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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
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RTCsmominnyc---my son is in on Ship 14 DIV 027--brother div to your son's---It's likely our sons may know each other by now.
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Permalink Reply by Nickyra04 on
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Still no letter today. Hoping we will get it soon. We got his box last Thursday. Way sooner than expected. I know the letter will make us all feel better here and closer to him.
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He flew out of Texas on 10/06. Got the last call around 11pm that night.
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Our form letter was post marked 10-9, With the holiday on Monday, that could cause a delay--also when (day and time) that they start P days makes a difference too. A video that we watched said that when they are starting Pdays--there can be several different groups at various stages processing at the same time. hat could delay it as well. Don't worry, it will come.
My husband found the following on here regarding mail that may help.
http://navyformoms.com/group/bootcampmoms/page/letter-writing-fun-s...
this is good too:
http://navyformoms.com/group/bootcampmoms/page/ship-division-how-it...
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A friend of mine at work who is former Navy told me earlier in the week that when she went through boot camp a few years ago, that if there were not enough to form a DIV to add to a ship, that they were grouped together and working through things until they had enough and they were assigned. Not sure that is the case here as she had that happen to her and that was 10+ years ago. Keep watching though...the holiday may have delayed it.. It will come. If not, I recall seeing a post by lemonelephant that related to the topic and what to do...be patient-it will come. Sending positive thoughts and prayers your way.
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Thank you, @Cameronsmom. I am thinking I just need to stop stalking the mail and keep my mind off of it. I know it will come soon, if not I can call his recruiter for his grad info. Appreciate all the info and support here. Praying for comfort for everyone.
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Glad I could help. That's what we are here for. :) To help each other.
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Don't worry--it will come and at least you got a minute call!! That is a treat, even if it was a minute. I know how hard this is for me to have my son there, I can only imagine what you are feeling as a wife who's husband is there. Stay strong...the next call will hopefully be longer and you can catch up.
When my son called the night he arrived, he gave the script of what he had to say and we barely had time to say stay strong we love you...and he hung up. I checked the phone call record--they had up to 2 min from what I read, his lasted all of 23 seconds. When I got the box, his phone was in there and he let another recruit use his phone based on the area code that was in there...then the phone was off.
We will all get through boot camp together.
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My husband and I have been married for 31 years come 10/20. I have been away from my hubby only 2 times, a week at a time and I was a mess-cried every evening. But this summer, my hubby went away for a weekend to visit family and I was even more of a mess than when I was gone (once for work and once for my mom being sick). When I was gone, I was busy and working. When he was gone, I was home with the boys and lost without him. He and my two sons hiked the Appalachian Trail starting in Harpers Ferry MD toward the middle of September this year as a final bonding thing for the guys. I drove them there and then picked them up when they were done. You would have thought that they were leaving forever...it was me, alone with the dog and cats. My house was never cleaner---I couldn't sleep, so I kept busy when I wasn't working. It's always hard to be away form those we love. I know what I felt on the small handful of times we were apart, but never as long as what you will be experiencing. Hold tight to the love for each other and always keep communication open.
Sending you a hug and good thoughts. Together we are all strong.
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Permalink Reply by Travelgirl67 on
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Has anyone else had their son/daughter arrive in GL on the 6th but not received the form letter yet? I got The Box the Monday after my son arrived in GL and a phone call from him on Wednesday (info needed for some paperwork) and he said the form letter had been sent. At what point should I consider trying to contact someone to get his address? Also, for the folks who got there on the 6th, is the graduation date the Wednesday before thanksgiving or the first Friday in December? Thanks everyone for any info you can give.
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