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SON LEAVING MONDAY FOR BOOTCAMP
My son leaves for bootcamp on Monday. He was originally scheduled for December 20th. Before Christmas, but close enough that we could have had an early Christmas and it would have felt like it. We were only told a couple weeks ago that they would be moving up the date and then only yesterday that it would be Monday. I keep crying like a little baby. It seems so silly because it isn't like he'll be gone forever. My husband and younger son think I'm silly for crying, but I can't seem to help myself. Are there any other mothers out there struggling with this?
They say it's empty nest, but I still have my younger son around. I guess I just worry how my older son will handle bootcamp. He made this choice all on his own and we support him completely and are extremely proud of him. He keeps counting down the days and telling me to see my reaction I think. I have tried not to cry around him even though he knows I will come Monday.
I would appreciate hearing from any mothers who have been there or are there now.
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Permalink Reply by Navmom on
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My son left December 5th. I just got his letter today. He is graduating on February 3rd. He is on Ship 12, Division 057.
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Permalink Reply by proudtobejarsmom on
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The form letter he sends you will have all that info in it and a short but sweet note from your son on the back of it. I cried so much when I read that message. Give it three to five days to arrive.
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Permalink Reply by sondrasowell on
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My son left on the 8th and his box arrived yesterday. It had everything he had on him with the exception of his backpack, cell phone and charger. He stayed in a hotel the night before leaving so he had a few toiletries in a small pack. The toiletries were in the box along with the battery to the phone. The box was broken open slightly on one end so the phone and charger possibly could have slipped out but not likely with the backpack. Did your son send everything home or did they allow him to keep a few things? There were other small items in his box but he packed his clothing on top so I really don't think anything fell out but I did not think they would allow the recruits to keep any of their belongings. Just trying to decide whether or not to file a claim for the phone. He had only had it for a few months and I know he would be so sad if it were gone.
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My son left on the 7th, box arrived Monday, his phone and charger were in box. His coat and jeans were not... I don't know if he donated. His contacts were in box, but not is glasses, don't know if they let him keep them until they make him Navy glasses...or lost. I thought I might have gotten letter today, but did not. Has everyone else received letter with children that left at same time?
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Permalink Reply by lovestocrochet on
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Hi, My son also flew out on the 7th. I got the letter today (yeah!), but not the box. His graduation will be on Feb 10th.
He said in first 3 days he had only slept 4 hours, but he said he would be okay.
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Dec 7 is also when my son flew out. I don't have anything yet either. I guess I'll call recruiter today and try to get an address. I have 4 letters waiting to go out. Is it a good idea to send my son some postage stamps too?
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One of the posts suggested sending stamped, pre-addressed, return envelopes. I thought this sounded like a great idea because I know they are limited with their time and it would be one less step on their part. Stamps would probably be great too so they can write to others as time permits.
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My son left on Dec 1st and I just got his letter today. He graduates Feb 3. Ship 2 Div 911. I feel alot better now that I got the letter!
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Permalink Reply by SR TMom Ship 11 Div 067 on
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@cindymom (9 hours ago comment). My son arrived in Great Lakes at 1:30 a.m. EST on the 10th of December. I have found out what not to send through reading information on this website. Do not send colored envelopes, care packages, pictures or musical cards while at boot camp. We want what's best for our young adults and it appears that we do not want to bring attention to them. They suggest only white envelopes. After boot camp then we can lighten up on what we send at their next adventure. Things I read and heard: Pushups until the battery runs down on the musical cards and if cookies aren't sent to the whole unit....the one that receives the care package might have to eat them all in one standing. They are an unit not individuals at this point in time. As it would be, all the envelopes I have bought so far are bright and cheery but I will be buying just plain ole whites one waiting for his address. We don't want anyone singled out...also I'm glad to hear you have your faith. =)) That will get us through this and on to the other side. =))
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Thank you for the information....i'm glad I know not to send colorful stuff or cookies. I already have several letters waiting for an address from him. I'll put them all in a large white envelope.+
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