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Leaving Today
My 21 year old son left for boot camp today. I was surprised at the emotions that took over. I was so proud of him and axious for him to go to the Navy but when the day came, I felt an emptiness that could only be described as a mother's love.
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Comment by T.SylvesterMomShip09Div041 on November 15, 2011 at 8:46am
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My son left yesterday also, I got the call last night at 230a to let me know he was there and he had arrived. I was so glad to hear from him.
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Comment by StevenHMmom on November 15, 2011 at 2:39pm
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Traketa....my son called me at 1:30 am to let me know he made it safely...he is my only son, so the call made me feel a little better (just hearing from him).
Thanks Denise I will check it out.
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Comment by MaggieMay on November 16, 2011 at 4:44pm
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My son left for bootcamp on Oct 26th. I felt the same way as you. I hadn't prepared myself for watching him leave and it tore my heart up. But once I got his first letter it made me feel so much better. I'm patiently waiting for a phone call (something more than the 30-second "Hey mom, I'm here")
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Joshmom,
Yes I can't wait for the letter to arrive!
It's like waiting for Christmas
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I tried not to cry in front of my son....but he told his dad he saw a tear. I really broke down once I left....that was the hardest but I felt better once I got the call that he made it safely.
Now I am anxiously waiting on my first letter...
I didn't want him to see me cry or make him sad that was my main concern....he had to focus on BC.
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Comment by Jellysmom on November 17, 2011 at 3:55am
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My Daughter arrived in Chicago Nov 15,2011 and said she meet up with a few other people going to bootcamp . She said the lines were to long at most of the restaurants so they all decided to get chicago dogs after dinner they went to check in at the USO office and then I didn't hear from her for about 3 hours . That is when I got the standard phone call , Im here , sending my stuff home , I will call you in 3 weeks gotta go bye,
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Crazydaisy, I wish I could give you advice but I don't know what to tell you. I thought I was prepared to see my son leave but when he hugged me tighter than he ever has I just lost it. The tears just show how much you love your son so I think it's ok to cry. I got another letter from my son yesterday and he's suppose to be given a phone call tonight so I've got my fingers crossed. I sensed the homesickness in his letter and he really looks forward to anyone writing him so ladies please send your recruits plenty of letters - it really does help. It's their only connection to the outside world and home!
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My son also said he wouldn't be homesick but according to the posts I've read on here he most likely will be....so I already have my cards ready and my 1st letter ready to send....just need the address...I miss him and understand how important getting mail is so I'm Ready! I
I don't think nothing can prepare you for letting go of your child, just kno he will be fine and come back a changed man.
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Comment by Diver Mom on November 19, 2011 at 12:10am
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If you cry infront of him, that is normal. Tell him that it is because you are so proud of him. I had a year to prepare and it was a hard journey for me. As the time came closer, there were more and more hugs. I earned the right to hug whenever I told him and he did. Tight wonderful embraces. Then in a letter he told me how much he missed us. I wrote back telling him to embrace his dream. Be the best he can be and be a team player. We get to see him for Thanksgiving and I feel so blessed to be his mom. His PIR is Dec 2. It went by faster than I thought it would. You will get stronger during this journey. And in my opinion, tears are just okay. Hope this helps. Tell him to study now, so not so much during BC.
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