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Comment by momof4 on August 24, 2012 at 1:32pm

They kept the lines moving. Very well organized. We left our hotel at 6:30 and had no problem. It seems early but it goes quickly. 

Comment by janieflorida on August 24, 2012 at 7:51am

Just go early and you will have no trouble.  We didn't they are so used to lots of moms and families.  They handle the crowds well.

Comment by mommaross CVN77 on August 23, 2012 at 10:32am

Hi Florida Moms - got my PIR date 10/12 - just searching for hotels/flights etc.  Any suggestions.   If I hire a car I think I will still get a shuttle/cab to PIR as everyone says it's a nighmare getting in the gate and parking and I know if I'm sat in a line of traffic I'll have a panic attack and likely dump the car and RUN!!!  Even if it's only 6.30 am lol

Comment by Proud Mom-Linda on August 11, 2012 at 9:34am

@Mommaross-Watching your son swear in is one of the top three most proud days of his life, in my humble opinion.  Glad to see that you will be going.  They let me use my IPHONE and capture pictures and video.  So make sure you go prepared.  Good Luck next week, It will be hard, but you will adjust.  Mine son just finished "A" school and came home for a week's visit.  The change is amazing.  

Comment by teeny on August 7, 2012 at 2:14pm

you will be teary eyed and a mess until you see him at PIR.  but it really goes by fast, believe it or not.  You will be amazed and a proud mamma when you see him.  they look so handsome in the whites.  

Comment by mommaross CVN77 on August 7, 2012 at 10:54am

thanks teeny - although I'm teary eyed and I know I'll be a mess next Monday when he leaves, I'm actually looking forward to all the next few steps until PIR.  Thank you so much for your support.

Comment by teeny on August 7, 2012 at 10:41am

also when tyou get his PIR date there will be a group on here for you to go to and these are the ones will get you through it.  They are going through the same thing you are.  I will help as much as I can.  feel free to message me anytime. 

Comment by teeny on August 7, 2012 at 10:38am

yeah mine thought the same thing.  He said boot camp wasnt so bad since he had been working out with a mentor here.  but he said he didnt get a shower for 5 days or change clothes.  he said that was the hardest.  It will be hard for you when you get the box!!!!!  I cried for a whole day.  just opened it and wouldnt touch anything in it until after boot camp.  But when  you see him at graduation  it is the most amazing thing in the whole world.  My older son says that I have a shrine to him  but it helps. 

He will b excited to go  but he will be even more excited to see you when you go for graduation. 

I have made a lot of good friends on this site that sons were in the same division that mine was in.  He didnt get to call home as often as most because he was in a special ops division.  He will be totally different when you see him for the first time.  I still cry everyday cuz i miss mine, but I can talk to him and skype him also,  I dont trying to let him go which is very hard for me.  but as he says.  "  that is what you raised me for mom.  to go out and become a man".  He is and its great seeing him like that.  How old is your son?

Comment by mommaross CVN77 on August 6, 2012 at 1:21pm

Thanks teeny - will do.  He seems to think he will be fine but I'm sure it's going to be harder than he thinks.  thanks again

Comment by teeny on August 6, 2012 at 12:24pm

mommaross  even if no one else goes.  Go with him.  It will be the last time you see him for 8 weeks and I am glad that I went even though I cried.  He needs all the support he can get.  its a scary thing when they get there.  my Sa said the first week is the hardest. Tell him to stay strong and hang in there.  write him everyday that he is gone.  he will appreciate it and look forward to it.  I wish you and yours the best of luck.

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