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Comment by Tiffany ( Colton's mom) on July 15, 2012 at 8:53am
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They let us go to the federal bldg to see my son take his oath and spend some time with him but we were not allowed to go to the airport
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Comment by Aprilalvarado on July 15, 2012 at 1:17pm
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Start saying good by now no matter what it is hard but wait till he is gone befour the weeping starts if you can I wasn't that brave
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Comment by ebigirl on July 15, 2012 at 3:03pm
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I stayed with my son at MEPS and watched him being sworn in...bring your camera and tissues. I hung out with him until they went for lunch at MEPS. It was very hard for me to say goodbye, and I agree with Lady Hamilton that MEPS was a better place to say goodbye than the airport.
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Comment by cinder on July 16, 2012 at 12:51pm
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I'm in San Diego and his recruiter picked him at our home about 4:00 am and he spent all day going through stuff at MEPS like urine tests, etc. Then they take them to a hotel in town and my son called to tell me where he was and we picked him up for dinner. I think he had to be back around 8:00 pm. The next morning they take them by bus to the airport very early I think he didn't even fly out until 2:00pm. We didn't go but that is up to every individual.
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Comment by Becky on July 16, 2012 at 12:58pm
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It's hard to say goodbye....period. My son left for boot camp last July and just graduated in June as a ET/Nav submariner. We did attend MEPS....and took pictures as he was sworn in but I had to go to the airport. It was more relaxed and we were able to sit and visit with him until he boarded the plane. You are not allowed to take him to the airport but he can keep his cell phone and he called when he arrived and we met him there. I watched his head until he was out of site. He was able to text at each layover and when he arrived in Ohare. He was also able to use his cell phone for his 30 second call at GL saying "Hey mom, I'm here, I'm fine, and I love you. The cell phone and all personal belongings then go in a box and his mailed home to you.....be prepared they call this "kid in the box" and I cried all over again when it came home. The hardest part is waiting for next phone call because you have no idea when it will come. My son did write awesome letters home each week, my husband and I would fight over who was picking up the mail, that has never been a problem before. Boot camp is hard for you and your sailor to be.....but it get better in "A" school. Goodbyes are hard but reunions are great!
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Comment by momof4 on July 16, 2012 at 5:49pm
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When our daughter went to MEPS, she was depped in and we were able to be there. When she left for bootcamp months later, she asked us to say goodbye at the recruiters office. Too many tears. It was fine for us. We had done everything she wanted to do before she left. So the quick goodbye at home was easier for all of us. I did see a tear from her dad.
You need to do what is comfortable for you and your son. Let him decide. Discuss your options but remember to enjoy your time with him. He'll be gone before you know it.
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Comment by Steph Proud AG Mom on July 17, 2012 at 8:26pm
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wow good information, my daughter is leaving in 82 days for bc and I get teary eyed now...
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I am in Anaheim my son also went to San Diago befour bc then to Chicago he was there for about 11weeks then to Georga for school now he is on big ships miss him will not be back for 9 months
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Hope your time with your son has been filled with lots of memories. I know the next 8 weeks will seem like for ever, but write him everyday if only a few lines. They need to know that you haven't forgot about him. They are enduring such a difficult time with all the mind games and separation from the outside world, they look forward to those letters. During about a week and a half while my daughter was in bc, she didn't receive any mail. I assumed others were writing but you know the rest. She was going through a very difficult time and was needing to hear from home. :( She made it through. But I sure did feel like sad. Never want to hurt your children. She graduated bc in April and we talk and facetime all the time.
If possible, start planning that trip for PIR. This is something you don't want to miss. That would help during this time apart.
Go to this site for questions you may have. www.bootcamp.navy.mil
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