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Only child (daughter) in DEP until August

I too have an only child who will be leaving August 29, 2012, 4 days after she turns 18. I haven't begun yet to feel even 1/4 of the emotions that i know alot of you are feeling right now. I hope to have alot of support here. I know when my time comes, it will be much needed. I am so happy and grateful for this site!

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Permalink Reply by CLAMOM on February 12, 2012 at 12:19am

Jenjabear we will be right here to help you through it!!!!

Permalink Reply by all5roc on February 12, 2012 at 1:12am

@ jenjabear, My daughter has been gone 2wks now. And the Ladies here WILL be your new best friends. Information is power and it helps to have others that know where you are at!!. Its a new journey for you and your SR. Pray often and look forward to the new experiences they will have. How exciting for them!! That is your focus! Good luck, and post often!!

Permalink Reply by yahoolady51 on February 12, 2012 at 3:19pm

Jenjabear, I know this is hard. I have two children, my son is leaving for the Air Force March 20th and my daughter is leaving for the Navy April 20th. I feel so lost. I try not to think about it, because every time I do, I cry.

Permalink Reply by CLAMOM on February 12, 2012 at 5:28pm

Yahoolady51.....I have a son in the Air Force and my daughter is in the Navy. I will tell you that the Air Force was a whole lot more mom friendly....meaning I was able to talk to my son sometimes twice a week. He was able to take his cell phone and keep it. He had to turn it in to his superior but he could use it when they had phone time. Make sure you go to both graduation cermonies...they are very different!!! Welcome to the military mom world!!!!

Permalink Reply by yahoolady51 on February 12, 2012 at 8:37pm

CLAMOMShip11, thank you so much. Sometimes I just have to laugh. I was a army "brat". My father was an Officer and all I knew was "Army". This is a whole new experience. I hope we can talk often, as I value your advice and help. Again, thank you.