes to start his adventure at Great Lakes boot camp and I am a mess. I have so many emotions and I feel like nothing I do is gonna truly prepare me for this. Don't get me wrong I am so very proud of him and I can see that I have raised an amazing young man but letting go... not sure I'm ready for it. My son is 18 and this has always been his dream but he also is the father of a 1 year old little girl and I'm not sure how she will handle his being gone either because he has been the primary caregiver for her. I have assured him that his father and I will do all we can to take care of her but I know this adjustment is going to be so hard for her. Just looking for some support and helpful advise and prayers. I look forward to building some friendships with fellow navy moms who are going through the same thing.
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Permalink Reply by DebbieA on
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Hello emtbuggy my son left the same day your son did. We received his box the same day you did, we still haven't received the letter. I can't wait for the letter hoping today is the day.
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Just got the letter (yippie we can start sending mail) he is on ship 9 and division 140. I guess your son and my will be working together ...brother division.
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Permalink Reply by emtbuggy on
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yay so happy your letter came!!!!! did you get a chance to look at the random pictures posted to see if your son was in any of the pictures? I found my son and I just about burst with pride!
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Permalink Reply by abettert on
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Hi, I am preparing for my son to go. He leaves march 12th. I too am learning how to navigate around. I think it will help so much being able to talk to moms dealing with same thing :)
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Permalink Reply by lemonelephant on
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Hopefully you will get a letter from him. Form letters should have gone out by now for everyone who shipped then. See the info in Letter Writing & Fun Stuff/Questionnaires to send to your Recruit. Are you able to talk with his wife? She would have received the form letter and probably a few "real" letters by now.
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I got the form letter and it's his girlfriend not wife but no letter yet waiting for mail tomorrow.
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emtbuggy, my previous reply was to NickSmom.
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Permalink Reply by Larry's mom (Jennifer) on
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Hi emtbuggy, my son left on the 19th. He is 20. We are also very proud of him. Everyday is challenging for me because i miss him but i know hes safe and being well taken care of. I think being in the Navy will make him a better person and he will get to learn alot about who he is. I think its a wonderful opportunity for our boys and girls. Each day gets a little easier but i still think about him every day and cry every time I walk by his empty room. There are alot of wonderful moms on here for support so if you ever need to talk, we are all here to help.
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I agree I have found so much support and a wealth of knowledge from the mom's on here. They are a major part of keeping me sane each day I learn something new that makes me look forward t the next. My so left a week before yours this week I began to officially count Fridays!!!
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