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Comment by chetma on September 22, 2010 at 9:39am
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I am getting ready to send my son to BC on Monday. So many things to worry about. I'm glad your son got there ok. What can they take with them? Did he take his cell phone?
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Comment by NM Loreta-Ship11,Div002 PIR11/19 on September 22, 2010 at 11:26am
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Hi Whoshero,
My son went yesterday as well and I got 'the call' (a whole 15 second scripted one like) at 8:30 last nite. I too struggled the last few weeks and TONS the last few days. God be with him and mine and them all. I can't wait for my next phone call! I can't wait to find out his address/ship info, etc. I miss him way to much!
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Chetma..mine took his cell and got to use it up till he entered the USO. He texted me when the wheels touched the ground. After that..NADA! Althought..my 'call' last nite (the 15 second scripted sounding one that said he was there and to expect the 'box' and that he can call me in a few weeks came from his personal cell phone. ;-/
Other then that..he had a book to read on the plane and the clothing on his back.
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Thanks its so good to hear about all of your experiences it helps. I am going to take my son to lunch today and love on him the lasst few days i can. Then we pray and wait for the calls :}
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Comment by whoshero on September 23, 2010 at 4:30pm
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Hi Chetma, Enjoy these last few days...they go fast. He did take his phone with him and I received texts and calls all along the way until the "I'm here, I'm okay, I'll call in 3 weeks or so, I love you, bye" call. His day started at 4 am and he called at 7:26 pm, he was very tired. He is very excited to be there so it makes it easier for me to let him go. His gf is missing him a lot too, he will miss both his and her birthdays so they celebrated early but I know it will be hard for her that he'll be gone. Prayers for all.
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Comment by NavyMom2010 on September 24, 2010 at 11:17am
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Those first 3 weeks will be the hardest. Once you get that address send SOMETHING DAILY! They soooo treasure the letters. And there is always someone who gets no mail at all. Ask your son/daughter if they know anyone like that and if they do, please get their name and send them somthing too.
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