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counting the Fridays

My son left a week ago tomorrow. I got home today and there was a note from Fed Ex... I missed the box. I cried to the Fed Ex guy that I talked to when he said the truck was out of the area and wouldn't be back until late tonight. I miss him so much. I know this is the best choice for him but I am really hating this. I hear it gets easier... 7 Fridays left.

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Comment by lemonelephant on May 19, 2014 at 11:13pm: You will get used to the new normal. Yes, some days will be harder than others--even later, something will hit you--but your pride in your son and knowing that he is pursuing his dreams and doing what he wants will help.

Comment by zacsfan on May 21, 2014 at 12:01am: I got Zac's box today... cried into his shirt... I am such a baby. I didn't get a letter... does anyone know why there wasn't a letter?

Comment by lemonelephant on May 21, 2014 at 12:16am: The form letter arrives by regular mail a few days after "the box"--10 days after arrival is average. See Arrival and What Happens at the RTC.

Comment by Momma Bear on May 21, 2014 at 1:31pm: Zacsfan...I did the same thing. I received a note from FedX, drove to FedX that evening, and got his box. When I smelled his cologne and saw his clothes...tears. So hard. I'm still waiting on letter. The recruiter emailed his info but I'm waiting as lemeonelephant shared to see if it is the same as on the letter. Maybe our boys will be in the same group. Praying for you..:)

Comment by zacsfan on May 21, 2014 at 11:07pm: Thank you mama bear.. I will pray for you too! When you know what ship and div your son is let me know!

Comment by Momma Bear on May 22, 2014 at 10:34am: Will do zaxsfan! I had told my boy that I'd be exercising and losing weight while he was working so hard. Needless to say, as an emotional eater, I'm not doing so well. Got to get on the ball!! I miss him so much!!!

Comment by zacsfan on May 22, 2014 at 10:28pm: Darn it mama bear I said the same thing! Chocolate helps everything!

Comment by Momma Bear on May 23, 2014 at 1:06pm: Zacsfan... Got the letter! My son is in Ship 02 Div 935. Have you heard anything yet.

Comment by lemonelephant on May 23, 2014 at 4:16pm: Momma Bear, the Page, 800 and 900 Divisions, within Boot Camp Moms (and loved ones) will be of interest to you since you have a recruit in a performing division. I believe that Division 935 is Triple Threat.

Comment by Momma Bear on May 23, 2014 at 9:28pm: Lemonelephant...thanks! What does Triple Threat mean?