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Started this discussion. Last reply by Las Vegas Proud Mom Jun 11, 2019. 11 Replies 1 Like
My son left today for boot camp. This is all new to me. So proud but very anxious
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"My son left on 6/3 and I have not heard from him either. Waiting for the info packet to get here."
"Hi Vegas mom. I had the same meltdown it sounds like you had. I tried to hold it together and lost it after my son left my sight at the airport. I was trying to record his voice and feel like I missed the whole last call. He’s my baby and a…"
"That call had my anxiety through the roof :)"
"Best of luck to your daughter on her journey!"
"Hi! I hope that your days get better. I know the feeling that you’re feeling. My son left for Bootcamp on Monday and I have laid in his room and cried each day since he’s been away. I find peace in knowing that he is off trying to build…"
"My son left yesterday too and I didn’t realize how emotional this was going to be for me. I held it together for him yesterday because I can be a little Beverly Goldberg at times and I knew that was not what he needed. He called so late and I…"
"My daughter is on the plane headed to Chicago. I’m so proud of her and sad Bc I’m going to miss my #1 brat so very much."
"My Son just went on 5/30 and I got the scripted call but nothing else. About when does one usually receive The Letter?"
"Hi, my son left on the 30th. I spoke to him before he left for plane to Boot Camp and knew about the short call, thank goodness it was so weird, I kind of giggled knowing. I am looking forward to first correspondence!"
"Just keep your phone near you at all times--even in the bathroom! I bought one of those strap things to wear around the neck so I can have it with me when I'm wearing clothes without pockets. Boot Camp was the hardest for us because…"
"Molly's Proud Mom —- so sorry to hear about your mom’s passing. Our son got all letters from Sandboxx, but others he didn’t. In hindsight I wish I would have copied all letters. "
"Hi.. my son left today as well. I just received a very short phone call. 14 seconds to be exact. I hope that you will hear from your son soon!"
"TammyGirl, I agree with you! I had my daughter here this weekend because my mother passed away and I was showing her all the pics I sent her in letters and through Sandboxx and she'd never gotten them. Both are annoying. "
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- I am from Goldsboro NC and my son joined the navy
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- Stage of (Sailor’s) Navy career?
- At Boot Camp now
- When I heard “Navy,” I...
- was proud and encouraged it
- Our Navy experience so far...
- has been positive and maturing.
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- At 4:59pm on June 3, 2019,
B'sNukeMoM⚓️MMN(Vet) said…
Welcome to NAVYforMoms.com!
Head to “Settings” on the main page right away to add a profile image (no last names visible, please) and complete your Profile. Then - and this is important! - read these Community Guidelines and this Operations Security (OPSEC) Checklist, for the safety and privacy of all our Sailors.
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