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At 6:08pm on June 16, 2010, diannep said…
Hi! I see the problem with why I didn't see your group. Usually the groups are listed like this: PIR m/dd/yyyy. One of the groups didn't have a year on it, and one had a ship/div before the PIR date Probably best to keep it in format like I said above. Can you change your group to reflect that? I will delete mine so you can do that.Then please post on boot camp again so others know. You may want to post it several times over the next few days to catch everyone. Good luck!
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Welcome to N4M. Here are some groups you should consider joining. They will help you get adjusted.
Click on the underlined links:
1. New Moms Stop Here group. You should think of this group as your orientation station. We do have a number of experienced members who can answer questions and point you in the right direction.
2. Depper’s… in but not yet . is a group for those just waiting for bootcamp to start (Delayed Entry Program – a depper)
3. Boot Camp Moms group. Is he/she already in bootcamp? Or just about to go in? This is the group.
4. OCS Graduate Moms or the NROTC Moms. For those going to be an officer or going to NROTC?
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Regards, Heartluvin and her son Casey Graduated 5/21
Oh, I can certainly relate to your 13 year old missing his brother. I have 3 boys myself, and, when William left for bc his older brother cried.
Try to focus on Andrew's Graduation Day, Susan. When my oldest son went to MCRD, their bc was 3 months long, and, I marked off every day on my calendar until it was time for us to fly out to San Diego for his Graduation! You will be so proud of your son when you see him again! You'll get throug this. Hang out with the girls here. It's so comforting to know that there are others missing their boys, too.
I've put in a friend request to you so that we can keep in touch. My first name is Amanda.
Hang in there Susan! And, if it fits, try wearing a piece of clothing that your son used to wear. That has helped me in the past!
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