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My son left today

I am so lost. My son left today and I don't know what to do, how to stay connected and can't stop crying. Please help! He's at Chicago airport now waiting for the shuttle.

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Comment by lovemysailor on March 11, 2013 at 7:08pm: hang in there!!!! you can do it just stay strong and try to find something to keep your mind busy. Easier said then done I know but the time will go by fast and soon this moment will be just a memory you will look back on. Stay focused on how good of a future he is going to have now and all the thing he will be able to accomplish.

once you get his ship and division information find others who have SR with you and talk with them. You will be suprised how conected you can get with some people on here.

Comment by lemonelephant on March 11, 2013 at 7:27pm: Hang in there and stick with us. It does get better.

Join the group, DEP-Leavin for bootcamp in March, to connect with others with loved ones who left today and may have PIR together.

I see you have joined, Boot Camp Moms (and loved ones); you may want to join, or at least check out, PIR Reference Information and New Members Stop Here. Once you know your SR’s PIR date and/or division number, watch in Boot Camp Moms (and loved ones) and/or at http://www.navyformoms.com/forum/topics/groups-listed-by-pir-date and join the group for that once it has been created. There will be a lot of great information and support for you in those groups. Be sure to check out the Pages (found under the pictures of the Members) and Discussions within the groups. Arrival and What Happens at the RTC within Boot Camp Moms (and loved ones) will let you know what is happening and check out OPSEC and PERSEC (Making Changes To Your Profile) because there is a change you may want to make, but you will also want to check out the other Pages in all of the groups.

(Group names within this comment are clickable links.)

Comment by Joelle415 (Ship 14 Div 175) on March 11, 2013 at 10:04pm: Thank you guys! This is so helpful, I already feel like I am not alone!

Comment by theresa320 on March 12, 2013 at 10:41am: crying is okay. its tears of joy and being so proud of your son. believe me, i am still crying. i have the cleanest eye ducts in the world. stay connected and once you find what division and ship, you can bond with others.

Comment by daviyonmom on March 12, 2013 at 12:38pm: It gets easier I cried myself when my youngest son left on Feb.11th. I would like to share something that helped me. Whenever I would think about him and cry which was often. I started writting letters up until I recieved his address and that me a whole lot. Once you hear his voice from the first call it will make you feel better. I am here for you and will be praying with you.

Comment by Joelle415 (Ship 14 Div 175) on March 12, 2013 at 10:26pm: Thanks for the advice. I'm going to write him often, I'm just afraid he will think its cheesy and be embarrassed to get a ton of letters all at once. I haven't cried in five hours though!!!

Comment by Ctownmom (Ship 13, Div 011) on March 13, 2013 at 4:40am: Receiving letters while in boot camp is the highlight of the SR's day. Write as often as you can, keep you letters positive and uplifting. As tough as this is on us moms it's tough on our kids. Regardless of how your SR felt about you before going to boot know that it will change (I found for the better) , your SR will love all your support and be thankful for you. Remember, we are here for you. This is an amazing group. ((((NMH)))