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Son arrived at boot camp Dec. 13
My youngest son arrived at boot camp on Dec. 13 I thought it would be easier for me since I already have a son in the Navy, but it is still hard going through this process.
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Comment by ProudSDmom_18 on December 26, 2018 at 8:30pm
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Mine too!! Did you receive the form letter yet? I am eagerly waiting...
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No not yet, hopefully it will come within the next couple days!
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Mine too! I received my form letter today. This is my youngest and first in the military. I can't wait to be able to talk to him, but happy that I can write him now.
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CCCA that’s awesome to hear, hopefully ours will get here soon!
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Comment by KLT73 on December 27, 2018 at 1:04am
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M & J's Mom. My youngest arrived December 18 & I have a daughter 5+ years in the Navy & I know exactly what you mean. Their Dad & I were both in the military (Marine Corps), so with my daughter & now my son, I thought I'd handle this better; but it's so different when you're a parent. Blessings to you and your family.
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Thank you blessings to you and yours! I also thought I would handle it better since he is my second one going in, but I was wrong. I think it’s worse because he is my last kid leaving the nest. But I’m positive they will do great,
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Thank you. My recruit called this morning, but only because admin needed some additional info for his rating paperwork. He is so sick. He sounded terrible & the fitness test is today :( My heart hurts for him. He's not the only one sick in his division. Praying for all of them.
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Comment by HikerMom on December 27, 2018 at 7:41pm
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My son arrived Dec 13 too. Sounds like we're really close to getting that form letter.
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Hikermom I really hope so, need to start planning for graduations!
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KLT73 I will keep them in my prayers. My oldest got really sick while there, but he pushed through it, and I know your son will too!
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