DEP-Leavin' for bootcamp in August

Timsmom97,

Thank you so much. I bet right? Lol I hope I get his box and the form letter next week to or at least by the 2nd or 3rd week. When I hear others doing the same I"m like ok it's just not me and others feel this way as well. Where does your son go after bc? I look forward to talking with you. Have a great day!! 

Sleep2,

I am so sorry to hear about your son. You guys are in my prayers and prayers for direction for you guys. 

Hi I saw that there are already groups for PIR Grad for October but October 18th was skipped, I was thinking that would be my husband's graduation date since he left for GL on aug23. Any loved ones here who have a sailor that when to GL on the same date? HELP!!!

Hi NavyMamaB and JennBNavyMom,

I can't wait either until I get the box and the letter. I woke up crying this morning thou, I miss him so much!! I hope he's doing ok and I can't wait to hear from him. Hope you ladies are doing ok.

NavyMamaB- Hang in there, I think it gets easier as time goes by. This initial period when we are completely out of touch with our recruit is really hard. We have each other to lean on and that has helped me so much. We want to be here for you and help you through. When we can communicate more regularly with our recruit I think that will help us all so much. Hugs!!!

Hey NNLori,

I agree with what you said. Not being able to talk to my son is the hardest and then I hope and pray that everything is ok with him as he goes thru his training. And yes I appreciate all of you ladies on here and for all your information and being here to help us. :)

OMG Erin that would break my heart. I don't know if there is an actual script but I've watched a few YouTube videos of arrival at boot camp and they them yelling at them and stressing that they need to make it quick because others are waiting. So, they don't have time to say other than the basics. It's definitely a culture shock for them. One minute they are laying on the couch at home not realizing how good they have it and then the next they are in GL getting screamed at and not being able to make any decisions for themselves. It's rough. I'm sure she will adjust. They will all support each other. They are all in the same boat. She will be a stronger person when she is done. I'm wondering if we will recognize our kids when they are done with this!!

When he called me the first night there were no I Love you and then it was just cut off after I heard some yelling in the background :'( but last night I heard it <3

It took 6 days from the "I arrived safely" call on 8/9 to get the box, so I was on the hunt for my form letter, thinking somehow it got lost or my mailman is just lazy, for about a week.  Once I passed the two week mark, I broke down and called the recruiter for his address.  I had horrible visions of all the other recruits getting letters and my son just waiting for me to write.  Sure enough I came home that same day to two glorious hand-written letters.  The form letter finally came of 8/29.

hi Mattsmomma, one of the admin from the fb page informed us that the form letters is on it's way. There's probably some delay because they are giving away a new form letter that is different from the old one. I'm hoping and praying to that I will get mine today <3

My son left on Tuesday and we received the CALL at 12:55am that night. We were on our way back from Houston to Dallas after having to haul it down there to pick up my sister who was stranded after her began flooding. Having something like spending the next 14 hours trying to find a way through flood waters to pick her up and get back sure did take my mind off his deployment and occupied my emotions.

NNLori,  make sure you join the GROUP with name "Navy Recruit Training Command (RTC) - Great Lakes - BOOT CAMP AND BEYOND" pm me your fb name so I can add you <3

JennBNavyMom, Lisarenee, and 4HisGlory17,

That is fantastic!!! Yay!! Now when did your sons/daughter ship off? Mine shipped out on Monday and I just got the note from fedex that they have his box. I was so excited!! yay!! So now that I hear your guys good news, I hope my form letter comes sooner rather than later. :) Praise God we got some good news today. Hugs to everyone!!

Good Morning everyone,

Is this not working? I can't update anything?

I just got back in.  I joined the facebook group listed below, too. I am kind of curious if they will have their last PIR day tomorrow.  Does anyone know if they finish that up on Saturday or do they have to wait until Tuesday?

Hey, glad it's now working. Lol I'm not sure. Your boy is two weeks ahead of me. I got my slip for my box yesterday, I was so happy. Lol The box should be here today. 

Oh I can't wait till I get the form, letters. How are you?

partyofseven-I am hoping we get our box today.  We are just the next state over from GL, so hoping it is a shorter shipping time. The long holiday weekend makes it an even longer wait for the box and form letter!

Hi JaimeA,

I just asked to join the group. Thanks so much for telling us about it. :)

Hey Green2Blue,

Yes hopefully it will come today. I joined that group that JaimeA was taking about. I am now waiting for approval. I'm glad there is so much information for us and how everyone is so supportive. 

JaimeA and 4HIsGlory17,

JaimeA still waiting for that letter and 4HisGlory17 mine is behind your. He shipped out on 8/28. The waiting doesn't get any easier it seems but I'm getting my box today and I'm so excited. Lol Even thou I know it's just gonna be his clothes. :)

Hi partyofseven - you're very welcome! :)

I got my letter!! Ship 14 Div 333 PIR 10/20!!

yay Leslie that's awesome. yes it's these milestones that we will celebrate. I will and you to. Hugs!!

NNLori,

that is great. When did your ship out again?