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My daughter left to boot camp July 28th
My only child, my daughter left to boot camp July 28th. It's been very hard every day since. I have been crying every day. I raised her as a single mother. My heart feels so heavy. I don't even want to go home from work anymore because my place feels so empty without her now. It hurts to even look at her stuff or even walk pass them. To make matters worst her dog is missing her so much too. Sometimes he'll go sit by the door wait for her to walk in. He's been sulking around a lot too. Just breaks my heart. I feel so sad. She was always with me never stayed anywhere for more then a week. It's a tough week for me and her little shihtzu/maltese. I already recieved her box of clothes two days ago. When I opened it I sobbed and sobbed. Been writing to her already looking forward to a letter from her.
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Comment by lemonelephant on August 5, 2015 at 11:09pm
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Tanna L, I left info for you on your My Page.
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Comment by TyNavyMum on August 6, 2015 at 12:16pm
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My son left the 28th too, still waiting for the form letter it certainly can't come soon enough. My hubby and I are trying to get use to the new normal of being empty nesters but we miss him so much. Each day that passes is the longest we've went without talking nor seeing our son. I know he is doing great but no communication with him is so overwhelming at times! I keep trying to think each day that passes is one day closer to seeing him!! ((Hugs)) to you all!
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Comment by Navy_Mom_23 on August 6, 2015 at 9:05pm
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My daughter left July 29. We have a 12 year old son who is now an only child at home. We have always been really close. We would talking five + times a day before she left to now nothing. I am heart broken. In her kid Box she wrote us letters and I just fell apart. I have a prayer that I say every morning and every night. I write her everyday. I pray for you to find peace and know your daughter is doing amazing things! God bless you and your baby's pup
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Navy_Mom_23, I left info for you on your My Page.
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TyNavyMum, I left info for you on your My Page.
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Jennifer, I left info for you on your My Page.
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Comment by Tati's mum on August 6, 2015 at 10:30pm
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Thank you so much. I'm glad I'm not alone. I'm still waiting on the letter. Nothing again today. I called her recruiter today to get her address. He told me he would call me back when he gets the info. Still waiting.
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Tanya'smom, wait on The Form Letter to know the address and PIR date for sure. Arrival and What Happens at the RTC within Boot Camp Moms (and loved ones) will let you know what is happening and what to expect.
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Comment by ProudmomofD3 on August 6, 2015 at 10:58pm
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I'm so glad to have all of your comments and advice. My daughter has been away for a little over a week. I am so excited for her to be pursuing her dreams. Blessing to all. Have a wonderful night.
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lemonelephant, Thank you so much very helpful info.
annyD's mom, TyNavyMum, Navy_Mom_23, ProudmomofD3, Have you all received the form letter yet? I'm still waiting for an address to write my daughter.
Gosh I'm still so sad. I broke down at work yesterday. I had to make a beeline for the restroom to sob. I didn't want my coworkers to see me but one came in on me. But she already knew what was going on. She's so nice she stayed with me until I calmed down. I read some comments on how some of the SR get so discouraged because they get homesick, sad, etc. I hope she's not one of them. I pray everyday that she gets thru this.
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