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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 tora720 (ship 12, div 100) 2012 on
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Im near Chicago, IL do you know a date for the graduation? Our son just informed up that he has to be at the recuiters office on Monday oh my goodness, what is your sons name, how old is he? My son is Brandon he is 19, he is going to be a Corpsman with a Marine unit what about your son what position will he be? Are you freaking out at all?
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Permalink Reply by Regis' Mom on
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Regis is 18, Engineer/Firefighter
I'm excited because I know this is the beginning of a new in his life. However, I'm sad as I know it may face a few hard days and nights. He's very excited and I am too. I just want this bootcamp to be over with! I've been cooking dinner everyday and I plan on taking him to breakfast on 31st. He knows I love him but I guess I just need to go the extra mile in showing him and telling him.
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Damage Control - he says it's Fire Fighter and Engineer.
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We are from Western Maryland. He will be flying out of Balitmore. No nerves here yet. I'm excited for him to begin his journey.
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my son leaves for on Wed we had his party last night and his last sunday in church this morning. Wow it is really going to be different , so excited for him
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Permalink Reply by all5roc on
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We are doing the same, daughters party today, all 5 of my kids here too!! We are excited for her, and she will be missed terribly. Good luck!!
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tora join this group http://www.navyformoms.com/group/leavinforbootcampinjanuary here you'll connect with other January DEPers and get info
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thank you jessicab
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Permalink Reply by angiesailorsmom on
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my son is leaving 31st and leaving from meps on the 1st.... He is my only kid and so very going to miss him but excited for him all the same...He is leaving from Indianapolis.....
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mrs. hampton join this group http://www.navyformoms.com/group/leavinforbootcampinjanuary here you'll connect with other January DEPers and get info - I just received this tonight and it is very touching to know we are not alone on all these emontions...hugs tora
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Permalink Reply by chillmom (12/094) on
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thanks ladies! I'm waiting for that call to let me know he made it. I'm going to check out this link now!
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