DEP-Leavin' for bootcamp in May

 LovemySailor51816 just I am here call  nothing else so far, but some others that their left on 18th got the box..  I follow this 

http://www.navydep.com/forums/showthread.php?t=433

Edwards, no box for me, I am in Wa near Canadian border so as far west and North as can be. lol

didntcthiscoming ya that is far haha  I am in Az so I thought since a Texas mom and Calif mom got theirs I would .. 

I am In california and have not received anything as of yet. So Tricia please let me know if you get something. I dont know how to comment and include your name sorry

LovemySailor51816 sure will .. I just copy the name and paste it haha  

Edwards19 ( Tricia ) thanks nice idea. Today I am having a rough day for some reason not sure why but missing my girl like crazy. 

LovemySailor51816 yes I did that Sunday.. Her recruiter gave me her Div number and Berth number , but will wait on form..   Its almost been a week we have not had contact so I am assuming we would feel better on some days and not so good on others.. I have made it a week with no tears, I have to be proud of that haha   

Got my sons box just now ! Wa state.

I got mine today as well  Az 

didntcthiscoming and Edwards19 ( Tricia )

How many days has it been? Jus t wondering when I might get my sons. He left yesterday (Monday). I pretty much held it together yesterday, but today I am a mess!

Patriciab, 3 to 4 business days after arrival is the average time to receive "the box." Arrival and What Happens at the RTC within Boot Camp Moms (and loved ones) will let you know what is happening and what to expect.

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 (especially if you have a recruit at the RTC) 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; make change 4 if your profile pic includes your future Sailor or recruit) and then go on to Arrival and What Happens at the RTC.

You know your whole life has changed when you cling on getting your kids smelly (mine) clothes in the mail, and hang on every others Mom's words like it's gold. LOL. Thank you all for being here ! Only we get this. : )

I got my daughters box yesterday and she smuggled a folded up note in her pocket.. I was so happy  

Tricia, there is no smuggling in a note. It is something she was able to do if she wrote the note prior to getting to the RTC. It is something that we encourage recruits to do on the way to the RTC if they read Things to Do in the Last Month before Your Future Sailor Leaves for.... I hope that you included a note to her in her wallet to encourage her until she gets a letter from you in about three weeks.

Indychic75 How exciting for you !

Andrea, Arrival and What Happens at the RTC within Boot Camp Moms (and loved ones) will let you know what is happening and what to expect.

Andrea, welcome to the next part of the journey.

I have left info on some of your My Pages about your recruit's (or future Sailor's) rating (job/specialty) and "A" School. If anyone else needs this info, leave a comment on my My Page with the rating or field and I will comment back on your My Page. I have info on every rating and field. I also have that info for the PACT programs.

 lemonelephant  haha yes I included a note in her wallet.. Smuggling is just a phrase.. However when they empty pockets  and someone is watching they will make them throw anything out.. I know a few that that happened too :)  

 Andrea  My daughter left out of Az also last week..   I have alot of info also I can share, but this page and others are awesome for all the info too.. Welcome to the Page

It is more often that things, including trash, will go in "the box" than in the trash can when they are telling them to put things in the box and get rid of things they can't have. Loved ones have gotten candy wrappers and receipts for items purchased along the way that the recruit had stuck in a pocket or bag.

awesome Em's mom .. I inboxed you back too  

I got my son's box today. That was good for a long cry.

Got the form letter today :) PIR 7/15/16

Got the form letter.. My son listed two names.... he forgot the others lol....was too busy in the same lines writing me a note...Mom, I love you so much, boring , tired, but....great. Real letter soon.

 didntcthiscoming  that is great.. I bet they are so tired . He can add them later .. Love the note 

 BookWorm great ..

Patriciab glad you got the box  Hugs to you 

This was so coming...by noon today after receiving my sons letter. Literally, I didn't feel well. Went to work, at high noon, I feel like crying....finally ! Been a long time and coming, as right after he left I was in Seattle for new job training...never took a breath. So, LOL I was saying to self...AnnMarie, take a break go outside...pull it together...you will be fine. So...... Long story shorter, I go outside..Just on the verge on complete breakdown. And the Navy Blue Angels fly over in 30 sec's.... Yep. Lost it. Enough said.

didntcthiscoming awwww sorry.. Hugs to you.. but what a great thing that happened 

Yay! we got the form letter today with the PIR date. It was earlier than I thought. Even better!

Congrats!  Mine left a day after yours.  I just got the box today.  When is the PIR date if you don't mind me asking?

I got the box Friday and the letter today. His PIR is July 15th. I thought it would be the 22nd, which is my birthday, but at least I get to see him earlier. We have always teased him about his sloppy handwriting. I have never seen it neater than on the form letter!

Patriciab wait until you get his first real letter..  All caps and very neat.  I swear it was the first time I could easily read something my son wrote! I say, Go Navy already :)))

My son left 5/23 & was shocked to already receive the letter with his expected PIR date 7/15. So happy to know he wasn't stuck in P days that long.

Indychic75 Awesome when did he leave ?

Indychic75 Wow I have not even got her form letter and she left on 18th