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Comment by Annabel Lee on February 17, 2014 at 8:23am

DoxieMom, my son left Feb. 5, and his PIR is 3/28. Do you know when I could get a call? Some say 2 weeks, some say 3....?

Comment by DoxieMom on February 17, 2014 at 12:27am

Annabel, that has happened to all of us. The S'mores pop-tarts go me. OPSEC still scares me but we all get through it.

When did your son go in? PIR date?

There is a whole world of information and support here. They have been my savior on my bad days too. 

Comment by Annabel Lee on February 16, 2014 at 8:14pm

I was having a very bad day today.. I starting crying at the store when I saw beef jerky...(my son's favorite snack), then I got on this site....after browsing other group comments, I decided to check out the EOD group. I was somewhat apprehensive, not sure why? OPSEC scared me a little I guess. I'm feeling much calmer, (I'm sure the wine is helping with that too...:)) from reading your posts... Thank you for sharing your experiences, advice, encouragement, and support. It means so much to know there are many moms going through exactly what I am, and they are being there for each other. Thanks!!

Comment by Capstar on February 16, 2014 at 1:31pm

Thank you!  Yes, I received my letter on February 6.  The box on the 11th, although I almost missed it.  FedEx left notices on my front door - which I never use  - and it just so happened that it was snowing & and I stepped out my front door to look at the snow when I saw the notices.  There were three and the one on the 10th was the final one.  So I called them immediately - of course, you can imagine my heart was racing thinking I had missed it.  They held it for me and I picked it up on the 11th.  I know what you mean about the phone.  I actually dropped mine in water and I am waiting on the replacement.  I hope he gets my letter and knows to call his phone when he gets to call if I haven't received mine yet. 

Comment by DoxieMom on February 16, 2014 at 12:24pm

Welcome Capstar. My son is 810 graduating on March 28 also. Have you received your box and form letter yet? I'm hoping for a phone call today or tomorrow. My phone is glued to me now. 

Comment by Capstar on February 16, 2014 at 1:04am

I just wanted to pop in and say "hello."  It's strange, yet somehow comforting, to read all of these posts and feel like I could have written any one of them.  My son is in the 810 division and will graduate March 28.  I am counting the days!  :o)

Comment by Karenlee on February 13, 2014 at 11:13pm

Bonnie, after school and training there is just more training. They go to their unit and work on training as a group. Jumping out of planes and diving and blowing things up. My son's group within the unit is underwater diving. They have 2 groups in their unit that do that. He is getting ready to go somewhere in Africa for a joint training excerise. Think he will be gone 2-3 weeks. Once they get to their unit things are laid back, so to speak. Hope the next 43 days go by fast and that spring is in the air when you go. Karenlee

Comment by Bonnie-Codysmom on February 13, 2014 at 2:11pm

can anyone tell me how their life is when all the traiing is complete?  im just curious..i know its very hard and they all dont make it but i would like to know....also, 43  more days till PIR!!!  whoohooooo

Comment by Karenlee on February 9, 2014 at 5:53pm

Addy we talked to Ben yesterday and I told him that Tyler would be there the end of this month or the beginning of March. Ben's team is going to Africa next month. Is Tyler flying out of Norfolk? Does he know where he is going to live? And did they tell him how long until his stuff will show up there? I am hoping when Ben comes back that they do not lose anything. The Navy paid for our dil to move things there but a skid was lost on the way and they have not located it yet- almost a year later. Best of luck to Tyler. The guys in Spain are a great group. Karenlee

Comment by addy62 on February 9, 2014 at 5:01pm

brandonsmom, zim is going with tyler to rota.  i picked him up friday night and i have him for two whole weeks before he leaves for spain.  he repacked all his equipment today and the movers are coming for his stuff on tuesday.  it is getting very real, very quick.  he is packing his life for the next 3-5 years.  moving his motorcycle and bike, everything.... his closet is sooo empty.  i will be checking in on y'all but i have also joined the rota spain group.  it seems like just yesterday he left for bootcamp.  now two years later, he has finished the EOD journey and is about to be an active tech on his job.  he is so excited, i am proud and sad at the same time.  take care, keep the questions coming and i will keep you informed.  audrey

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