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my son left for boot camp last tues and I am trying to deal with not hearing from him can I get some good advice
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Comment by lisabt64 on February 6, 2010 at 12:52pm
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Thanks so much that is a good idea I am going to start writing letters to him........I feel better I am not the only sad navy mom! when did the form letter come? good luck to your son!
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Comment by abbyblue on February 6, 2010 at 12:56pm
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Welcome to N4M’s. This site is full of information, support and encouragement. Please join the group http://www.navyformoms.com/group/newmomsstophere ,
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thanks connie for the great advice........and encourgament.....my son is not a big writer either and he just left so I have to give it time the navy for moms is great and helpful.....good luck to your son as well did he grad yet?
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thanks BR549 you are right maybe its good I dont hear anything ........we navy moms have to just pray and hang in there but we are all so proud of our sons when its all over.........thanks for the advice good luck to your son
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Thanks kathy for sharing your experience with your son in the navy........I am sure it will be rewarding when he graduates but now it horrible waiting and missing him.........I cant wait till I get the address and we start writing back and forth it will be nice to hear from him............congrads on your son! thanks again for your information
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Comment by Danielle's mom on February 6, 2010 at 10:16pm
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My daughter left on Dec 8th for bootcamp. I got her first actual letter on Dec 24th. You would have thought I had won the lottery! I was so relieved and excited. From there on out I got at least 2 letters a week and my mailman always delivered them on Wednesdays. She was only allowed to write on Sundays up until about 2 or 3 weeks ago. She actually graduated this past Friday the 5th. It was an awesome experience. She actually loved bootcamp. She was the RPOC when she graduated. She leaves for a-school next Wed. I'm sure you'll hear from him soon. The first phone call is also a big relief and it wasn't until like the 3rd week in January when that happened. God Bless you and your son.
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navy aunt thanks so much for your information..that helped alot i did finally get a call yesterday and he said he sent a letter already he sounded good on the phone and that helped..........I will start writing letters thanks that is a good idea. this is his first week he has alot to go thru yet just praying he will get thru it.......hope your son is doing good and good luck to him! thanks so much for the encourgement ...........
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thanks wendymm for the good idea with pictures.......it must be really hard for them being over there during holidays and birthdays my sons birthday is tues feb 9th he is turning 21 I feel bad I am not with him ....its funny when you said your son said it sounded like you were going to jump out of the phone when he called.....I did the same thing lol when he finally called me sat.........I will try to find moms that had boys in the same time as mine thanks.....good luck to your son
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Comment by Kristi (Ship 3 Div 139) on February 8, 2010 at 10:32am
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My son also left on February 2nd --- and I can totally relate to what you're feeling. I miss him so much it's almost like a physical pain --- and I am also wondering what is he doing, how does he feel --- etc. etc. I am a single mom and he is my only child -- so now it's just me and my dog :( I haven't gotten his box yet or his address so i can write him -- hope that comes soon. Stay strong and know that time will heal what you're feeling right now. It's a transition period -- and I bet the Navy will be great for your child !!! :)
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Thanks Linda. The RPOC is the Recruit Chief Petty Office. She was picked to do that job by one of the RDC (commanding officers). She got to carry the sword (Cutlass) at graduation. She was in charge of her division when the Commanding officers were not there. She loved it.
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