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Crying my eyes out :(( I got my first call 1hr ago.from boothcamp

Oh my God my baby called me just now from a 847-473-9023 number said his SHIP # 12 DIVISION 003. I was so happy to hear him but my baby was crying all i heard was MOM and tears he could barely talk that hurt me so soooo much i have almost never see or hear my son cry since he got older he once got cut above his eyes we took him to the hospital he got stitches and never cried but now he said it is hard he said he wrote me a letter but i haven't gotten it yet he ask for me to write him and send him money. I cant stop whaling crying i wish i could make it better for him but i cant he is my baby i hold him and tell him it's gonna be OK but I'm miles away from him. he told me to please send me address and pics Oh God it hurting God please help my son make it give him the strength.

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Comment by TexasMomof2 on October 1, 2011 at 1:20pm: I'm SOOOO sorry for your pain.......as a parent it's difficult when our kids are out of our reach. We're so accustomed to helping them work through their difficulties/hurts. And this is an entirely different new world....for both of you.

Now, believe me when I say that in the first few weeks of Boot Camp, it is very normal and frequently seen for them to be upset. You will get letters from them that are not favorable and it will be so painful to read what they write AND their phone calls can be difficult.

Keep in mind that Boot Camp is not a walk in the park. It is a life-changing and life-altering environment for them and the first few weeks are very very difficult. You most likely WILL get these kinds of phone calls and letters and it is very common.

What to do??? As the parent, we have to keep our sanity and be nothing but a pillar of strength for them. Pass it along to them......assure them this is normal......it will get better. Tell them to hold their head high. That this is their time to shine and to show the world what they are made of. And write write write them.....every day. Send pics. And let us know how YOU are doing, okay? We are all here together for each other.

Comment by BunkerQB on October 1, 2011 at 7:42pm: Keep newspaper articles, copy them to send (don't send the articles themselves). Same for magazine articles. I know guys like stuff about their favorite sports teams. Be sure to number you letters. Start saving money for going to graduation. If you don't make it to graduation, be sure to order the cd, photos and bound book. Don't beat yourself up if you don't make it to graduation, many don't. With the economy the way it is, sometimes we just can't do things we want to do. It's hard to see BIG babies cry. LOL. Just keep hanging in there rainmom.

And if you haven't go ahead and join your PIR group. Here is a list (for everyone) of the latest PIR groups.

            PIR: Nov 18, 2011            TG

            PIR: Nov 10, 2011     TG 52 - 8 Divisions (367-372, 823 & 952) note it's Thursday

            PIR: Nov 4, 2011              TG 51 - 8 Divisions (361-366, 822 & 951)

            PIR: October 28, 2011   TG 50 - 7 Divisions (355-360 & 950)

            PIR: October 21, 2011     TG 49 - 7 Divisions (349-354, 949)

            PIR: October 14, 2011     TG 48 - 11 Divisions (341–348, 820–821 & 948)

            PIR: October 7, 2011       TG 47 - 13 Divisions (329-340 & 947)

You'll meet others with the same PIR date. Good luck to your sailor recruit and you.

Comment by rainmom on October 2, 2011 at 1:40am: Thank you BunkerQB and Texas mom of 2

Comment by BunkerQB on October 2, 2011 at 1:16pm: rainmom, how are you this morning? got enough tissue? I'd give you some if you were close by. Or a glass of wine. LOL.

Comment by NukeMom on October 3, 2011 at 12:05pm: Hang in there Rainmom...He will be fine...I am praying to hear from my son soon.. I am dying to hear his voice..

Beth

Comment by rainmom on October 7, 2011 at 1:58am: Thank you Moms Nukemom, Dolphin, BunkerQB and Jana thanks for ur {{{hhhuuuggg}}} I do feel better now i have been writing a letter every day of the wk soo far it has been therapeutic for me and my 5yr old daughter is rite along side coloring and sending her brother letters too.