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Today my son left his childhood to become his own man.

Today is the beginning of a new chapter for me. My youngest son left today for Navy Boot Camp. He was so excited and I so tried to keep that stiff upper lip for him. But like most moms, I cried and its only been 3 hours since he left and I am so missing him.

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Comment by Navy Mom Lisa (Ship 11 Div. 128) on February 16, 2011 at 7:52pm: Hang in there. I was in your shoes just last Thursday. For me, it feels good to cry. I miss him terribly, but I have to be strong for him. This website and the advice that come through here is incredible. I'm so glad I have this to come to. To connect with people that are feeling the same pain makes it comforting to me (not the pain part, but you know what I mean) :). I can talk to my family members, but they don't have any kids that has left them the way my son left. As the moms here will say "keep the faith". It will be fine. We all have to believe that. We need to be proud of the great kids we raised. I do feel very blessed to have such a great son who decided on his own that he wants to make something of himself and he is so determined to retired by the time he is "40" yrs old that it make me feel great :).

Anyway, Good luck. I think I will go home and finally open the "box" :(

Lisa

Comment by Momma Ship07 Div 111 on February 16, 2011 at 7:52pm: It's ok to cry!! It cleanses the soul. My son left about 3 weeks ago. It will get better. Send lots of letters but not a lot of cards. They only have a little space for personal things. Send mail, mail and more mail. They live for that. Tell everyone that loves him to send mail!!! I got my first phone call today!! He sounds great! He will be OK!!

Comment by AJVNavyMom on February 16, 2011 at 9:16pm: It's all part of the journey. How incredibly hard it is to let our children go. Our son left about 6+ weeks ago....I still cry. Yes, write him as much as possible. They love mail. keeps them connected. Remember to write of happy, strong things....never let him know your sad. I send cards and letters, seems to be ok. Sometimes I have lots to write, and others I just want to send a quick "thinking of you" card. All the best to your son and family!

Comment by Lamarmama 09/139 on February 17, 2011 at 12:06am: All of your comments have already made me feel more at ease. You would think I would be use to this. I went through the similar experience with my oldest when he left for Marines boot camp 7 years ago. I just think since this one is the baby and being divorced, it really is an empty nest.

Comment by mommajo on February 18, 2011 at 2:33am: I'm crying just remembering when my son left for boot camp (5-4-2010). He's now in Nuke Power School and under a different kind of stress but I'm so glad that I have Navy4Moms to come to. I really am proud of the man he's become in such a short time; I know all of you will feel the same when you see them in uniform standing tall and proud. And the tears will still come...

Comment by Lamarmama 09/139 on February 18, 2011 at 2:42am: Well I got the infamous call around 8 p.m. At least I know where he is and that he is sage. mommajo, mine too will be a nuke. 9 weeks isn't that long is it?

Comment by Dunesmom on February 20, 2011 at 5:30pm: The letter writting helps. Gosh i think i wrote to my Sailor everyday and cryed while doing it. Mine has been in since Aug. 24, 2009. Miss him every day but the crying is slowed down. You will see what a great decision he has made and what a man he will become even in just those first few weeks of boot camp. Lots of hugs coming your way.

Comment by Lamarmama 09/139 on February 21, 2011 at 1:04am: Thanks Dunesmom, I know he will be an awesome sailor. Just miss him soooo much.

Comment by Lamarmama 09/139 on February 24, 2011 at 10:55pm: Thank you Kristy so much for those encouraging words. I have been through this before when my oldest son went to Marine boot camp seven years ago. I guess its different because this one is my baby.

Comment by Lala Ribbon Queen PIR Ribbons on March 7, 2011 at 4:11pm: My sailor went to bootcamp almost a year ago. I cried then, I cried during, I cried after, and I still cry sometimes. There are some hard days and some good days. After bootcamp there are still some hard days but they are easier with more contact. Hang in there, write lots of letters and be sure and join your PIR group. You will make lots of friends there and maybe get a chance to meet many of them at the meet and greet. Start writing letters and as soon as you get the form letter send them to your SR. They live fore mail. Welcome to N4M's :-)