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Son leaves for BC 1-19-11 anyone else out there?

Hi this is Lorelei. My son is leaving for GL on 1-19-11. I can't believe it's already here. He's so excited and nervous about going and his dad and I are in shock. How did it get here so fast? Would love to hook up with anyone who's son is heading out on this date. We live in Oregon. It's cold here but not as cold as Chicago.

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Beth (ship 7 div 106)Permalink Reply by Beth (ship 7 div 106) on January 19, 2011 at 9:33pm
My son left today too.  He was so incredibly strong which made it a bit easier.  After the ceremony I had to drive his girlfriend to Milwaukee and we drove right past the exit to Great Lakes.  Lots of love was sent to all the srs arriving there today!!  And, on my way home as I was driving past the exit again I received my last text message from my son saying he loved me and missed me all ready.  I completely lost it.  It was tears of absolute pride!  I'm thinking of all of you as we wait for our I'm here call.  STAY STRONG!
Permalink Reply by Rosalinda(MAA MAMA) on January 20, 2011 at 3:33pm
Hi Beth just saw the picture it makes me feel good to know where my son is, i gotta say i have been holding up good but i sure miss him.
Permalink Reply by JessicaB-Sailor Mom on January 19, 2011 at 10:01pm
Diane...you should be able to get his address from the recruiter in 72 hours.
Permalink Reply by CodysMom on January 19, 2011 at 10:13pm
My son left today 2011-01-19 for boot camp.  I got to speak with him at 4:30pm tonight and then received a text when he arrived at GL.  I can not wait to get his 1st letter.  I am just waiting to get the address so I can mail him mine too.
Permalink Reply by oregonmom on January 20, 2011 at 7:56pm
I'm so glad you got word from your son. Now the waiting starts. But we'll make it. Sounds like you will have time taken up planning your trip to Chicago. Our recruiter said we'll be able to spend from Friday after the grad til Sunday with our kids. I would be fun if our boys new each other. Be sure to find the site for PIR 3/18. That's where we'll plan to meet each other at the graduation.
Permalink Reply by oregonmom on January 21, 2011 at 5:54pm
Not sure how to take that last comment. Being a Bay area transplant we get crap from the home crowd too. I won't tell you what teams they love. See you on SF group soon.
Permalink Reply by Leah(Ship07Div105) on January 20, 2011 at 4:21pm
Hello Lorelei, my son arrived in GL yesterday also..My name is Leah we are from New Jersey.. I am still in shock and it was the most heart wrenching 15 second phone call that I recieved at midnight from my son...he sounded so scared !! I hope I can handle this
Beth (ship 7 div 106)Permalink Reply by Beth (ship 7 div 106) on January 20, 2011 at 6:01pm

Leah,

My son also arrived at Great Lakes yesterday.  He sounded excited when he made his call home, but I keep having these visions of them being yelled at the first couple weeks and I too worry about my son making it through it.  All we can do is have faith.  They WILL make it through and be stronger as a result!!

My son saw one of his friends right before he left who has already completed Boot Camp and he said it is rough at the beginning because of the yelling, but eventually you get use to it.

STAY STRONG.  Start writing letters and these days will fly by.

Permalink Reply by Leah(Ship07Div105) on January 20, 2011 at 6:14pm

Beth,

Hopefully our sons will become friends. It is hard knowing they are being yelled at and there is nothing I can do to protect him. And you are right they will be come stronger men and make it through.

Permalink Reply by oregonmom on January 20, 2011 at 9:44pm
Hi Leah, I see that you have the PIR 3/18 group. I'm glad your son made it safely to GL. We'll see over at the group PIR 3/18.
Permalink Reply by oregonmom on January 21, 2011 at 5:51pm
Hi Janet, there is a group for us with sons graduating at the same time look on my profile for PIR 3/18 and join that group. You'll find great help and great moms there.
Permalink Reply by oregonmom on January 21, 2011 at 5:50pm
Hi Diane, it is not definite it will either be 3/18 or 3/25. We'll see when it gets just a little closer. It won't be long. Thats a good question for PIR 3/18 which is another group. Look at my groups on my profile and you'll find it there. Join us.

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