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Son is leaving Feb. 23,2016
Hi Navy Moms,
Is there anyone preparing for there son or daughter leaving on Feb. 23,2016 for BC?
I would like to be connected. Feeling sad,can anyone relate :(
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Permalink Reply by Mrents on
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I'm sorry. The more I think about the days ahead, I mark the days off, then count the number of "Fridays" left. It seems as thinking "5" more Fridays after tomorrow, sounds better than weeks or days. I'm sure he has received your letters, my son mentioned in his letter he was allowed so many minutes to write & only 1_letter was allowed, & only on Sundays.
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Permalink Reply by Forever1 on
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My son isn't a big writer at all I think I know he won't but if told maybe he will . My son graduates on the 22 that's right on target as what was told to us as they don't count Pdays
I wish it was 5 Friday's
The house is quiet, I started a new job , we had to put our dog down befor he left so a lot of newness to get used too . I thought the busier I am the fast it goes. I have written every day every other day ! Hope he has some bit of home to keep him pushing !!!
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He may surprise you. Don't give up hope. I had to show my son how to even address an envelope before he left. He's never mailed anything before, let alone write. I'm sure he will write something, even if it's just a I love you & miss you. I was shocked to see what my son wrote & asked for lots of letters, even if he doesn't get a chance to reply.
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That sound like my son can you picture them ironing lol
I have sent a lot of letters ! Cherish that one you have ! I know it would perk me up a lot !!
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No I can't even picture him making a bed, honestly. Lol I just mailed my letters I have written, for which I just received his address yesterday. & that letter was sent to his dad's house, but I will cherish it. I actually cried, happy tears though. It's been a very long 2 weeks, with many more to follow, but this basic training is indeed the hardest on them too, learning and growing, from the sounds of it, they don't have much time to even think about "home".
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I suppose that is best that they don't have too much time .is your sone going on to school after? Mine is going to Fla but I don't know how long we will have together after
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He is due to go to Florida after training. Pensacola, although I do not know what his schooling is for...something to do with aviation.. That's all I know. He didn't share that much information with me, because he was not even sure. He was indecisive as to what he really wanted to do, so I know whatever training in Florida will cover a magnitude of "jobs" to choose from.
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Forever1, just know he appreciates the letters & he may not have even had time to write a little something yet. Sounds like my son was put in that "push" division graduating 4/15, just a week ahead of your son, just hang in there & keep writing, it will mean the world to him.
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I'll never give up . I am his # 1 cheer leader always have been. Mr children are my breath ❤️⚓️
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Same here :-) I'm going to be doing this again with my oldest son here in about a year. Right now he's a junior in college, plans on joining after he's done, but with the Army, unless his younger brother talks him into the Navy. Lol
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My son is interested in encryption all I have read it is exactly him!! Hope he loves it !
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That's cool. At least he knows what purpose he wants to serve within the Navy. That's a great sign, no worries about him, I'm sure he will do great :-)
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