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Son left today for Great Lakes
Well, while I have been a member for about a month and a half, I have not had the courage until now to post. I was so proud when my son told me he decided to join the Navy. I support him fully. I don't think I could ever be prepared, however for the moment he left. (His recruiter. picked him up today) My heart is lost. The little boy who was the bright spot of my life is suddenly a man. I miss him with every fiber of my being! Tomorrow I will go watch him swear in and then put him on a plane. Eight weeks seems like an eternity.
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Permalink Reply by countrywoods on
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That is such a hard moment, but you will be so proud of your son and what he will become.
I started that journey last May and my son is now deployed on the USS Abraham Lincoln,
Know that you have found a great place to find comradery and just a safe place to vent, ask questions and find answers.The first three weeks are the hardest, especially when you get your box.
My email is countrywoods@hotmail.com
My name is Laura and I would love to be here for you as other great Navy moms were there for me.
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Permalink Reply by SAMcJmom on
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Laura, thank you for your kind and supportive words. My name is Tori and I look forward to this journey... Just have to get through this period. It helps to be able to here others stories like your son's. Again, thank you for your support.
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Tori how are you doing? just thought I would check on you.
Laura
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Permalink Reply by jenn724 Ship7 Division 161 on
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My daughter left for GL Monday, so I know exactly how you feel. Join the Leaving in April group. There are a few of us there going through this together.
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Permalink Reply by JessicaB-Sailor Mom on
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here are a couple of groups to join for info and support http://www.navyformoms.com/group/leavinforbootcampinapril http://www.navyformoms.com/group/bootcampmoms once you get the form letter (couple of weeks) post your grad date in one of these groups and someone will post the link to the PIR group.....there you'll connect with others who have loved ones with yours...lots of info and support
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Permalink Reply by dereksmom21 Norfolk CTT on
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We went today and watched our son get sworn in today as well. So very proud of him but also very sad. Sitting here just waiting for my 15 second phone call that he made it to GL to arrive. He has his cell phone with him so he has already sent a text saying he made it safely at O'Hare but no word that he is at GL yet. My son is going to be a CTT and do his schooling in Pensacola Florida after PIR. What job will your son be doing? I wish him the best of luck and we have to stay strong for our kids hopefully these next 8 weeks will go by fast.
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We tracked his flight to Ohare on an Iphone app, heard from him when he landed on his cell phone and when he boarded the bus. Got our 35 second phone call from GL at about 11:00 pm Pst. I was ok until I heard his voice break at the end of the call. Now I find myself looking at the pictures of his swearing in ceremony and warching the bootcamp processing days video from this site wondering what he is doing. My son is going into Information Technology and will be schooling in Pensacola, Florida as well. I agree we have to stay strong for them. Time, I'm assuming, and a letter from him will make it easier. Not really expecting communication from him, however, for a couple of weeks. He has a lot to learn and adjust to - that needs to be his focus. All will be well for both our children.
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Have you heard from your son? Was just checking in on you,
email is easier sometimes to navigate than these pages feel free to email me or Im on facebook also
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