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Sent my boy off today
It is a happy/sad and long waited for day. My boy was sworn in and is on a plane to boot camp in Chicago today. I am teary but a proud mama. Now I have to figure out how to go on and live my life without worrying about Dylan daily.
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Permalink Reply by BunkerQB on
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Try to read about what other have written. Just use the search feature. Click FORUM on about menu bar, then input the keywords like "Boot Camp", "worrying about recruit", "don't know how to cope" etc. Just reading what others have written will help you adjust.
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Permalink Reply by NavyMom SWCC candidate on
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My son left yesterday, I feel your pain. I feel better knowing that he is doing something he is passionate about.
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Permalink Reply by NikiH NUKE Mom (Ship 09 DIV 215) on
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Got the phone call at 10:30 pm "Hi I'm here, they are taking my phone away, I'll send a package". Then he hung up! That is all, really? Wow.
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kiddo what is his grad date? There is a PIR group with lots of info and support.
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Sometime mid July is all I know at this point. Hopefully he'll know in the next month so I can make plans, Chicago is far away from Utah!
Got the phone call at 10:30 pm "Hi I'm here, they are taking my phone away, I'll send a package". Then he hung up! That is all, really? Wow.
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Got the phone call at 10:30 pm "Hi I'm here, they are taking my phone away, I'll send a package". Then he hung up! That is all, really? Wow.
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Permalink Reply by ebigirl on
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YES, really...The Recruit Training Center (RTC for short) is a no nonsense, do everything quick, hurry up and wait, oops...that's the Military in general. RTC pumps about 45-48,000 people through the front doors and out the back every YEAR. Welcome to the Navy, hang on and enjoy the ride! :-)
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Permalink Reply by ProudNavySis on
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My brother left today, and as happy as i am I cant help but to feel incredibly sad. I am going to miss him sleeping on my couch, complaining about my food, fighting with my lil one as if they were the same age, talking to him about everything and anything etc. I love him so much and im so proud of the brave, courageous young man he has become...
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We got our box today, you should have yours soon. No letter or notes just his clothes and phone. Ugg!
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I understand completely. Sent my oldest son off to boot camp on May 3rd. Haven't received a call (except the 'I am here') and the form letter and box. Anxious to hear from him.
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That's a long time! I was hoping to start knowing stuff so we can plan to get to Chicago. Got the box today, still doing his laundry I guess!
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Got his box, now doing more laundry for him!
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