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I've never missed someone so much!!
My son left for bootcamp Wednesday (got the phone call 02:20 on Thursday morning! I miss him desperatly, although I know that this is what he has always wanted to do!
I'm sure I'm not the only one that has felt this way, we are moms after all. :)
This site has helped me get through the past few days and I have a long way to go!
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Permalink Reply by BriNavy on
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I dont think you are ever truly prepared for your Sailor to leave. My mother has two in the Navy and one in the Army. I married a Sailor so I understand missing them. But i dont know if I could handle my child leaving. Just stay prayerful and patient.
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Permalink Reply by lemonelephant on
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Join the group, DEP-Leavin for bootcamp in August, to connect with others with loved ones who left the same day and may have PIR together.
You may want to join, or at least check out, Boot Camp Moms (and loved ones) and PIR Reference Information. Once you know your SR’s PIR date and/or division number, watch in Boot Camp Moms (and loved ones) and/or at http://www.navyformoms.com/forum/topics/groups-listed-by-pir-date and join the group for that once it has been created. There will be a lot of great information and support for you in those groups. Be sure to check out the Pages (found under the pictures of the Members) and Discussions within the groups. Arrival and What Happens at the RTC within Boot Camp Moms (and loved ones) will let you know what is happening, but you will also want to check out the other Pages in all of the groups.
(Group names within this reply are clickable links. To join a group, click on the group name and after the group page opens, click on "+ Join..." in the upper right.)
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I can relate to how you are feeling. My son left on 6/24/13 and graduated this past Friday. I thought my heart was going to break in to a million pieces when I didn't hear from him for long periods at a time. If you are planning on attending the graduation just know that there are no words to describe the pride you will have for him at that time and some how it kind of makes it all worth it!
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That's so cool! This is hard, missing him so much but I am so proud of him and will cherish every second I get to spend with him at PIR!
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My son is on his 4th week of boot camp... I also miss him so much and it is something he wanted to do.. I missed his 3 week call this past Saturday, he tried calling us on his 15 min allowed call... I had my phone with me the whole day left it unattended for 30 min and when I realized it, I went for my phone but it was too late. Three missed calls fron Illinois, I have been broken hearted since.. It's strange how my whole life has changed in a blink of an eye.. Best of luck to your son and all the young men and women.
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