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My daughter is leaving for boot camp
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Permalink Reply by lemonelephant on
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Remember that you raised an amazing young woman who is pursuing her dreams.
I left info for you on your My Page.
(((((hug))))) that's a cyber hug from one Navy Mom to another.
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You are very welcome.
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Permalink Reply by AnchorsAwayMom on
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My son left last Wednesday. I'm new to this as well. Keep in mind that your recruit has made a big decision in joining the Navy and everyone there wants her to be successful! We love our kids & yes, it's hard to say goodbye. However, do your best to be strong- you will see her again. Too many tears makes her departure even more difficult. Try to focus on the amazing adventure she is embarking on. Your recruit will come thru this training as a stronger & more confident young woman than the one you wave goodbye to tomorrow! Take a deep breath & do your best to get your rest tonight. Lack of sleep pushes our emotions out of whack. She will be in excellent hands with the Navy!
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Permalink Reply by TipperZoey on
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You just have to stay positive. If this is what your daughter really wants to do with her life then this should be a happy time. I know it is hard to say good-bye but it will only be for 8 weeks. My daughter left Jan. 3. Yes, I cried when she left. I just kept telling myself this was what she had been working towards and she would be fine. I wrote her a letter everyday until I received her address. That helped a lot because it is kind of like journaling. When I received her first real letter she told me she loved the letters because it kept her in touch with what was going on at home and to keep them coming. She also said knowing she had our support and love was what was going to get her through everything.
I know I haven't given much advice but just know it does get easier and the time really does fly by. We are down to 32 days. I am very surprised how fast it is going by. keep your chin up and know you are not the only mom who feels this way. No matter how old they get they will always be our babies.
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Awwww I really appreciate that. it does make me feel better thanks again
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Permalink Reply by Neldy on
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I found it easy to put all your focus in on them. Remember that all of this is new to them too. As much as it is exciting it can be scary at times for them to with the fear of the unknown. After graduation they can look back and say it was boring there or have other opinions but during the heat of it it can be very stressful for them. With that being said here's a few things that help to me...
1. If you screen your calls make sure you answer in Illinois call or a pay phone call no matter what if you miss your call from them you cannot call them back and you will be devastated trust me I know from experience. Their first call upon their intake is very short and they have no time for discussion they just get to let you know they arrived and they're sending home a box. About halfway through they get to call you again this is the one you don't want to miss. Then make it to make a final call before graduation unless they're unicorns and extra call.
2. Your box home, will be the next thing you get to experience it's bittersweet but for me it was emotional it has the scent of your child and all of their stuff packed up in it, now you have their phone so you know they have no communication with you.
I actually got my informational packet the letter that they filled out the at the same time so that helped.
3.letters... I started writing my son from the day he left and just folded them all together into one big envelope and sent that first they send out letters every Sunday so remind them to date the letters coming home to keep you on track. I found myself beating the dog to get to the mailman on Wednesdays.
4.Photos help... they can have them so while I waited with my pent-up anxiety I made him a small photo flip book. For us the facebook page Navy Recruit Training Command helped because it was the first time I got to see photos of my son I almost didn't recognize him at first from his weight loss. There are two of them check them both out.
Sorry so long, hope this eases your mind.
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Thank you so much it does ease my mind I just found this two pages thanks for letting me know about them. Yes that call to let me know she was there was like 2 minutes. I thought I was gonna be able to talk to get more. But can't wait to get her address to send her letters. Thanks again
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KianasMom,check your My Page.
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