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Carole

October Boot Camp Family

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October Boot Camp Family

This group is for Moms and families with loved ones leaving for Boot Camp in October any year. It was started with a group leaving in Oct. 2009.

Members: 137
Latest Activity: Jan 30, 2019


Discussion Forum

Ship 06 Div 039

Started by Tulip. Last reply by Tulip Nov 22, 2015. 2 Replies

Momma with heavy heart

Started by Linda-Bubs momma. Last reply by Cameronsmom Oct 28, 2015. 4 Replies

Ship 14 (USS Arizona) Division 028

Started by RTCsmominnyc. Last reply by Cameronsmom Oct 25, 2015. 14 Replies

Ship 09 DIV 015

Started by Proud Florida Mom. Last reply by Proudmama Oct 12, 2015. 16 Replies

Ship 12 Division 41 anyone else??

Started by Qrtkneesmom. Last reply by Qrtkneesmom Oct 28, 2014. 3 Replies

My Daughter shipped today!!!

Started by Qrtkneesmom. Last reply by Mamaof6 Oct 17, 2014. 1 Reply

Ship 14 Div 039

Started by Joniana (Helen). Last reply by mynse2013 Nov 12, 2013. 7 Replies

Ship 13 Div 38

Started by Linda-Bubs momma. Last reply by wendy.from.oregon Oct 24, 2013. 3 Replies

My son left for boot camp Oct 16, 2013.. anyone else?

Started by Linda-Bubs momma. Last reply by wendy.from.oregon Oct 23, 2013. 13 Replies

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Comment by mtnmom on October 17, 2009 at 12:51am
Hi all;
Well I only had to read 6 pages since last night. I loved looking at the pictures of the cakes, they were super.
WEnt to mailbox tonight, no letter for me....maybe tomorrow, do we still get mail delivery on Saturdays?.....maybe next week.
Since he left, I've done pretty good, don't cry too often, but had a bad day today. Wish I'd hear from him soon.
Gen
Comment by mtnmom on October 16, 2009 at 12:34am
Hi all;
We were busy today, had to read 6 pages posted since lunch time today. Hello to the new moms in the group. My son is Ship 11 Div 24, looks like there are 3 others in with my guy. Went to the mailbox tonight, no letter.... maybe tomorrow...., maybe next week.....
It was near 80 degrees in Central California today, with 80's for the weekend. Well have a great night.
Gen
Comment by mtnmom on October 14, 2009 at 11:58pm
Hi all--
We are quiet today, only 1 page of comments to read since lunch time. No letter for me today either, but I live in country and all my mail takes an extra day. Maybe tomorrow, maybe Friday.
Gen
Comment by mtnmom on October 14, 2009 at 12:21am
Trisha--
Christie is right, BREAAAATHHEE, it feels like an impossible thing to do. AFter reading the posts from some of the other moms, I did try to breathe, and sometimes it was kinda hard, but each day is a little easier. Enjoy every minute that you have with Ashley.
Gen
Comment by mtnmom on October 13, 2009 at 10:56pm
Anabel--
You're probably right, it was supposed to have rained that evening in Chicago. At least the stuff didn't mildew.
Gen
Comment by mtnmom on October 13, 2009 at 10:37pm
Hi all--
Just got home from work, there were 7 pages of comments to read that were posted since NOON!!! We have been busy.
I got the "Kid in the Box" today, its was sitting on the front porch, being guarded by the cat. Everything in it was damp. His clothes, running shoes, and jacket were all damp. His phone was stuffed in his shoes, his Bible and wallet didn't come home.
Like Anabel, I thought I would cry, but I didn't, I just put the dirty clothes in the bathroom to be washed, they didn't even smell like him.
Bobby is in Div 24, Ship 11, a lot of guys that left last week are in the Ship. HOpefully, we'll have a big group get together when Ship 11 Graduates. Can't Wait.
Carole--
Thanks for updating the Ships and Division Spreadsheet. Its great information.
Gen
Comment by mtnmom on October 13, 2009 at 10:26pm
Sharon A--
Call his recruiter, he should have his mailing address by now.
Gen
Comment by mtnmom on October 13, 2009 at 4:14pm
Called Bobby's recruited today, he is in Div 024 Ship 11, maybe the "kid in the box" will be on the porch when I get home
Gen
Comment by mtnmom on October 13, 2009 at 12:42am
Good evening all;

Boy are we a chatty group, it took me almost an hour to read the 7 pages of posts, that happened since last evening about this time. I went to the mail box tonight, no letter, no "kid in a box", maybe tomorrow....

Carole--
My garbarge goes out Tuesday night, is Ross available to help in California??? I'm so very happy is he well doing well and willing to help with chores, you are so blessed.

Anabel--
I'm sorry you're having a bad day. Saturday was my tears at the drop of a hat day, but I had to do the gutters becuase he didn't get them done. I was really mad at him for awhile. I found that cleaning the house helped me not miss him so much, I was too busy. The same at work today, I didn't have a chance to miss him.

Kendrasue---
If I sold his truck, and saw it leave the driveway, I would fall apart instantaneously. He put so much of himself into that truck. You are so brave to be able to sell it.
Hope we all have a good day tomorrow.
Gen
Comment by mtnmom on October 10, 2009 at 10:26pm
Anabel--
I have that doing hard work has helped with keeping the tears at bay. Today, I cleaned the gutters, then the deck (thats where the leaves landed), my bathroom and a bit of kitchen.
 

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