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The unknown is killing me!
Hello,
So my son has been in boot camp 2 days now.... I know he has a LONG road ahead of him, and I don't think I've ever felt so helpless!! It has hit me a LOT harder than I expected. I'm retired from Delta Air Lines, so I'm contemplating flying to Chicago just to see where he's at. (knowing full well I can't go inside the gates, and I would never draw attention to him in boot camp!) I found the 6 videos and they were very helpful, but I find myself searching for any info I can find. The more info the better for me! LOL
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Permalink Reply by B'sNukeMoM⚓️MMN(Vet) on
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Hang in there Vicki! Count Fridays (rather than individual days) and the time will go by faster ;-D Be sure to join the boot camp group (the link is on your page) and then the group for your sons PIR once you know what it is.
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Permalink Reply by Diving Mama on
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Thank you! I'll try that. Silly question.... what is PIR?
Also, I changed my user name because I noticed most were not first names. Our whole family are certified divers.... so thus the new name.
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Not a silly question - PIR = Pass In Review (graduation).
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Permalink Reply by lemonelephant on
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I left info on your My Page that will help you get started.
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Thank you!
We are actually in Chicago now! Any recommendations for good food, or VRBO?
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Check out Where to Go in Chicago! and Saving Money PIR Weekend. You may get some ideas.
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Permalink Reply by Jennifer on
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My son left July 24th for Bootcamp in Great lakes near Chicago. He just graduated yesterday! What an amazing site to see. You have that to look forward too! I received his box of clothes like a week after he left...totally happy to see dirty clothes. I actually slept with the shirt he wore just so I could smell him. He will get his first phone call between 3 to 5 weeks. Mine was later due to his division not all working together. He called on a Saturday morning at 9 sharp..I actually missed my call but he left a VM and he did call back 20 mins later. So keep phone close by at all times lol. Your son should be able to write on Sundays, I believe I got 4 letters while he was away. Stay strong mamma it does get easier each day.
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Jennifer, Thanks for sharing and safe travels home from your wonderful weekend.
I left info for you on your My Page.
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