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March 20th Deppers
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Permalink Reply by Navy mom Holli on
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I'm missing my son like crazy, it is so quiet around the house. Each day gets a little easier. I hope you are doing well. I am patiently waiting for "the box" and our first letter so we can write to him! I wonder all the time how all the new recruits are doing and hoping they are leaning on each other for support.
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Permalink Reply by bonitacruzita5894 on
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Hi, when did your son leave? My daughter left on the 20th. Although she was often at work or out with her friends and I felt like I didn't see her that much anyway, It's just different now. No voice saying mom can you do this or that or are you making dinner? I miss her dearly. I have 3 younger boys ranging from 8 to 11 yrs so its not quiet but I miss my girl! How old is your son and where are you guys from? I can't wait to write her either. I catch myself praying a few times a day for her. I'm not a religious fanatic but it helps me. I hope they are supporting each other too! Lets keep in touch.
Tammy
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Permalink Reply by Teri (Elli's mom) on
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Hi Tammy - it's Teri (Elli's mom). We met at MEPS. Hope you're doing well. I got Elli's letter and I'm anxiously awaiting the box. Fed Ex came by 3 times last week but we were out town. It should be delivered today. If you still have my card, email me. I have a couple pictures with your daughter in them from the swearing in ceremony.
Teri
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My son also left the 20th, we have a 16 year old daughter who keeps me on my feet. Our son will turn 19 next month, how old is your daughter? We are from NC and you? I'm not a religious fanatic either however, I find myself saying little prayers throughout the day also. Graduation can not come soon enough even though they won't come home they can actually start their journey!
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Gosh, our kids left the same day. I bet they have met. When I spoke to my daughter after she arrived at the Chicago airport. She told me that they were waiting on other recruits from other states and that's why they couldn't leave for the training center yet, crazy. My daughter "Arianna" is 18. she will turn 19 in May. Our babies will spend their birthdays in boot camp. We are from MD and yes graduation won't come soon enough. I'm glad you have others at home, it keeps us somewhat occupied. Well keep me posted on if you hear or receive anything and I will do the same. Btw, what's your sons name?
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Permalink Reply by lemonelephant on
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If you do choose to share names on here, make sure to only share first names. If you choose to share full names, friend each other and share those in a PM. OPSEC and PERSEC (Making Changes To Your Profile) has some information you need to see as well and some changes you may want to make. Please join Boot Camp Moms (and loved ones) while you are there as well.
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Holli, please check out OPSEC and PERSEC (Making Changes To Your Profile) (clickable link) within Boot Camp Moms (and loved ones) and make at least the first 2 changes at the bottom. I also invite you to join that group while you are there and check out the other Pages (found under the pictures of the members) for there will be a lot of information and support in that group as well. The PIR group will also be posted there first when it is created.
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Hope you are doing well today, no box yet.... Ours sons name is Todd.
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Maybe I'll get my daughters box by Wednesday then. How are you since your wife left?
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Permalink Reply by wtallen24 on
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im good, she is 31 and we have 2 boys 7 and 10 , we have spent everyday together for the last 13 years and it doesnt even seem real. everytime a car door closes outside i think its her lol... i cant wait to hear her voice and know that she is ok...
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I'm sure your wife is fine as well as my daughter but It doesn't make it any easier on us. I bet your boys miss her terribly!
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