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Anyone from Austin area who had son/daughter leave for BC July 17th
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Permalink Reply by Chiquitos on
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Hi, my son didn't leave the date u mentione but I know what u r going thru. My son is in Pensacola for A school. I live in Austin. It is still hard for me.
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Permalink Reply by Trevor's mom on
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mleahfreeman, I would be happy to talk with you on the phone..I will send you a message with my number
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Permalink Reply by Tammy on
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"The Box" was one of the hardest for me and mine re-ups this year...but I DO remember getting that box and know what you are going through! It does get easier my son is on his second deployment and really likes his job and the travel! Any time you need a shoulder to lean on this is the best place "Navy for Mom's"!! We all can relate to each other and what we all are going through :)
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I am out in Dripping Springs. My son has almost completed year three. The box is hard to get, you don't know how they are, what those first days have been like. Lots of moms on here completely understand. I will tell you that he's probably just fine and adapting well. He'll contact you when you least expect it. Keep your cell phone on and the volume loud. Usually, that call comes as a reward in the evening when the sailors don't even expect it. My son has been out on a sub since Mother's Day, they never surface, don't know where he is and have received one email. What I do know is: he is safe, working hard, and looking forward to being back in Washington sometime this fall. If you have any questions, I'll try to answer. There are so many great moms on here. Just know it'll all be ok and you're not alone :)
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Permalink Reply by Angela on
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Great to see your post here. My son Left for GL on 31st July. He too will report at some point in time to a sub. Just getting through BC right now. I m patiently waiting for the first real letter and 2nd phone call. I love this site. So much information and great people to chat with. Oh, I live in south Austin.
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I'm just a little farther north than you. I'm in Florence. I would be more than happy to meet you somewhere so that you can sit down and talk or cry which ever you perfer. My son just completed his two years training for Nuclear MM in May and is now on a sub out of Groton.
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Permalink Reply by turtlesgabba on
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I'm in Austin :-) My son graduated BC inn 11/02 and ous more in aviation a school in Pensacola Florida. You're in the right place!
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