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Any one leaving October 6, 2015 yet?

Finally got the date.  Can't wait to meet other moms feeling the same as I.

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Permalink Reply by Cameronsmom on October 10, 2015 at 11:04pm

I know I will be too when we get my son's box. It has not come yet.  I am already near tears most of the time now. I know the hardest week has to be the first one from what others tell me.  We will get through this. 

Permalink Reply by CherriJo on October 10, 2015 at 11:05pm
Wow, I wouldn't have thought it would came so soon! My son left October 6th too. Still no box
Permalink Reply by tammy8 on October 12, 2015 at 9:59am

I know me either. I am still waiting for the box too. Wondering why it is taking so long.

Permalink Reply by lemonelephant on October 11, 2015 at 1:12am

Tawny, I left info on your My Page.

Permalink Reply by lemonelephant on October 11, 2015 at 10:02pm

CorHunHay, check your My Page.

Permalink Reply by Travelgirl67 on October 12, 2015 at 3:53pm
All,
My son left on the 6th and FedEx just delivered The Box. Now I guess the next hurdle is getting the form letter and hopefully not too far after that is the phone call.
Permalink Reply by Cameronsmom on October 12, 2015 at 6:48pm

We got our son's box today as well. I cried as I pulled his things out and I just hugged his jacket. Not quite the same as hugging him, but it will have to due until graduation.  I'm guessing that they had time to write yesterday, so hopefully in the next 2-3 days, the form letter and their first letter will come as well. I already have a stack of mail to send him; just need the address. 

First full week of boot camp will be this coming Friday--That will be 1 down, 7 to go. The 3 week mark can't come soon enough. Hopefully he will have earned more than just a minute or two to talk. 

By the way, anyone on this thread from Maryland or the east coast? 

Permalink Reply by Corhunhay on October 12, 2015 at 7:03pm
Im east coast. NC/VA
Permalink Reply by Cameronsmom on October 13, 2015 at 12:34am
That's close. Glad to meet you.
Permalink Reply by Corhunhay on October 15, 2015 at 6:41am
You too. Have you gotten your form letter yet?
Permalink Reply by Cameronsmom on October 21, 2015 at 1:53pm

Sorry--just saw the post--yes, we got our letter last Wednesday.  I'm still trying to figure out the site---each group or post has a different format. I hope you have your letter by now as well.

Permalink Reply by Cameronsmom on October 13, 2015 at 12:33am
Nice to know....we have family in PA and occasionally go to a PSU game or two.

I was starting to think I was the only one on the east coast. Lol. Nice to meet you.

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