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Permalink Reply by amandamomof4 on
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Hi Tracey welcome :) I hope you get to go to the swearing in tomorrow. I see you have joined the leaving in november group you should also consider joining these groups
http://www.navyformoms.com/group/newmomsstophere
http://www.navyformoms.com/group/bootcampmoms
http://www.navyformoms.com/group/deppersinbutnotyet
there is a ton of info within those groups. There are pages of comments, discussions and informational links you can click on. if you need help with a more imediate question you can always jump on chat. Most of us have been where you are and are more than willing to help answer your questions or give a supporting {{{{{{hug}}}}}} when you need it.
Again welcome ~Amanda
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Permalink Reply by Tracey on
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Hello Amanda,
I did get to go to his swearing in, it was wonderful to be able to be there.
I am so very happy for my son, and beyond proud of him. I just couldn't help thinking that my young 17 year old son is embarking on an amazing journey and that the next time I see him, he will have experienced so much !
I didn't cry...I was very proud of myself.
Thank you for your kind words, they are appreciated.
Tracey
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Permalink Reply by lemonelephant on
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You may want to check out http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tvKAhmgkoj4 and http://www.navydep.com/forums/showthread.php?t=433. They will give you an idea of what will be happening.
You may want to join, or at least check out, Boot Camp Moms, PIR Reference Information, and New Members Stop Here. Once you know his PIR date and/or division number, watch in Boot Camp Moms 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.
(Group names within this reply are clickable links.)
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Permalink Reply by too tall Joan on
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Hi Tracey, My daughter left on Nov 5. My husband & I got to see her swear in as well. The evening before when we dropped her off to the recruiter, we cried like babies. I didn't think I would be able to stop crying on the day she left but God truly gave me strength to see her swear in. She was just so happy and so ready to go that it really make it easy. I was shocked that I didn't cry the day of swearing in. Have you gotten any mail from your son? I have not but my daughter's boyfriend got several letters yesterday so hoping I get some early next week. Is your son in the PIR 28 Dec group?
JOan
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