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My daughter left yesterday!
We went to see our daughter, Lexi, swear in at Meps in Sacramento, Ca yesterday morning. So very proud to see her stand up there so strong and sure of herself and her future. The hardest thing I ever had to do is hug her goodbye and walk out of that building. The tears started rolling down my cheeks, my little girl starting her life. We received our call from her around 11:30pm our time last night. She only had a minute to say "hi, i made it to Great Lakes,IL, love you and she told us we would be receiving the box with her belongings in it...and then the dreaded "I gotta go mom, you won't hear from me for about the next three weeks.
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Permalink Reply by JackieD on
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Hang in there. These first few weeks are the hardest, but remember "no news is good news". When you get that first letter and then the phone call, it'll be such a relief for the contact, especially in the letters you'll receive every week. You will always miss her and worry, but she's in good hands. I too broke down driving out of MEPS parking lot the day my son left. But you will have a great support system on here. Join the Boot Camp Moms group. A group for her PIR date will be made and then you join that one and there will be other moms who's sons/daughters will graduate on the same day. This site is wonderful!
Next you'll get a box with her belongings, if she took her cell phone, check her shoes, that's where they put it. Then shortly after you'll get a form letter with her address and PIR date.
Hugs to you!
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Permalink Reply by JoAnna ship14 div317 on
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Thank you...It is hard not to be able to pick up the phone and hear her voice.
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Permalink Reply by frogkisses on
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My son leaves Monday. This site has been a life saver for me.
Hang in there. Hugs.
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Permalink Reply by debnchris on
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I am sorry for you right now.. I am right there with you.. Proud....but heartbroken, at the same time. My only Son, only Child left on Sept 26th.. I too received the I got here phone call.... You just want to hold on to the moment for ever... Have not heard anything yet, am hoping to receive the letter Wednesday.... Good Luck to you and Thank You to Your Daughter....
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