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The call
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Comment by Michigan Cindy on November 14, 2012 at 8:01pm
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He will be sounding WAY different in just 8 short weeks. Probably not so short for you, however.
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Comment by Diane2707 on November 14, 2012 at 9:46pm
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Try and stay strong. I am going thru this too and it's so hard to hear your own son sound like that. I am 5 weeks into this and i have received my second phone call (which was emotional also) and 3 letters. Your son made a very grown up decision to join the Navy...he will be fine :) You will be too!!!! Just look forward to the next phone call and letters :)
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Comment by DebbieF (Ship 14 Div 055) on November 14, 2012 at 10:25pm
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Lucky you being 5 weeks in. I wish I could fast forward life a bit! Anyway thanks for the encouragement!
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Cindy cannot wait to hear his not so sad voice!
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It will happen, Debbie. The post-bootcamp stories are quite comical. I know how difficult it is to have him gone with limited contact. But we've all been there, nobody has died from it, and you have real good prize at the end of the tunnel. Are you planning to attend his PIR? I don't know where you are from, but it will be COLD in Chicago.
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Comment by Pennadair on November 15, 2012 at 9:36am
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Hi, Debbie,
When I got my "I'm here" phone call, I felt the same way. He seemed so cold and scripted, but then I realized that it wasn't him, it was the situation. I am two weeks in today, and I feel so much better. There are a lot of great people on this site who will really help you - I know they helped me. I cried at the drop of a hat for the first week, but I am better now, at peace with his decision. I had to remind myself that it is about HIM, not me. Stay strong, and reach out for support when you need it!
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Hi pennadair,
I'm more ok with it than my husband. I knew that would happen but what was strange is we spoke to him 3 hours before and he had met some nice guys and they were all laughing...it was nice to know he was doing good, then that call changed our thought process. But I've watched all the boot camp videos and that call was to be expected...they break them down quick! Thanks for your kind words of wisdom. I really appreciate it!!
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i to got the 15 second i made it to boot camp call. somehow after that call it was different. i decided to write letter to him starting today and when he can recieve them it will give him something to read. I can tell you the first day all i did was cry. you are so write it is all about him, I can telll you this mom couldn't be more proud. i miss him alot, but he is putting his mind and body on the line for us. so why should i be so sad.. one day at a time just like i have told him
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Good for you momkleiva......that's an awesome attitude! So very true, so very true!
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Susie from Cali, that makes perfect sense. I was writing one continuous letter, but maybe I'll separate them. It probably makes them feel good when they get multiple letters! Thanks for advice!!
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