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1 Week Away
We're one week away from our son to leave for BT. Thus far I'm still crying daily in anticipation of him leaving. This week is his last week of work at his job. That's going to be a hard one for him because he loves his job and the people he works with. He's been hanging out with his friends, not sure when they're going to say there good byes. Two of his friends now are wanting to join, and they need to, but they haven't done it yet. He's been meeting with his recruiter and I'm hoping my son is more prepared for leaving then we are. Brothers and dad are still acting like its no biggie, but they'll see when the day gets here and I'm going to have to be the one that consoles them.
This past weekend we got a POA notarized, he's all set up with his Navy Federal Credit Union account, has stamps and has a calling card. I still need to write our info down on a paper that will fit in his wallet. AM I MISSING ANYTHING?
We discussed who he wants at the graduation and he told us how he is just wants us to drop him off at MEPS and how he doesn't want us at the airport to say good bye.
This Saturday on the 26th we're having a brunch for him, he doesn't want a going away party. So, only aunts, uncles, brothers, us, grandmothers and that's all will be at the brunch. I'm anticipating a total break down at that brunch because between his aunts and grandmothers they're going to cry a river telling him "see you later". BTW I bought waterproof mascara and doesn't seem to really work.
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Comment by lemonelephant on May 22, 2018 at 2:13am
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It looks like you have checked out Things to Do in the Last Month before Your Future Sailor Leaves for the RTC. Be sure to slip a note in his wallet so he can read it in those days before mail comes. Encourage him to write a note for you and others in the family as well either before he ships or on his way to the RTC.
Try not to miss him before he leaves. There will be plenty of time for that once he ships. Now is the time to make memories and prepare.
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Comment by Phoenixmom on May 22, 2018 at 7:37am
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Hi pokey1042, the way you are feeling is totally normal. I too thought I was ready to send my Son off to BC, but when July 5th came we had a little something with family, He wanted every kind of pizza and wings. I was a mess that day, all the guys piled up in two cars and took him back to hotel that night, and I just bawled. When your not use to having them away its hard for us Mothers to let go. The next day at MEPS I was ok but when it was time for us to leave I couldn't help but to cry. He texted me that night and asked me not to cry and my son believes in praying, so he said mom lets pray, so we did and he asked me if I believe in him of course I do, he said then believe that I will be fine. That didn't stop my ache of missing him. As LemonElephant said put a prayer of encouragement and a note from you in his wallet. When he is feeling down and missing his family he will Have That to look at. We have to be their strength while in BC, you will be fine as will your Loved one. And know Ma'am you will never be alone we are hear right beside you. Welcome to Navy Moms.
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Comment by mern on May 22, 2018 at 5:39pm
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looks like you did all the same as I did. I also had a couple wallet size pictures printed (walmart cheap and quick) of us and his brother that fit in his wallet. that helped. Along with a scripture or favorite quote
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It really does, because they go thru alot in BC many challenges and then to have them yelling right in your face, I wouldnt be able to handle that but that in itself makes them change and gives them the strength not to be broken, doesnt seem right but they need to see who will break. When we had a going away party I had put some paper and pen decorated a box and everyone wrote a little something whether a prayer, a scripture or words of encouragement and I used to send him those so he knows everyone is proud and to lift him up when he was down and missing home and pictures are their favorite. I have seen many of you Ladies come out strong and that is amazing in itself. Thank you for helping out and sharing your knowledge to the New Moms.
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