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Comment by Sierrascrapper (ETN2) on July 6, 2014 at 10:43pm

Hugs to you 2timeNavyMom and myboysnavyblues and MicheleAustinsMom. It is so hard to fathom. We have been very busy this week after my son left for BC on Tuesday and I haven't had a lot of time to be by myself. We got home from MEPS on Tuesday night and left for the mountains to go camping on Thursday. We just got home tonight. We went camping in the same area as we have for the last four years of my son being in marching band. The band marched in the 4th of July parade in this little tiny town about 1.5 hrs from our home. So we would always go to support the band and we would all go camping before the parade. Since our son wouldn't be here to see the parade or go camping...we decided to continue the tradition. We actually made a "Flat Jonathan" and brought him everywhere with us this weekend. It was a lot of fun and it kinda made us feel like he was still kinda with us. It was also a conversational piece because everyone who saw us had to ask us about it. Somehow, it just made us feel better and so many people were so supportive. I still had many tearful moments this week when I would think about my son not being there for something...but somehow I am at peace. I can't exactly explain it. It's hard to think about him not being here with us all the time. In fact, I noticed it a lot this trip. Especially when seeing his twin brother was a bit lonely without him there.

We have a new role now...we are Navy Moms. We now get to provide a different kind of support for our sons. But at the same time, we also get to see them thrive on their own. That is exciting! Our kids are going to GREAT because we have prepared them for this moment in their lives. And...it's OK to cry too...we all will. We all will be worried too. I know I sure am. But we will come through this experience stronger just like our sons. We can do this!

Comment by bethr311 on July 6, 2014 at 8:08pm

For you moms crying - we all did. We all still do sometimes. It gets better, I promise. Count your Fridays to PIR. Write positive, dated letters. Keep busy, find good things to do for yourself. Keep your phone next to you. And don't feel bad about crying anywhere. I bawled like a baby in my gym's locker room when I found three messages from my son that I had missed. A very nice total stranger cried with me and prayed for both my son and me. I'm crying thinking about it. It's a hard time for them and us. They're getting stronger and we are too, together.

Comment by myboysnavyblues Ship 14 Div 269 on July 6, 2014 at 7:37pm

My son called very early Thursday morning to tell me he arrived. Luckily, I was able to take the call. I could barely let go of him the previous night after we had dinner with him in Jacksonville. I sobbed for about 30 minutes after, and my husband was a mess, too. I have been doing ok since then, that is until I went in to clean up his room and pack away some of his things. I realized he will never live with us again. Even though he will come to stay every no and again, it will never be permanent. All in all though, I feel I'm doing pretty well. I'm already starting letters to him and I am giving myself things to look forward to, such as his first letter home. I really appreciate everyone's support. I am so glad you all are here.

Comment by 2timeNavyMomSh13Div265 on July 5, 2014 at 10:52pm

Who missed the "I'm here" call Tuesday night?..This mom here :(......I tracked the flight, saw that is was delayed and then when it landed...I figured, I'll give him an hour to call, and so when he did not, I figured, guess they are waiting for more SR's to come...so, I hopped in the shower....and....he called...he was able to speak with his dad n lil brother...I was actually doing "not too bad" when I dropped him off monday morning, but when I logged onto fb and saw this...My ninja since day one is gone. Like, I can't even explain how I feel. It just hit me... He's gonna go out in the world and I may not see him for a while. I won't be at his graduation because I'll be in school...I already miss that punk. I just realized I've been holding in these tears all day. Even though we didn't always get along, he's always been there for me no matter what. I love my brother so much. Who's going to come in my room and have a spontaneous dance part with me? Who's going to come wake me up in an obnoxious way? Who's going to cook me pancakes? Good luck in the future and go do what you do best: great things. I love you Zaya...from my 17 yr old college bound freshman.. I totally lost it...you would think by now with this being the 3rd child off to boot camp, I would be used to this....patiently waiting for the form letter to come to see which Div I will join...Hope everyone had a Happy and safe 4th

Comment by Michele Ship 13 Div 265 on July 5, 2014 at 4:11pm

Hi my son just left for boot camp on july 1, 2014 he and I are really close and I am having a really hard time with him leaving. I know that he is in good hands and that what he is doing is a good career move for him but I have cried everyday since he left and when I talk about him I start crying more.. I feel like a big try baby is this normal cause its driving me crazy.. And does it get easier?

Comment by Sierrascrapper (ETN2) on July 3, 2014 at 10:46am

Hey there Miss Conception! I remember you had a son going in and you were going in too. Congratulations Sailor! Best wishes for your son when he starts his journey in September.

Definitely make sure your SR eats before they check in at the USO. My son was given a $24 voucher and I made sure he knew about using it. They are allowed an hour after their plane arrives to check into the USO. This gives them time to eat. I'm so glad my son used his voucher because he didn't eat the sandwich they sent with him from MEPS. I think he was anxious and couldn't eat.

Comment by lemonelephant on July 3, 2014 at 3:29am

Miss Conception, thanks for sharing and best wishes to you.

Comment by Miss Conception on July 3, 2014 at 3:22am

My son was supposed to be leaving in July, but his job was changed so he's leaving in September now. I really know I could be where you all are right now, and will be soon. For what it's worth to any of you, I just got out of bootcamp myself less than a month ago. I'm in A-school now. Bootcamp is really pretty fun-ish. If I had to think of a negative word for it, it would be "boring". One thing your child should know is that they will not eat until breakfast the morning after they arrive at boot camp, so they NEED to eat after they get off the plane and before they check in at the USO. The USO people usually will help them do this, too, but it's a bit harder at that point. Also, they will not sleep, either. Not until the next day. So do NOT spend that last night up all night.
Other than that, things are pretty easy and uneventful. I'll be happy to answer any questions anybody has...eventually...

Comment by Sierrascrapper (ETN2) on July 3, 2014 at 2:32am

Thank you NavyMomofCO. Hope it's helpful. I did the lifesaver napkins with golden yellow silverware and navy blue napkins. The American flag cake and the watermelon stars with blueberries and the red vines tied with ribbon. I had more plans, but just didn't have time with having just thrown a graduation party two weeks before. I also stamped an anchor on 3x4" note cards and had guests write encouraging words on them so we can mail them to him in BC.

Comment by NavymomofCO on July 2, 2014 at 11:01pm

Thank you Sierrascrapper. I love Pinterest! And I LOVE your board!!! Thanks so much for sharing it :-)

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