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Son leaves from Fort Dix on Monday the 19th.

Hi All:

I am very new to all of this. My son leaves on Monday, the 19th from Fort Dix, NJ. We thought he had until next April, but that changed quickly. Just found out yesterday, and I am having a very hard time. I know this is the best thing for him, and I am very proud. But, the thought of him spending Thanksgiving and Christmas alone is tearing me apart. :-( Any other mom's out there in the NJ or Philly area who's kids are leaving at the same time?

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Permalink Reply by Tysmom1015(Ship02Div910) on November 24, 2012 at 11:50pm

Hopefully we will hear from them soon....the holiday has been difficult...one day at a time

Permalink Reply by NAVY-em's_Mom on November 26, 2012 at 9:04pm

I didn't cry when my son left. I went through boot camp 30 years ago, and I remember how it broke my heart that my Mom cried. I didn't want my son to be thinking of that. Everytime, I talked to my Mom she cried. I understand that everyone reacts differently though.

Permalink Reply by MelMe251 on November 26, 2012 at 9:54pm

I received my son's box today. He has only been there one week. I didn't expect it this soon. Did anyone else receive their son/daughter's box who left on November 19th?

Permalink Reply by Tysmom1015(Ship02Div910) on November 26, 2012 at 10:17pm

My son also left Fort Dix on the 19th and I received his box today as well. Hopefully the letter will follow soon!

Permalink Reply by crismom3 (ship 03, Div 059) on November 29, 2012 at 9:43pm

Tysmom and Mel:

I really blow at getting on this site and reading through all the messages. I have friend requested both of you on here. Maybe it will be easier once that goes through to just email you two directly. Looks like our kids are on the same ship and division. :-)

I got Zac's offical form letter today, with the graduation date of Jan 18th. These next 8 weeks can't go by quick enough for me.