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My son left Monday June 8 and arrived at bc on June 9
Thanks to the people who started this support/informative group. I miss my son terribly....had no idea it would be so bad. I was numb when he left but felt it would be great for him....still do....but the tears started yesterday. Only a parent can understand the mixed emotions. On a high note I got the box today!!!!
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Permalink Reply by Petrielover on
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My son also left on June 8th. I completely understand the mixed emotions. Did you have to sign for the box? Hopefully we get our form letters fast too.
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Permalink Reply by Emily on
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My daughter also left on June 8th. I receive her clothes yesterday. I miss her so much too.
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My son left on June 8th as well. I have cried more about him leaving than I did when my daughter and grandsons moved away. I think it's the fact that I can't just talk to him whenever I want to check in on him. That final phone call was the worst, but it is getting easier by the day.
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today I got my daughter information pack. Graduation on the 31 of July can't wait to see my baby girl. Will your son be graduating on the 31th as well. My daughter left the same day as your son.
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Permalink Reply by tysmom on
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Wow awesome!!!! We live in Virginia so maybe we are further south than you. But you made my day....hopefully we get the letter today!!! :)
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That is amazing. I hope my sons is also the 31st because I was planning for it to probably be around 8/7. I am so excited now.
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Permalink Reply by ProudMOM on
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My son left June 8th too. The box came on Monday but no form letter yet. I'm missing him so much.
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I am soooo happy for everyone who received their form letter this week. My son arrived at bc june 9th and I haven't received anything but "the box" yet. Hopefully, he will graduate on the 31st of July like others are talking about....I miss him so much!!!!!
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Permalink Reply by Fran on
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My son also arrived 6/9 and we just received the form letter 6/18. His PIR is scheduled for 8/7 though
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Hopefully you will get yours today. I received mine and his PIR is 8/7.
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Thanks Petrielover… That's good to hear you got your letter I'll let you know if I get mine today… We are just assuming our son graduates the 7th and made reservations at the Navy Lodge… If were wrong will just cancel.
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My son also left June 9th. I totally understand the emotions you are going through. We knew the day was coming but it was so hard when it finally got here. I spent the rest of the day in a total funk, even our dog moped around the house. I will say it's gotten easier. I miss him terribly but he has wanted to do this for many years and I'm so proud of him for doing it. I'm so glad this website exist!
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