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Comment by DoxieMom on February 8, 2014 at 8:32pm
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Yay D! He sent it to YOU!
Lupner & brandonsmom, I did that same thing. And I'm still wearing his jacket. :)
Carolina, I plant to call the recruiter on Monday to find out if my son is in the same ship/division.
Have a good weekend moms!
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Comment by NJNavyMom on February 8, 2014 at 7:33pm
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Lupner88
Funny, that's exactly what I did!
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My son's recruiter said that she would have their division number after one week. I will giver her a call on Monday to see if she has it and let you know Carolina Mom.
D, the address on my box was written by my son, not that that information helps you out at all. I'm sure your son had his box sent to you. Hang in there.
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Comment by D-hunter on February 7, 2014 at 10:12pm
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I'm having terrible thoughts... What if the "Box" goes to the girlfriend ??????My son is 18 and thinks this is the one :( I hope not -but we can save that story for a day everyone has time to read a small novel. I just hope they send it to his home address.
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Bonnie, I did the same thing. I put everything back in the box the exact same way that it came and set it on his bed. Today, I took them out to let the dogs sniff them. I put some of them in the wash and I'm wearing his north face jacket. Never realized how comfy these jackets really are, especially in this deep freeze.
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I am not sure how I would have handled the "girlfriend" getting MY call Dhunter. I love her to pieces, but that may have ended my affections for her.. lol When it comes to future women in my sons life I gave him this very wise advice.. There are ALOT of young women out there without families, you need to seek them out and find them so you can spend all holidays and special occasions with US and she gains a family... Look, its a WIN WIN... lol I am not selfish at ALL... just looking out for all those ladies without families of their own... lol
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DoxieMom - that really sucks -lol but text is awesome. I got zilch!!!! She probably got a text too (see how I can turn bitter quickly- it's a gift
Barbara Proud Mom - I know I'm his best gal and the only one since his birth that is at every big event of his life til now !!! I told myself the young girlfriend probably needed the call more than I did :/
Bonnie- Codysmom- I think having a date will really help my focus on planning something and to look forward to something ....
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Comment by B mom of S on February 7, 2014 at 5:18pm
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D-hunterMom,
We will always be their 1st best gal, but not the last. ;-)... Another sign we've raised them well. Kudos Mom! I am sure my boys still remember me asking them if they "were raised by wolves?"
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D-Hunter, I missed "the call", no cell phone reception. He called his father :(
However, we all got a mass text.
Hang in there.
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My update is I'm at work - (clinic an elementary ) and no crying .... Hopefully it's slowing down - a little disappointed to find out the girlfriend got the call he made it there. He's 18 and in love I guess ....
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