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Recruit arrived Dec 18. Anyone else's?
Hi Parents!
My son arrived at Great Lakes yesterday. I'm looking to connect with other parents whose recruit did, as well. My daughter is in the Navy - over 5 years now - and our parent group during her time at Grear Lakes, was wonderful.
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Permalink Reply by KLT73 on
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Being through this journey before, I'm comfortable with what's next, but I will definitely seek out other members (indesignated group forums) once I know what division he's in. Thank you so much for the support.
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Thanks so much, you are always right on top of things. I appreciate the info. No box yet and it seems the week is moving at a snails pace. He is our only kiddo so we are also getting used to an empty nest! Sending you lots of blessings for helping us all out:)
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Permalink Reply by 4boys4me on
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Our son arrived at BC on 12/18 as well, anxiously awaiting a mailing address ourselves. So hard to think of him so far from home for Christmas, and not even a card to read. ☹
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I sure know how you feel. My son's bday is in 2 weeks, too. He's always been home for both. Sigh... I'm so happy for the path he's chosen, but it's sure a tough one to adjust to, as a parent, when they're away. I've been fortunate to see my daughter for most Christmases, while she's been in the Navy, but missed almost all of her birthdays.
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Permalink Reply by sue1214 on
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Its extremely hard! I know they say no phone calls, but really hoping for a Christmas mircle
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Hi Sue1214: When my daughter was in Navy Bootcamp, I received 4 brief phone calls from her, throughout the time she was there. I had more phone calls that letters, because they only had a little time on Sundays to correspond; they were just so busy. My daughter was also in one of the 900 performance divisions - state flags - so I don't know if that was a factor. I don't know what it will be like, this time around. Christmas may be too early in their training, for a call, but I'll be praying for that miracle, for you.
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My daughter arrived at boot camp December 18th as well.
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The box arrived today-what an amazingly bittersweet Christmas delivery! I guess that means we are moving along...really anxious for an address. Merry Christmas to all of you and sending joy and peace as you journey through boot camp!
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Permalink Reply by kkxdmom on
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My daughter arrived December 18th as well!!! We received her box last Friday - much quicker than I anticipated. Awaiting the form letter - even though I understand it will take a bit, I actually waited by our mailbox for the mail yesterday - lol!
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