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Anyone else have sons/daughters leaving June 24?
My son leaves 6/24/14. This will be the longest I've ever gone without talking to or hugging him. I am doing my best to be strong with him. I know he is having a hard time with how how he is going to deal with missing home, girlfriend, me, etc.
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Permalink Reply by Tuttismimi Ship 11 Div 154 on
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Best advice I got before my youngest went to bootcamp was to be very supportive. Tell him how proud you are of him and how exciting this is going to be. I don't know if he has been pulling away at all but my daughter did. I think she was getting a bit sad about leaving. He has to know you will be fine so that he can go off and do his best without worrying if you are ok. If you just keep telling him what a great opportunity this is, you will start to think that way as well. There are so many helpful people on her. This site got me thru it and it will get you thru it as well. Good luck, hang in there! Us moms stick together!
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Permalink Reply by Bensma SHIP 14 DIV 260 PIR on
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Well, I've done ok till tonight. I asked him or a hug, a real hug and I just bawled. He said.."your gonna be ok mom"... I said "But are you"? He said "I'm fine" with a smile. I believe him.
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Permalink Reply by lemonelephant on
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I'm just worried I'm not going to be able to keep myself composed at work the day after I say goodbye.
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Permalink Reply by tcrod2828 on
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My son is leaving our house June 24th, but flies out of state on June 25th. He was supposed to leave June 30th, but they changed it. I am fortunate that my son has lived away from home, he is 24. He has been back home for the past 9 months. Which makes it hard. I am having a problem with not being able to speak to him for such a long period of time, so I understand completely. Keep Busy is the best advice I can give you. Stay in touch with the groups on this page. It is very supportive and informative. I wish you luck!
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Permalink Reply by diane on
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My daughter left for great lakes June 23. I got the call at 10:30 pm that she got there. She is our 2nd to go through boot camp.
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Welcome to this part of the journey again.
Check your My Page.
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Permalink Reply by rysmom on
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My daughter also left the 23, my youngest. Her twin brother left the 6 of June to the marines.
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Permalink Reply by Christy on
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I'm not a mom but i am a girlfriend and my boyfriend left for boot camp 6/24/14,,,got the call he was there yesterday at 11:45. I pray you can hang in there just remember your son is just doing some training to help him to get ready to serve this country. This decision he made was a great decision, it will better him as a man and as well very much help with the family he has now or with the future family he will have. Know that there are a lot others out here just like you and we understand what you are going through. Keep your head up, stay busy, be supportive, and pray...You will see your son again before you know it. I pray the best for you and your son.
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This is a late reply, but thank you. I am doing much better. Proud and strong!
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Permalink Reply by Jennifer ship 11, div 255 on
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My daughter left on 6/24. I can't wait to be able to send letters and see her at graduation. This week has been the longest for me.
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Permalink Reply by EW764 on
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My son also left Lubbock on June 24. I got the I'm here call but that's it. He is my youngest and has traveled a bit but this seems very different. From what I've read this separation anxiety we feel is just part of his training as well as ours. Its a struggle for sure. Hope all is well for your recruit! let me know if you here from him!
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