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Boot Camp: Making a Sailor (Full Length Documentary - 2018)
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Had to take my sailor back to the base. Miss her already!
Dropped Danielle back off at the base. It was very tear filled. It was hard leaving the base without her. I wanted to grab her and take her back home with me. I enjoyed every minute with my sailor. She is so grown up now it is unbelievable. I get to see her again in about 6 weeks. My birthday weekend. Can't wait for that already.
I cried yesterday too when I had to drop her back off at base. It really didn't help matters that the Toby Keith song American Soldier came on just as we left the base. I cried like a baby all the way back to the hotel. I had heard the song before but never really listened to the song. It is pretty powerful.
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Comment by TexasMomof2 on February 7, 2010 at 1:05pm
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Awww, I bawled, literally, when we took my oldest son back to base for the last time before we flew home......it was completely unexpected by me and greatly upset my son. I felt bad for upsetting him. Please know that it DOES get better. Just give yourself more time. Communication opens up now that boot camp is over. Don't get me wrong, it's been 2 1/2 years and while it's better, I still have heartaches from missing him. And now, I'm also dealing with my youngest being there. His PIR was Sept 3. But hang in there, the loneliness and the heartache does lessen. Just continue to be proud and realize this is all a part of life. This is what I tell myself. And yes, American Soldier.......AWESOME song!
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Comment by Danielle's mom on February 7, 2010 at 9:33pm
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Thank you for this. It was an awesome weekend. But one thing that my daughter said to me was everyhing is working out the way it is supposed to work out. I love the Navy and even though I miss you more than you know I know you are always there supporting me. It is the way it is supposed to be. She never ceases to amaze me anymore. :) Thanks for the love and support. (Hugs back to you all)
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Thanks. She is something else. She was the RPOC and was awesome at it. It has been an amazing weekend and emotional one that is for sure. LOL
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