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Just left for Boot camp
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Comment by KarenL on April 14, 2010 at 12:41pm
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My son left April 12 (Monday) for boot camp. I have all the mom feelings and angst, but I am so very proud of him for making this courageous decision and following through! My thoughts are with all of you going through the new separation!
Take care
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Comment by BunkerQB on April 14, 2010 at 9:07pm
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See the menu bar above? Click on MY PAGE. Links to a number of groups have been left on your page.
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Comment by Duston'sMom on April 17, 2010 at 9:06am
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Mine left on 4/13 for BC. Today is easier than yesterday and yesterday was easier than the day before. Hopefully that continues.
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Comment by Sealifedifferently-ship11/Div209 on April 17, 2010 at 10:30am
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I understand how you feel. My son left for basic on April 14th and my heart has been empty ever since. I find myself crying from time to time. I think iti is the "unknown" I do not know if he is OK and I think that is what bothers me. Again that is just being a MOM. A moms job is to try and protect their children but also I am learning that I have to let him go and start his own life. It is not easy but I am sure that when I see him again he will be all grown up and a better person. Hang in there.... I am right there with you.... Kim
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Comment by purplelis1 on April 17, 2010 at 2:45pm
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So true Kim thanks. Hold old is your son? Mine is 21 (letting go is hard expecially when you can't talk to them)
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My son is 22 and I am still having an issue letting go.... Where is your son in this process?
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Just received the"kid in a box". Hubby wants me to wait until he gets home tonight so that we can open it together. It's just nice to see my son's handwriting on the top--nothing but his name, but it's enough for now.
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