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My Son Left this Morning
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Permalink Reply by AustinsMom on
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We didn't get our call as of this morning.
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Permalink Reply by Marianne on
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So...to be clear; Austin's Mom and K.W. no phone call yet?
I have no clue as mine leaves in 10 days but I'm here to support you both.
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Permalink Reply by TSUNAMISMOM on
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Mines called at 2am in the morning
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No call as of today. (Tuesday) Sad momma
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Permalink Reply by tcrunsutc on
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My son left on Wednesday, and I havent gotten a call either. His dad and i got a text that said "I made it" and I was wondering if maybe he texted us instead of calling?
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He finally called at 2am , I was so Relieved.
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Permalink Reply by BratGirlForever on
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Mine leaves next Tuesday 11/20. He said "dont write". Did anyone else have a SR say they didn't want mail so they "avoid any attention"? I suppose I can wait for him to write and he can let me know he is ok with getting mail. Just curious if the mom side says write write write but the SR side doesn't want them. Dont want to do more harm than good.
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Yup! My son just came home and said instead of leaving on the 20th (next Tuesday) he leaves Monday afternoon and doesn't want mail or letters with him as he wants to "avoid having someone read out his letters from home" to his group at GL.
Can they change the date of departure? We were prepared to have a family dinner all together, including cousins, aunts and friends and then drop him off at the hotel for the evening. Now he's also saying we cannot watch the swearing in?? Folks purposely took that day off work.
Feeling like a helicopter parent...
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Permalink Reply by B'sNukeMoM⚓️MMN(Vet) on
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Marianne - The departure date can change - that's one thing you will find out with the Navy - "it's needs of the Navy" and "hurry up and wait ". You will learn to be flexible - Semper Gumby!
Their letters are not read in front of anyone unless they do something to bring attention to them. Keep the envelopes plain, white - no glitter, etc and they will be fine. They may say they don't want letters now but trust me - they will want letters! Start writing as soon as they leave and # the letters in the bottom corner. Then when you get their address you can mail them out and they will know what order to open them in. Keep the letters positive and encouraging.
We went to our sons swearing in and even drove to the airport and were able to say goodbye one last time. For some though they don't want it because they might feel it's too emotional - your son might not want to see you cry! Hang in there!
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My son just went to meet with the recruiter. We are expecting to take him to the hotel Monday 11/19 and say goodbye there. Im sure he wants to get in the zone. Put on his game face. Tuesday is a quick medical recheck and a final swear in and off to the airport so we will not be there.
Im sure the letters are the same thing. Nothing to expose any weakness or give info to be used to make him "crack".
I raised three boys and this is their typical MO. Might be different for girls, Idk. I won't send any letters until I hear from him it is ok. Maybe ill work out a "code" he can write to me on his form letter or in his first letter so I know it is ok to send.
Last thing I want to do it make it harder for him with either action !!
Will see if he comes back today with a new date. Wondering if Thanksgiving is pulling things up a day to a Monday flight to GL.
That would be emotional robbery ;)
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Ditto here...son left for paperwork this afternoon. Last we heard it was that he was to leave mid afternoon Monday. We don't get to witness the swearing in. It might change when he gets home but...ugh.
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BratGirlForever - I think he will change his mind and want letters!
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