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Shipped out-boot camp 08/28
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Permalink Reply by NavyMum on
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((((hugs))))
That initial call is super short and scripted - he may not have been allowed to leave a message.
He'll do fine - he'll be super sleep-deprived for the first few days but he'll be fine.
Write him a letter - keep it upbeat and positive. You won't be able to mail it until you get the form letter but you can write in the meantime.
It'll be okay. Being a Navymum isn't always easy but it's rewarding to know we raised our child to love and serve our country.
Instead of being heartbroken - focus on what a great job you did raising him. Know that he's fine (you'll be told if he isn't) and that no news is good news in the Navy.
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My daughter left yesterday also. Its was so rough. I did get the call last night, very short and scripted as described. I miss her and cry alot but we have to hang in there, one day at a time. My daughter did say she may be calling again in about three weeks.
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Hey Leslie,
My son left yesterday to. Hopefully they will become friends. I always get upset in the evenings and mornings. Or someone will ask me how am I doing and then I cry. Lol I also got my call last night and we did write each other notes so when I'm missing him I just read the letter. It still makes me cry thou but that's ok. These ladies are wonderful on here and we will travel this journey together. Hang in there.
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Thanks. I've been writing him a letter a day as well. It does help. But I know our boys are still missed. Hang in there and take it one day at a time. :) Hugss!!!
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Permalink Reply by Timsmom97 on
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Shea please know you are not alone at all!❤️ I got a phone call from my son when he was landing and he was himself, then a couple hours later it was the scripted call. I cried for days!!! Keep yourself busy, focus on what he would want for you and write to him every day. I wrote a little something every day and just mailed it today. I got his address yesterday. You have to take one day at a time. It's all we can do... it's not easy but they are making us VERY proud!
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Hi Timsmom,
I liked your comment. And you are right our sons would want us to focus on what he would want for us. I know thou when that box comes I'll be crying. I hope I get the box and letter sooner than later.
And yes they are making us very proud.
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My son also just arrived yesterday! Same thing, big change in his tone from when he landed to the scripted call. Breaks your heart a little but I keep reminding myself how happy I will feel at the end of boot camp!
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Permalink Reply by Carlsmom on
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My son shipped out today... I’m still waiting for my call. I have been crying on and off all day... I had no idea it would be this hard! I have to keep reminding myself that he will be fine, I just miss him so much already
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Big hugs sent your way! My daughter left on the same day. One day at a time, today seems little easier than yesterday. I was given the advice to write a letter so it will be ready when we get the address, it oddly helped. Stay upbeat and strong!
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Hey Carlsmom,
Mine shipped out on Monday. These ladies are wonderful with their support and knowledge. I have been crying to but today was a little easier. I know it's so hard to get used to them not being here, that's what I'm trying to wrap my head around. Ugh!! I'm so proud of him, but I miss him. They are ok, they tell me in the navy no news is good news. I just have to remember our boys/girls are going thru an adjustment to. One day at a time and hang in there. Hugs!!
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Permalink Reply by Shelbie's Mom on
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Hi, I am happy for all the recruits who were able to ship to boot camp yesterday. My daughter was supposed to go also but was put on a medical hold due to an unidentifiable rash. She has a new ship date of Jan.2, 2018. I am so heart broken for her. She is really sad she didn't get to go. She is in good spirits despite the set back. She has such a good heart and would love to go help out in TX, but I can't let her go, nor do I think the Navy would let her go until this rash is cleared up. I will keep all of you in my thoughts and prayers. Stay strong.
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