DEP-Leavin' for bootcamp in February

Doxie - keep remembering 8 more Fridays and hopefully we'll be there in person watching PIR!

Happy Sunday everyone!  Just think of it, our boys are in Chapel service right now more than likely.  The Chapel service is awesome.  I remember it well.  Very lively and spirited.  Even if your not religious you enjoy the services, the singing and the cutting loose after a long grooling week!  I wish I could be there to see them all just finally relaxing a bit!  Have a great Sunday Everyone!

Mine leaves to DEP tomorrow and to RTC on Wednesday -- anyone else out there?

D-hunterMom, your SR didn't get to go to chapel today since he won't have holiday routine for the first time until next week at the earliest. He will have the opportunity to go each week after he is in his permanent ship. See Arrival and What Happens at the RTC.

lupner88, see the info below. Also, check your My Page.

If your future Sailor has yet to ship, be sure to check out the discussion, Things to Do in the Last Month before Your Future Sailor Leaves for....

If you have not yet joined Boot Camp Moms (and loved ones), now is a good time to do so and to begin checking out the Pages (found under the pictures of the Members) starting with OPSEC and PERSEC (Making Changes to Your Profile) (some of you have changes that you need to make--at least change 3) and Arrival and What Happens at the RTC.

having a yucky day still NO WORD on what ship or div...apaprently my daughters recruiter isnt on his game..shocker...ugh im soo annoyed

Hi Jo Mamma!  How did you get that info so fast? My son also left of Feb 4th.  I'd love to find out if I can! 

I'll have to give my son's recruiter a call!  I'm not very hopeful to get any info from them... but its worth a shot!  My SR is in LS (logistics).  I'll let you know as soon as I get any info on his ship/division.  His birthday is Thursday... think I'll have the "box" by then?  (small gift for momma- a piece of him ;0)

Looks like our box arrived today!  Haven't been home to open it yet.... Anyone else get theirs yet?  :)

jo momma i got my daughter in a box as well....im sad but happy to go home and open it up...

Got the box today! Kinda made it real, kwim? Just a reminder he's not here AND has nothing of his own. I sure do miss him.

I haven't gotten the box yet!!  I will leave a note tomorrow.  Afraid it is all of the snow and ice around here.  I really hope tomorrow!!  :-(

We got the box today with a great note that was very much like my son. So, at least we know that on the plane there he was fine and making jokes on paper! Also got the letter .PIR is 3/28...anyone else out there with that date?

 HollySue- They wear the Navy Pea Coat- which is supposed to be very warm.

Kimba- Stay strong! I cried through the oath but was fine once he left. 

Liberty, When did your son get to boot camp?

Blonde1- He went to Boot camp on the 4th. 

My son leaves home today, stays in a hotel tonight, and leaves MEPS tomorrow. We will see him sworn in at that time and then off he goes. So proud of him. He is my youngest and such a wonderful soul. Feeling sad a bit but looking forward to this journey as I know it is what he wants and it will be a wonderful experience for him. 

I haven't gotten box or letter yet  :-(  With the weather, not surprised, but my son arrived at BC on 2/5 also.  It is killing me!!  Leaving a note on the door today.  I hope I get the box today!!

Don't stress, Blonde1.  We're just one state over from IL and we typically get mail very fast from there.  If it doesn't show up today, it will be tomorrow.  You're right, the weather doesn't help at all!  I'll keep my fingers crossed for you!

After reading comments posted here I called recruiter yesterday and asked for ship/div and never got a call back.  Still no kid in a box either.  She arrived Feb 5th.  In her phone call she said they weren't allowed to put a note in the box so I am surprised to see at least one comment here indicating otherwise.... :(  I guess I will overnight a letter as soon as address arrives.

Caolila - I have not heard from recruiter either but from having friends who have been through this she was given the suggestion to take note cards with her when she statyed overnight in hotel and write one last note before she enters bootcamp and she put them in her bag that they shipped back so we could all get them...highly suggested for others who are leaving soon...its soo exciting to see what they write before they get to GL

Thanks for sharing that supermom1820.  I am disappointed of course, but will survive.  I am anxious today for some reason.

Annabel Lee - how do you know PIR date?

I also gave my son a piece of paper that morning when we were at MEPS- I said "Here is a small piece of paper and a pen. Write a note and stick it in your jacket pocket. The moms said it is great to get a note when you get the box". Haha!  So, don't feel badly if you didn't get a note! I assume that the ones who get notes told their son/daughter ahead of time. They do NOT have time to write a note when they are putting things in the box. Our note was great for us because he was making jokes and seemed just like our son and not nervous. That made me feel like he was not on the plane wondering "What have I gotten myself into??". Hopefully he will write as much as possible from GL- but who knows? I guess if he is exhausted (and he can rest or write) I would rather he rest! We are making sure that at least one letter leaves our mailbox Mon- Sat. We usually  enclose one for him to give a friend who is not getting much mail. Today three were sent from our house and two from other people. I know from going to boarding school in my teens that you do not want to be the one who is not getting much mail. So write to them often! I have sent an email to my friends and family with his address and will resend it once a week as a reminder! They are all including extra ones written to "Seaman Recruit" for buddies.   Hope that you all have a great day! 

I guess anyone who has the address now can send a letter, but the rest of us have to wait.  I just hate to think of a mail call where my daughter is the only one who doesn't get a letter. 

Liberty that is such a great idea..

Caolila, we haven't received a box or letter yet either.  It does make ya a bit anxious, told my husband it is just a sign I need that things are moving on as hoped for.  It seems patience is a virtue I'm always working on, wonder if I'll ever get the hang of it.

KYMom59 - yes I agree patience is tough!!!!!!!!!!!!!!   I seriously doubt I have a chance of ever getting the hang of it.

Did anyone see the notification on FB for divisions 125-134?  It says the wrong Graduation date was sent in the form letters. The correct Graduation date is April 4th for those divisions.  

Yes, I got the letter with wrong date.  I saw the post on the U.S. NRTC facebook page that it was a mistake, and is April 4th.  I was 2 clicks away from booking our flight on the wrong week. :)