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Corpsman A School- Anyone from this group's SRs going?
I didn't hear from my SR any word on her A school orders. She'll be going to corpsman training. Her recruiter told her she'd go to GL (even though a few weeks before she left, he told her it might be San Antonio). I'm hearing thru N4M, that they're sending all corpsman to SA now. Either way- does anyone know how long we'll have with our SRs after PIR?
Besides that, I thought a discussion group of us with corpsman can share any info we get on that anyway. Come join in!
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Permalink Reply by G Mom (11/195) on
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Just came across this discussion group. My son is also headed to Corpsman school in SA. He was told before he left it would be 14 weeks. My husband is retired Navy, so we have been through this before. I can tell you from experience that the Military doesn't have to have a reason to do things the way the do, but unfortunately the sooner you get use to changes coming at you at a minutes notice the better off you are. My husband was on several deployments that resulted in last minute changes in schedule. I know it is hard to not get to spend much time with our SRs, but remember they are in the Navy now and to make every minute count, the time you will have with them is precious, cause you never know when their orders are going to change. Complaining does no good and it doesn't help you SR. Always stay positive, but truthful they need to know what you're going through just as much as you want to know what they are going through. Always be there with support and love. This is a whole new life for all of you. It's a great adventure if you let it be.
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Permalink Reply by girlsyk01 on
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My SR said the 21st in his last letter, but I rememer a friend of mine who was in the military saying that the only thing that never changes is that everything changes. :) Guess I'll pray for a chartered flight on Sunday. :)
My son wants to go into radiology.
G'mom, do you find that it is a little awkward when you first get back together after the separation? I am kind of nervous about that. I can't wait to see him, but...I am a bundle of nerves.
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Not really awkward. It's called the honeymoon syndrome, I never really thought of it that way, but I think the first time you reunite is probably the most unknown, after that you get use to it and look forward to what you know. I think I was most nervous when he retired, that he would be home every day(even though I absolutely love being with my husband) our kids and I had a routine and I was scared that when he was home all the time something would tear us apart, but it didn't we may actually be stronger now.
I can tell you it's a little different with my son. I cried for days before he left & one time when I was on the phone with him he said "Mom did you cry this much before Dad left" & I replied "Every time" I just know that with my son this is the start of his whole new life and that he won't be coming home to stay. I'm quite sure he will be a little different, but he will still be my kid. Every letter that I get from him sounds just like the boy that left the farm weeks ago, just a little more grown up.
Nerves are very normal but he's still your son and you're still his mom it will be just like normal after the hugs.
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Permalink Reply by teach2(ship 11 div 200) on
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Girls- I am so glad you asked that. I am so excited to see my SR, but just today, I started feeling nervous too. It feels like it's been so long, and so much has happened. I actually feel really guilty that I could possibly feel that way about my own child.
Chartered flight on Sunday- Let's chant it, and pray it, and visualize it so it will happen!!!
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I have felt that way after a separation from any of my children. Since we are all always learning, growing, experiencing life in so many different ways, it always makes me nervous. I'm so glad you posted what you did. I start feeling a little crazy that I feel that way. Gads...parenting is so... challenging. :)
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Oh dear, I almost forgot...CHARTER, SUNDAY!!! CHARTER, SUNDAY!!! CHARTER, SUNDAY!!! CHARTER, SUNDAY!!! CHARTER, SUNDAY!!! CHARTER, SUNDAY!!! CHARTER, SUNDAY!!! CHARTER, SUNDAY!!! CHARTER, SUNDAY!!! CHARTER, SUNDAY!!! CHARTER, SUNDAY!!! CHARTER, SUNDAY!!! CHARTER, SUNDAY!!! CHARTER, SUNDAY!!!
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Nerves are normal, they have changed quite a bit in the last 2 months, but they will still be your child. They are growing up and starting their own lives, but they will still need you. They will call for advice. They will call to check in. They will call just to hear your voice. I think it is normal to be feeling nervous. It's a whole different ball game with my son than it was with my husband.
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Thanks. :) Still nervous, but at least I feel normal and reassured. :)
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Permalink Reply by gnomesweetgnome Ship 11/Div199 on
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I guess we'll find out soon enough! :)
Thanks for your advice, G Mom. Benjamin Franklin left that part out in his famous quote...it should have been "The only things certain in life are death, taxes, and change...especially in the military!"
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OMG, Ladies!! I cried for a week before she left. I cried for a week when she left. I haven't cried again until just now! Thank you all so much for the advice, wisdom, and commraderie (sp?) It means so much to know that I'm not alone, and someone knows what to expect, and how to react. But, I think you've all nailed it. She doesn't belong to me anymore. She belongs to the US Navy. I hope I can deal with that.....
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Thank you so much Kitty. I experienced that with my two oldest sons when they went to live with their dad. I wasn't even allowed to keep in contact with them for about two years. It was so hard. (I think that is why I have such a hard time when we are separated now. I think I get nerous that it will be like that again and I just don't think I could do it again. It helps so much to realize that others who haven't gone through that extreme have some of the same feelings and fears that I do.) I had to turn it over to the Lord and then I realized that they never were mine, they were His, just on loan to me. :) We can do this ladies. They will still love us, no matter what the temporary adjustment it.
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AMEN! I feel as if I'm been touched by angels. Thank you for being the His messenger.
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