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My Son Leaving for Boot Camp Tuesday January 31, 2012
Im hoping to find other moms out here that have a son/daughter going to boot camp at the same time. It is only 1 week away I have so many emotions, hoping Im not alone. Not sure how Im going to handle my life without my son at home. Oh my goodness trying so hard to be strong but it is not easy.
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Permalink Reply by JessicaB-Sailor Mom on
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tora720 here is the link to your PIR group http://www.navyformoms.com/group/pir033012
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Permalink Reply by tora720 (ship 12, div 100) 2012 on
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thank you jessicab...
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Permalink Reply by Dkeeney Ship12 Division 100 on
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Hello ,my son is in that group we are from Warren PA is Alexander is 20 years old he's a CB and we have had lots of letters and the amazing phone call last week Friday. He sounds very positive and doing very well. He's working hard to accomplish all his goals.He calls himself the mayor,I LOL when he told me that because my son is a people person and loves life. We are so very proud,it has been very had on myself and especially my husband who took it even harder than me, We booked our flight and Hotel and Rental car two weeks into this process, I would like to chat more with familys in this Group and we can get some insight from our loved ones
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Permalink Reply by BunkerQB on
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Looks like your son is graduating from PIR on March 30, 2012 - you should join this group asap. You'll meet all the other families with the same PIR date.
PIR: Mar 30, 2012 TG 20 - 14 Divisions (097–108, 809 & 920)
Just click on the above link and click +join. Good luck.
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Permalink Reply by Andrewsmom on
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Way harder than I thought it would be as well.
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Permalink Reply by FireTeamLeaderWife aka FTLW on
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Hello Everyone!
I am in the process of starting the 03/30/2012 PIR group.
If this has been something you have been thinking about I am asking you to hold off so we don't have duplicate groups. I have a mom as of right now but will still take a friend request (I'll ALWAYS look at those anytime!) with a private message from anyone interested and just put you in line in case hers is a later date!
Please be patient ladies...stay on here and keep reporting in with your Ship/DIV numbers and PIR dates! Thank you for your help!
FTLW
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My son left from Richmond, Virginia on 2/7 and it is very difficult for me. I have had crying jags on and off all day. I'm hoping it gets easier. I also think having him go to basic this time of year when its colder and gets dark early contributes to the sadness.
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Permalink Reply by omama on
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I cried off and on for a week, my son left 1 week ago, it really helped me to watch the navy videos, so that I could understand a little more about what he is going through. and I have done alot better since watching this. I would recommend it. I found them through this site.
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