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Son left today (6-15-15) for boot camp
Today was the day, and he left around 11:30 this morning. I am bursting with pride for him, and very proud of the young man he has become. But, man, am I sad for myself. It was so very hard giving him that final hug and turning him loose. For 20 years he has slept under my roof. All I can think about is how fast those 20 years went by, and that although he is ready, I was not. I know it will get better for me...I just hope it's soon. He got teary-eyed when he hugged me good-bye, and that just tore me up inside. He may be all grown up, but when I look at him I still see my little boy.
Thank you for listening.
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Permalink Reply by lawlady1963 on
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Being proud, and being heart-broken...I know that feeling well. I'm dreading the box with his stuff in it...and I can't explain why. I don't yet have his address to write him, but I've already got a letter ready to go. What is your daughters' rating? My son will be an MA. He's always been interested in law enforcement...except for when he was little and he wanted to dig up dinosaurs for a living...
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Permalink Reply by TuffBmom on
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Lawlady1963 I know exactly how you feel. My son left on the 15th too. Like you so very proud but very hard to let go. I will say it has helped watching the videos of boot camp. Kinda gives you a little peace knowing what they might be experiencing and hey maybe our sons are in the same division! ;)
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I love the videos! It makes me feel like I am a part of things, and it also gives me things to talk about when I write him. I've watched several things on YouTube. I love this site, too...Navy was foreign to me. I grew up Air Force, so that's what I've always known. I'm learning little by little! And yes, maybe they are in the same division!
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Permalink Reply by Beachmom on
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Mine leaves in 136 days, but who's counting! My one & only child and although I am proud as ever with his choice to join the Navy, I am wondering how I will handle when the leave date is upon us. We moms are strong and it's ok to cry when we miss our babies. Hang in there, PIR will be here before you know it. What a great adventure for our kids.
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Yep...who's counting??? LOL! This is the greatest adventure my son has ever been on. I do hope he's acclimating well...the no communication thing is hard, I tell you. If they could just call home once a week for just three minutes...I think we'd all feel better! When that leave date finally arrives, it will be a bittersweet moment for you. Looking back, it all went by so quickly. It was back in April when he told me his leave date, and I thought, "oh good! that's two months away!" But it flew by. Enjoy these days you have left, momma!
How old is your son?
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He's 22, will be 23 in a few weeks. I've had a trial run for 2 semesters while he was away at college. His dad whom I love dearly is a quiet man so my son is whom I converse with most. Thank goodness for great friends! I think I'll get a puppy to keep me busy but after he's settles in Goose Creek and we've paid a visit there next year. He's going in the Nuke program so he's got a few years of schooling before getting stationed anywhere. We live in Southern California & our city has an Armed Forces Day parade every year. This year my son & the other recruits marched in it and had a swearing in from the Coast Guard Rear Admiral, that was a pretty special day! I guess "the box" is your next exciting and emotional day. Good luck!
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Hi, my son also left on 6-15-15. I, too, am filled with both pride and some sadness. Hang in there and Ill be in prayer for you and your son!
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Thank you, and I'll do the same for you and your son. His box arrived here today...those were the last clothes I saw him wearing. It was a strange feeling...
Now i'm just waiting for the form letter with the address so I can mail him all his letters!
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the first few weeks are the hardest for sure, when u get that first phone call he will relieve many questions u are gonna have, the time will seem slow and then the day he grad u will feel the most pride ever!. i just got done with grad and the event was just awesome! hang in there tho, sending u luv
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It was one week ago that my son left...it's the longest I have ever gone without hearing his voice. I sure hope it gets easier. I can hardly wait for graduation...I just want to see him with my own eyes again! Congratulations on yours graduating! I bet it is beyond amazing!!!
Thank you for your kind words!
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Oh that first night here without my son...it was so hard. I was on the verge of tears over anything. I just received 'the box' in the mail today, and when I saw his toothbrush, it got me bad. I'm proud of my son, so very proud. But I miss him terribly.
If you need to talk, I'm right here. We all are.
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Oh that is such a relief to hear their voices! I'm glad for you. I remember last week when my son called me...he sounded the same way as you described your daughter. He was calm and articulate, albeit tired, and I felt like I was shooting him 20 questions as fast as I could!
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