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He just left for Bootcamp.. How was your goodbye experience?
My fiance's mom and I just dropped him off at MEPS to send him to the hotel. Tomorrow we'll be seeing him swear in for the last time before he heads out to Great Lakes and my god. My fiance and his mom are pretty much a military family. His dad was in the Army and his dad before him, so goodbye is pretty easy for them. I on the other hand come from a emotional type family lol. I held it in as much as I could while I was with his mom so she didn't think I was overreacting but when we got back into their house all I could think about was no more movie nights, no more cuddle sessions and no more having him there to laugh and talk to as much. I got in the car and let it out. I see him tomorrow before he gets on the bus but want to know how it was saying goodbye to your sailor?
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Comment by Evonne on September 4, 2013 at 9:18pm
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Hey lucille21. My son left 3 weeks to bc. Stay coming on here. The support is amazing. My sons girlfriend and I are pretty close. Cry it out it helps. It is not easy. One of the hardest things ive ever experienced. Just try and be strong. If u ever need to talk u xan always message me. Xo
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Comment by Lucille21 Ship 09 DIV 417 on September 5, 2013 at 1:04am
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Hey Evonne,
Since I've joined, It's been like a breath of fresh air having met strong and supportive people such as yourself! I really appreciate you saying to cry it out because I find it so hard to feel like it's okay or even right to since his family isn't doing the same. Needless to say they've had experience in this for such a long time and know what to expect. How has it been for ya'll having your son and her boyfriend in the Navy for 3 weeks now?
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Comment by EmilyandChris on September 5, 2013 at 8:00am
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Lucille21
My boyfriend left August 15th to bootcamp. We were together for 3 years and we were inseparable. Whenever he went I always tagged along. Or other way around. This is gonna be the hardest task ur relationship has done but it's all gonna be worth it in the end. My boyfriend leaving I felt sick to my stomach, couldn't eat and was always crying. But after about a week things start to change. You think of him constantly still just you think of how proud u are to say your boyfriend.or fiancée is in the Navy. It's a great feelin esp when ppl tell u to tell him thank you for serving our country or anything like that.
The day Chris left for bootcamp I cried so bad, I didn't even force it out i just couldn't hold it in. But it showed him how much I was there for him.
Chris leaving for BC made me realize how much I wanna be with him even tho he's gone. Although there's distance between us that won't change my feelings for him. It makes you realize alot when their gone and you start to set goals for yourself so when they see you, you can finally say you accomplished something yu couldn't when they were home. Today is 3 weeks since he's been gone and tbh I couldn't of gotten through this time without his family. Stay close to his mom cause alot of ppl won't understand what ur going through but she will. If you ever need anything don't be scared to ask... Talking to someone who understands always feels better! Xoxo best of luck
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Comment by Julie on September 5, 2013 at 1:17pm
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Hi Lucille21, My name is Julie and My daughter left for BC on August 20, 2013, As a parent its always hard to let your child go and I cried for the 1st week but once I got her box and form letter with her address and I was able to send her letters it got a little easier, but I still miss her.. I look forward to going into NavyforMoms.com cuz it help me alot and it will help you too. I know what your going through I am not going to lie its not easy at first, but it does get better, but please keep in mind we are all here for you and have faith in god that he will keep you and your boyfriend strong through all this cuz in the end its will be worth it. Julie
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EmilyandChris,
It feels amazing to know that I'm not the only one who feels like that. To be honest, I felt like I was overreacting. Mostly because he and his mom were so nonchalant about it. Before he got on the bus, I hugged him one last time and cried. I didn't want to let him go. He on the other hand hugged me tight, said he would be back sooner than I know and left with such excitement on his face.
The night before he sent me a text saying how much he loved me and how happy he was that I was apart of the changes that he's made in his life. Another reason it's so hard to see him go. I got home and let it out.. I got paid today which makes it worse because every payday we would go see a movie or get some food and come to my house and cuddle (lol as cheesy as it sounds.)
Now I just feel like something big is missing. I hope this gets easier..
Have you heard from Chris? How are you handling it all now? I love the fact that you realized in that moment, how much he and the relationship itself meant to you. I miss Kash like crazy (His mom named him after a jazz singer lol it's his real name) and since reading what you went through, it made me realize how much he means to me...
Thank you soo much for sharing your story and please keep in touch! I'd love to hear back from you!
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Julie,
I hope your daughter is doing great so far in BC. Thank you so much for that uplifting spirit. I hear it all the time from co-workers, family and friends but no one understands how it really feels..
How many letters have you received so far if you don't mind me asking?
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Comment by jckfeld on September 5, 2013 at 7:42pm
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Hey,my name is Jacki my son just left for navy boot camp on Tues Sept 3rd. It was emotional letting him go and its hard, i received a call that night from him letting me know he made it to Chicago ok and i'll be receiving a package with his stuff and then i'll have the address where he is at so i can start writing him. He said he wont be able to call for another 3 weeks.
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Hi jacki. My son left 3 weeks sgo. It is the hardest thing ive ever dealt with. Hang in there n keep coming on this website everyone on here is so very supportive n loving.
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Unfortunately I have not heard from Chris :( but you learn to hope for the best but expect the worse! When you find out what ship / div he's on things most definitely will get easier cause than you'll find ppl who are going through the same thing but you'll hopefully meet some girlfriends from Kash'a division and ship. Today I met 2 knew girlfriends and it's an awesome feeling! You share your stories together and you feel comfortable cause they understand EVERYTHING you say. Although the days dragged along the 3 weeks went by faster than I thought . I booked my flight for October 18th to see Chris graduate, although I can't attend I will still be there too see him. Now that's what I'm looking forward to. The first few days are really rough I will admit but as hard as it is, keep your self busy. That is the only way you can try to not become so upset. Btw it is OK to break down crying. Me and his mom did it all the time, you feel relieved. Also be prepared u will become extremely close with his family and I love it. I consider his family, my family now. I couldn't have gotten through this without them. Don't be afraid to ask me any quest ! Xoxo
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Emily you have noo idea how great it is to hear all of this! My biggest thing is that he's not an emotional type and he is so excited about going to bootcamp, I'm hoping he won't forget about me lol as dorky as it may sound? I'm really nervous about that. He's meeting new people and accomplishing his goals, not talking for 3 weeks makes it easy to leave something behind.. I hate that i'm being so negative but this is one of the biggest fears that I have. I'm working on the first letter I'm going to mail out to him and I'm so nervous that i've literally written it 3 times over lol. Have you by any chance gone through this feelling?
Are the girlfriends people that have sailors in the same situation, like jobs or is it just BC? This is the first time I've heard about the division and the girls lol. Like I said, you have no idea how much you've put me at ease with your experience! I can't believe Chris is grad in a few weeks! I bet choosing something to wear isn't one of the top priorities because your so excited to see him but I can't help but imagine what I'm going to wear, look like, say lol or even act.
When was the last time you heard from Chris?
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