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August 2013
I just saw that someone started July so I guess its time to start August.
Anyone with family leaving for boot camp Aug 2013 is welcome to join, can't wait to see where everyone is from and share the planning process!
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Permalink Reply by Sofora on
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I slipped a picture in his wallet
Of all of his immediate family
His father and I
His 2 sisters and him
Taken the year he was born
With an inspiring note on the back
He's still able to text me from MEPs.
I'm waiting down the street until they let me in
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Permalink Reply by Dorothea on
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Hand tight my friend. It will be ok. Video his swearing in. IF they do not know you are there for that inform someone NOW.... Watching it will make your heart soar with such happiness. I am so happy you slipped the notes in. Here for you I am .... YOU GOT THIS : )
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Permalink Reply by Sharone on
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- I know it isn't easy My son left for BC yesterday. Just watching him get on the bus was so sad. I was texting back and forth with him. told him to call me as soon as he got to Chicago airport to call so we have more time to talk to all of us he got in a few calls that way. He called from Great lakes from his cell unfortunately his battery was low so we all got to say see you in a couple of weeks.
- What is your son going for?
I'm also hear for you if you need someone
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My son was taken off in a white airport van about 30min ago
I'm emotional but that's ok.
I took myself to an AA meeting
Because I have 9 years sober
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Permalink Reply by girlnboots on
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Great job! My girl left today also hang in there!
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I can give you my cell number and you can call me ANY TIME , DAY or NIGHT...... You won't be heavy, you will be my Navy Sister.... I mean that.
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Permalink Reply by mariecb on
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Good for you f or taking care of yourself! That is what our children need us to do while they are gone!! My son leaves on the 13th and I started running this summer to help me deal with the feelings...this last week I don't feel like moving, let alone, running, but I keep going. I wonder if the anticipation is the worst?!
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