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So Proud
My son left yesterday for boot camp. He's been waiting for more than a year so he was ready to go.
I'm just so darn proud of him. Miss him so much already. I fell asleep with my phone in my hand waiting
for his call. It came after 10 p.m.
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Permalink Reply by proudmom Ship 02 Div 925 on
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My son did as well! So exciting to see them experience this new journey! Can't wait to hear all of the stories as I'm sure you feel the same :) Good luck to you and your SR!!
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Permalink Reply by msandi(13/170) on
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My son left for BC on Tue 3/5 I received my call that night around 10:00pm. He too was so ready to go.
I'm so proud. My husband is retired Master Chief so he kind of knows what to expect. I also fell asleep with the phone in my hand. I guess that's a mom thing :) We were so worried about the flight and the weather.
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Permalink Reply by dianejane on
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So your journey begins. My daughter when thru the Air Force boot camp a year ago. She's thriving.
Now it's my boy. The Navy seems toughter but I know our boys will be great. Breathe - you will
do fine.
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Permalink Reply by Tara-Sailor Mom on
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I changed the ringtone on my phone to something completley obnoxious otherwise I would have slet thru it!
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My son left yesterday too. I got that call at 12a EST. Maybe they'll end up in the same group!
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Anyone else get their box today? Now patiently waiting on form letter
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Still at work, can't wait to get home now! :) My son did something really cool for me. I got to work today and there was a gift for me on my desk with a note attached to it. He and my co-worker ''schemed'' to surprise me a week before he left. It had a note attached to it, which I know this probably sounds silly since he has only been gone a week but it was so good to see his handwriting!
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Permalink Reply by TJCsMom on
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That's not silly at all, proudmom! And you should be a proud mom...that was an awesome thing for him to do for you!! So thoughtful!!!!! :)
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Permalink Reply by lemonelephant on
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proudmom, What a sweet son you have!
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That is SO sweet. I asked my son to leave a note in his pants and i highly doubt he did. I guess I'll find out in the next few days.
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