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Only child left 2/13
Hi all,
My only child is now at bootcamp. I got my phone call from her tuesday and it broke my heart. I have NEVER not known where she was or been able to reach her. It's just like she disappeared. lol
All her stuff is still here but she is not. When will it get better.
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Permalink Reply by sdees3 on
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I don't mean this to sound the way it might but get used to it. I have not seen my son in 235 days and last spoke to him on 12/22. He is deployed. You will get letters and calls although not many. You know where she is and you know she is safe. Hang in there
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Permalink Reply by slapout52 on
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When will it get better? Well . . . . Right now! N4M was my lifeline when the older of my 2 boys was waiting to go to GL, and it kept me sane and connected from P-Days all the way through PIR. Whatever phase your Sailor is in in her new career, there will be some one to walk the path with you. When I read a post from a parent of a Sailor at boot camp, I remember exactly how that felt, and I promise you, with PIR ahead of you, the best is yet to come. Your Sailor may not be in touch every day, but she is never alone and is too busy and tired to feel bad. Keep writing to her and cheering her on. Soon you'll get the I'M A SAILOR call and you will be filled with pride and happiness. Btw, my Sailor will soon head out on his 2nd deployment n is coming up on 2 years into his Navy career. I miss him when he's gone. My younger son is a Soldier with the 101st Airborne, and he will be in Afghanistan soon. As the parent of 2 deployed servicemen, I will need you very much, and I know you'll be here for me. Welcome to the most awesome sorority.
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Permalink Reply by Pamanda on
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That has to be so tough to have 2 gone.
I am very proud just very lonely. My own fault of course. I raised her alone after my divorce and pretty much made her my whole life for 21 yrs.
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Permalink Reply by bethr311 on
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Hugs, Pamanda. The first couple of letters might be tough, they're homesick and sick. But write every day. The questionnaires are fun. Keep your cell phone next to you AT ALL TIMES. They might get a call at three weeks and you don't want to miss that like I did! But around the halfway point it gets better for them. They're busier and it makes the time go faster, they're past some of the long classes.
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Permalink Reply by Irene(ship03 div 076) on
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Pamanda
It does get better. You missing her won't stop but being able to function will get easier. Start writing her now so you have letters ready to mail when you get the address. She won't be able to write until her second Sunday there. My sons first letter broke my heart because he was so sad and homesick but his letters were much better after that when he was adjusting. Graduation will be your proudest moment ever start counting the Fridays usually 9. This is much easier than counting the days. Keep plugged in here and share your tears and joys with us. We have all been where you are now and have made it through and you will too. Good luck and thank your daughter for me. I am sending you a friend request -
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Permalink Reply by Teresa(Ryan's mom) on
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Oh I know how it is. My only child left a year ago and it has been so hard. He is now stationed in Japan, he's currently in Australia for work and I hardly hear from him because he is so busy and the time difference. It is really a challenge having your child join the military. You will have good days and bad. Today is a bad one for me. It's St Patrick's day and he should be home having corned beef and cabbage. Stay strong, it will get better.
Teresa
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