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All Hands Magazine's full length documentary "Making a Sailor": This video follows four recruits through Boot Camp in the spring of 2018 who were assigned to DIV 229, an integrated division, which had PIR on 05/25/2018.
Boot Camp: Making a Sailor (Full Length Documentary - 2018)
Boot Camp: Behind the Scenes at RTC
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It's been 17 days since I said goodbye to my son. I can't say that was easy but I didn't let him see that I was anxious. A few quick photos and hugs after the official swear in and he was off! Now I actually have an address for him and have to send off the three letters I have already written. It came in the mail yesterday. Not a personal letter but a form letter with a real address (Ship #, and Division #) in his writing. I love that! That's the only thing I've gotten since the quick eleven second phone call that he arrived and was safe. Yes, I know. That's the only thing I should expect so far. Maybe he could write letters to me this next Sunday. I, too, have gotten info about the Sandboxx app. I don't think I'll use the Sandboxx app to write back. I'll just write letters in my own hand and with my computer. Got to get busy.
What is happening here at home? Not much since he left. The house is quiet. I am in his room. It's been converted to an office/guest room already. He knew that would happen. That's bittersweet. He's grown up. He doesn't have a lot of belongings but they are all in the closet. What shall I do with his stuff? He won't be able to use it for a long long time.
I am hoping he is remaining strong and handling all the challenges that he encounters each day. Several of my letters for him contained words showing that his stepfather and me are very proud of him. His father would have been proud too had he lived to see him grow up and join the Navy. Maybe I'll blog about that: The road to the Navy in spite of a huge loss. I know we are not alone in this struggle.
The next challenge is for us to handle each day without him. His picture from the swearing in is located in the dining room/kitchen. I see it daily. A bit of sadness lingers as well as a growing sense that he has chosen well and will be fine.
We have to find a way to Chicago. The possibilities for airfare and lodging are numerous. Would it be a good idea to get a hotel near the trains and not rent a car? I would love to see Chicago and have a mini family vacation while we are the area. Maybe take my son with us for the day or the weekend if he gets liberty. But this might not even happen. Worry takes over still and I'll just have to take it day by day. I can do this!
SunnyLisa
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