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My son just left for Bootcamp this morning. This is the first time in 19 years that I don't know exactally where he is, how he's doing or if he's okay. Very tough I must say.
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Comment by quintsmama on August 1, 2011 at 10:34am
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I did this very same thing, this same time last year. I was so sad. I want to prepare you that you will get a very short phone call from him some time right after he gets to gets to Great Lakes and he will sound very stressed. I think that want to intimidate them. I heard them yelling in the back ground at the sailors, BUT, my son later told me that it was not that bad. Also, you will get a box very soon that has all of his stuff he took with him in there, its okay to cry. I actually smelled my for days until the smell wore off, silly me. But they do fine. As long as thye do what they are told they do fine. They develop great friends in their squad and they really do mature, so much. When I got to Great Lakes, our son was opening doors for me. So you hang in there and it is okay to be sad, don't let anyone make you think otherwise.
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Comment by Tonya K(Ship 03 Div 319) on August 1, 2011 at 11:12am
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Thank you so much for your response, I know I am one of many moms going through this empty stressful time. He has waited for this day for 2 years now, and has wanted to be in the Navy since that first meeting with his recruiter. I know he will do great, it will be a big adjustment for all of us but in the end we will all be better for going through it.
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Comment by ebigirl on August 1, 2011 at 12:32pm
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I hope it helps you to know that he is in a great pace and will be very well taken care of. The fear of the unknown is so very real for parents (especially moms), but trust others when they tell you he is ok and inn a good place. Because this is something that HE has wanted and dreamed of, he will do very well. This is what I found with my son.
Take advantage of all that this website has to offer. There is a TON of information here, and a ton of other moms and some dads with great experience and advise. Welcome to the Navy!
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Thank you all very much, this helps alot.
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Comment by Angie (Dan's Mom) on August 1, 2011 at 2:45pm
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Tonya Hang in there I think bootcamp is rougher on us than it is on them. My son just graduated from his A School (CTR) and came home Friday nite for the first time since leaving for bootcamp last January We had a family and friends BBQ yesterday and he was telling bootcamp stories to all his friends I overheard him repeatedly say that it was boring , that he spent way too much time sitting on the floor, that there was a lot of hurry up and wait. Later that day I got some of his letters that I kept out and re read him passages that he had written when he was homesick or frustrated and he said looking back on it, it was nothing
The joy on his face now telling his NAY stories to all his friends at home and hearing his pride in himself is amazing Bootcamp is 8 long weeks for us but looking back it was cake I dont think I ever cried so much as when he was in bootcamp
Hang in there Just keep writing him It really does get them through
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Comment by NJNavy (IC,CS) on August 1, 2011 at 2:48pm
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Stand Tall, Stand Proud Navy Mom
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Comment by milena01 on August 1, 2011 at 7:43pm
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Tonya, hang in there! It is very tough on us moms. But your child is in great hands. My son left on June 14. His graduation is comingnup next week, August 12. I can't believe I will get to see him next week. I am so proud oh him. He will be so proud of himself and his huge accomplishment! :-D I think the worse for me has been the wIting for communication. But, it will come. I agree with Mrs. Y above. Stand Tall, Stand Proud Navy Mom! Your son is the bomb!!!
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Wow congrats to you milena01 and your son, I can only imagine after 8 weeks how excited you both will be to see each other, and he should be very proud of himself and his accomplishments. They are very special young men and women. I am still awaiting that first phone call, it should come any time now. It's a tough thing for us moms, but I am a strong woman who raised a strong man, and we will both get through this no problem. Thank you all for making this easier just by your kind words and knowing there are people to talk to who are hanging in there with me. Navy mom's are the bomb too!!
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You got it sister! Navy Moms are the bomb also!
Hopefully by now, you heard from him. Really, really soon, you will receive some letters from him AND get to speak with him(even if it is rare, LOL). And, then, before you know it, his graduation!!! Woohoo!
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Comment by Proudmom on August 2, 2011 at 7:47pm
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Tonya, My SR. is the same age, He left on 7/25. I am waiting on the form letter so we can start writing. I guess this is just another opportunity for us moms to be strong> Try to talk to as many friends as you can about what you are feeling. It helps so much to hear supportive words from those who love us and our SR, and of course this website is an awesome resource!
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