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Comment by 1k2n3j on May 3, 2013 at 9:32pm

jaime30024...that is so cool, glad you could hear from her and sure understand how exciting that is.  It really lifts your spirits!  Good idea on the pics, I hadn't thought of that before, will have to include some soon.

Comment by jaime30024 SHIP 02 DIV 930 on May 3, 2013 at 9:29pm

I got a call from my daughter!  It was so good to hear her voice and we got to talk for 45 minutes!!!!  She said send letters they are like gold and pictures too when you can.  She was tired but pushing through.  We have strong kids and they are that way because we raised them that way.  She said that she missed me and writes me every night.  She said, "send me a picture of myself so I can remember what I looked like before i got here" hahahaha....probably before they whacked her hair off. 

Comment by 1k2n3j on May 3, 2013 at 9:26pm

msrb, my sone is in the same as yours: 03, div 214 and same PIR date.  I'm looking forward to seeing him and many of the other proud parents too.  It is hard to think of him as a visitor now, versus living with us.  Still wrapping my mind around that one. I didn't want to think too hard on what to keep or get rid of so I just put all his things in totes, except the obvious things he had in his room (empty water bottles) that were trash. 

Comment by 1k2n3j on May 3, 2013 at 9:22pm

I have received 2 letters from him so far, and this last one he sounds positive, but said that he misses everyone and is homesick.  He said that's the worst part of boot camp.  I am sure they all feel that, so we are not alone in missing them. 

Comment by mrsb on May 3, 2013 at 9:19pm

1k2n3j, what ship/division is your son in?  Mine is ship 03/division 214, PIR 6-7.  It is hard to go in there. We moved into this house when he was 4 (he's 20 now!)  and now to look at it knowing he won't really be back in it, except for visits home, is really weird.  I don't know what to do with it!  I don't want to get rid of everything but I wish he would have helped me out with some of the "stuff" in the closet and under the bed!!!  Clothes I can figure out but the rest, geeze!!!

Comment by BonnieB GA Div 214 on May 3, 2013 at 9:19pm

oops! typo..I meant RTC's  gotta get those acronyms straight :)

Comment by BonnieB GA Div 214 on May 3, 2013 at 9:17pm

Wow! So much emotion here tonight :)  My son has been living at his dads for the last 2 years so I don't have to go through his things.......which is a GOOD thing! I don't know how you are able to it !! I'm having a hard enough time not hearing his sweet voice everyday -  I received another letter today and he sounds so grown already and really seems to appreciate where he is and is taking in the whole experience.  I think it truly helps being with your sons, he speaks so highly of everyone in 214, even the RDC's. Although I don't comment much, I enjoy reading your posts and knowing that I'm not alone with my feelings.......I am so looking forward to meeting you all in June :) Thanks for being here with me... together we will get thru this :)

Comment by 1k2n3j on May 3, 2013 at 9:05pm

I am so glad to know it was not just me being emotional with cleaning out my son's room.  I couldn't go in for a few days afterwards, so my husband started and got most of it done.  It was healing in some ways, and hard in others seeing all his camp soveniers, pictures, etc.  I have talked to him twice now and both times after saying I love you, he says it right back.  He's a great son, but not one to really say things like that.  It's been a real treat to hear it. I also am very glad to be part of this group, everyone's comments, tips, etc is wonderful!

Comment by Kevsmom93 on May 3, 2013 at 8:59pm

The boy wonder mom: My son's room also looks the same, beds unmade, comfy pants and shirt are thrown off in a corner on his bed. Headset for his computer is on top of his desk from the last time he used it...I have a rule that his door must always remain open, believe it or not that's typically how he had it when he was in there. I'm in agreement with you nothing happens until later. Sometimes the light shines through his window so brightly that when I look down the hall I think his lights on! I miss him and I know he misses us and we'll all be together with our dear, sweet sons soon.

Comment by BoyWonderMom on May 3, 2013 at 8:45pm

Mrsb, yes it is a struggle, when you think you are in a good place the tears come back. My son's room been untouched since he left 4/9. It's still painful to go in his room. And that room is a mess. He left almost everything in boxes, and his bed is undone just like he left it. I don't want to do anything until after I come back from PIR, it'll be easier then. I too miss his smiling face. Still find myself waiting for him to get home after a night out with friends. I guess it takes time to get used to this empty house, I miss him so much. Thank God time never stands still and before long we will be at PIR with our sweet sons and daughters

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