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BC Mom as of 2/15
My son left for BC on 2/15/12. I got the short call that he arrived safely and am waiting for an address. It's been a teary few days for this Mom.
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Comment by Kitty on February 18, 2012 at 12:40am
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Hey I know how you are feeling, and it's ok to feel the way you do and it.'s ok to cry and miss the helll out of them. I would suggest you start writing today even though you can't mail them yet, but when you get address you can mail them. Mark outside of envelope , 1, 2, 3, etc so they know order to read them in. My son who graduated the 10th said the letters and pictures are whAt got him through. It's hard for everyone. Please try to find parents of others of the ship and DIV as yours and you will discover a bond that you never knew existed with total strangers...but you will cry, laugh and support each other. A fb page is ideal for your ship/DIV when you get that info in another week or so. I know I'm a stranger but I feel for you and I send you a hug. If I can help just email.
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Comment by louisianamom (ship 02 div 922) on February 19, 2012 at 9:45am
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My son arrived the same day, I am having the same feelings. It's going to be a tough 8 weeks, Thanks for the suggestion to start writing now and will start today.
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Comment by Mom91 on February 19, 2012 at 6:36pm
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Thanks for responding to my post, both of you. louisianamom, I will let you know as soon as I hear what division so we can see if our kids are together.
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Comment by BunkerQB on February 20, 2012 at 4:42am
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Don't forget to join these groups asap.
There are other members in the Boot Camp Moms group with recruits who left for BC about the same time as yours. Most of you will be receiving you form letter soon. With the PIR date, a group will be formed for people whose recruits have the same PIR date. Maybe one of you could jump in and start the group. Don't worry. There'll be a bunch of "vet" moms to guide you from beginning to end.
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Comment by LCT on February 20, 2012 at 10:33pm
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My son also left on 2/15/12. He is older, 26, and has wanted to be a firefighter since he was a little boy. He is entering as an E1 Firefighter and is absolutely thrilled. I couldn't be more happier for him. I did not cry when he left, nor have I cried since he's been gone. Indeed, I am so thankful for this opportunity for him and I haven't seen him more excited about anything in his life. Now...come PIR, I'll probably bawl like a baby :)
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Where do I find the group of Moms whose son/daughter left the same day as my son did for BC? I have heard from 2 other Moms but thought I saw somewhere there was a group of us. Hoping to get address today from the recruiter!
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Comment by DawnasMom on February 21, 2012 at 9:54pm
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My daughter left on 2/15/12. She is also older, 29. She has always wanted to join the Navy. she waited for her husband to finish his careet in the military first. Now he gets to stay home while she is away. It is so hard for me. I am used to talking to her every day. I have been an emotional roller coaster. Looking forward to finding out what ship she is in. and what date she will be graduating.
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I got the box and his recruiter gave me his address all yesterday so I went to post office this morning and put stamps and calling card in letter as that is what another helpful Navy Mom advised me to do. I suprised myself by not crying when I got the box. My son is 21 years old. He is in Ship 04 Div: 119. any of your kids with him especiall LCA since our boys left the same day?
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My son, 26, is Ship 3 Div 117. He is sending the box to his dad. I live two towns away. I wondered if they have access to a copier, since I don't know how much time they are given to write. I said he could write one letter and make a photo copy of it to send to each of us -- instead of writing the same thing twice :)
Good luck to you all and your sons and daughters :)
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Comment by TerriR on February 22, 2012 at 6:59pm
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My son left on 2-13-12 and i too had a very hard week after he left. He is Ship 4 Division 810. Any moms out there with me???
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