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My son left yesterday

I dropped my son off at the recruiters office Tuesday 6/10/14 and I did really good. I didn't even cry, but it did feel like when I dropped him off to go to MEPS the first time, like he would be right back. I've been fine since he left until today. I was cleaning my house and my song to him and my daughter comes on "My Wish" by Rascal Flatts and it hits me, just like that! He really left:( I know he'll be fine and I'm really proud of him but why does it have to hurt so much!? I hope I don't feel like this the whole time, I see other moms saying it does get better, I sure hope so.

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Permalink Reply by JosnRissa'smom on June 13, 2014 at 10:12pm
Proudnavymomx2, I believe he will stay at Great Lakes, (which I found out by doing some research on this site). He is a Fireman Apprentice.
Permalink Reply by JosnRissa'smom on June 13, 2014 at 10:21pm
Marni, Yes even though it doesn't seem like it now. I know we will get through it and so will our kids. That's what makes it so hard though not being able to talk to them and find out how they're doing and feeling.
Permalink Reply by JosnRissa'smom on June 13, 2014 at 10:30pm
Navymomof2, Thank you for being here for us new Navy Moms. The advice we get from the more experienced Navy Moms makes this whole experience just a little easier. I'm starting to write to my son today even though I know I won't get his address for about a week, but I think writing letters will help me cope.
Permalink Reply by Proudnavymomx2 on June 15, 2014 at 7:51pm
Count Fridays instead of days...it makes it pass faster. We should be getting their boxes this week and maybe even the form letter later in the week or early next week. That really makes a difference because you know when the end will be and you can start planning if you are going to PIR. The box needs to be signed for so if you aren't going to be home, make sure to leave a note for the FedEx person so they know to leave the box. Watch the Boot Camp group page for info and there will be a Facebook page for our PIR group once we find out what our PIR date is. Another good FB group to join is Navy Mom PIR Friends. There are moms from all "ages" in that group.
Permalink Reply by lemonelephant on June 15, 2014 at 7:57pm

Check your My Page.

Permalink Reply by JosnRissa'smom on June 17, 2014 at 2:53pm
Proudnavymomx2; Thanks again! Good info:)
lemonelephant; Thanks, I made the changes.
MicheleMomOf10; That is great to hear. I hope that's what my son tells me when he writes, thanks.
Permalink Reply by Bensma SHIP 14 DIV 260 PIR on June 18, 2014 at 8:36am

Hello JosnRissa'smom.... My son leaves for Basic on the 24, although I will say goodbye to him on the 23rd at the hotel the night before MEPS.  I am a crying mess. how are you doing? 

Permalink Reply by JosnRissa'smom on June 18, 2014 at 5:17pm

Bensma; Enjoy your time with your son.  I started having lil moments where I felt like I was gonna break down a few weeks before he left but I just put that aside and started making my son all his favorite foods & taking him to lunches at his favorite restraunts and I got through it & dropping him off. He's the one who wanted me to drop him off at the recruiters office and not go to MEPS and so I think that kind of made saying goodbye a little easier for both of us but only for the moment it just delayed the feelings of sadness and stress I'm feeling now. I think It was probably a good thing for him because he got there & probably has just been so busy he doesn't have time to look back. I'm really anxious to hear from him and find out how he's doing and feeling . I'm hanging in there, I'll be ok and I'm taking the advice of other moms & writing a lot of letters and starting to count Fridays instead of days.

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