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March 1, 2017
Hello everyone, I'm very new here but my son ships tomorrow! I took him to the recruiting station today and he was taken to another city for MEPS where my younger son and I will go tomorrow to see him sworn in and then he will fly out to Great Lakes. He is my eldest son, so this is all new to me. We are nervous but excited and extremely proud of him, but already missing him like crazy.
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Permalink Reply by DocMom98 on
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Sorry for my late response - My son's PIR is also 4/28. Can't wait to see him!
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Permalink Reply by cjtizzy55 on
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I think you just answered my unasked question. Our son left on 3/6 and we were calculating his PIR to be 4/28, but I guess we should add a week to that time frame. Still waiting for official letter. Patience is my new best friend.
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Permalink Reply by PT mom on
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Wheatonpup,
I love your name! We had a beloved wheaton who died 3 years ago, and now have a rescue wheaton mix <3
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Permalink Reply by Wheatonpup on
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Thanks! Our Wheaton pup is now 12 years old. She is such a joy. So social, she wants to meet everyone on our walks. Aren't they such good dogs?!
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My youngest son arrived at RTC last night. I am so very proud of him, but have that feeling of a part of me is with him and I am no longer whole!
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I agree totally Christina. I find that everywhere I look, something reminds me of him. I know he is in good hands and that the Navy will take excellent care of him, but that mama bear in me wants him back in MY hands.
You and your son will be in my thoughts and prayers.
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Permalink Reply by 2Navyladies on
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I am so glad someone feels the same way as me. I miss my daughter so much. This is my second one in.. My daughter left 3/1.. Praying for all our SR's!
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Christina, I understand exactly what you mean! A piece of my heart is at RTC right now. I am glad to know that my SR arrived safely and I am infinitely proud of his decision to serve our country, but boy do I miss that young man!!!!
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Our son swears in tomorrow! Like you said, nervous, but extremely proud! I will drop him off at recruiter this afternoon, then he will spend the night in hotel close to Ft. Dix. We will (hopefully) see him tomorrow for the swearing in ceremony. Bringing my Zen in!
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My thoughts are with you. It was nice seeing my son sworn in, but was sad at the same time because I knew that meant he was then ready to leave. My son has been gone since Tuesday and it has gotten easier - I don't cry when I see his truck in the driveway anymore! Good luck to you!
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Permalink Reply by Myangels on
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Hello my son leaves tomorrow to stay in hotel then flies out Wednesday. I see u mention Fort Dix. Are u from NJ? We are from Cape May Court House
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