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So tomorrow my first born son will be leaving for boot camp and I am a ball of emotions! I know he will be just fine and he is bettering himself but not being able to talk to him for 8 weeks is going to be very hard! Any advise on how to make this time fly by? I know I can only send him letters, but any suggestions on what to write and not write in them? I just pray that this time goes by fast!
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Permalink Reply by B'sNukeMoM⚓️MMN(Vet) on
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Hi Katie - be sure to join the boot camp group. I left the link in the welcome message on your page. You’ll find lots of helpful info there and a timeline of what happens. And once you receive the official letter (in about 9-14 business days) you can then join the group for his PIR (graduation). Keep your phone handy and be prepared to get a quick 30 second call when he arrives at BC. It is a scripted call and you won’t really be able to say much - he’ll tell you he’s arrived and that he may call again in about 3 weeks. Just make sure you answer the phone no matter what it shows up - you don’t want to miss the call. Count Friday’s rather than individual days to help the time pass quicker. Figure about 9 Friday’s until PIR but it could be a week either way. Hang in there and remember no news is good news!
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Permalink Reply by Northwoodsmom on
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Permalink Reply by G.G. on
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You must be excited, we will keep your child in prayer, and you as well.
I was the same when my child was in training. I missed the first two calls, I was going crazy, I couldn’t call back. I waited for my child to call me. Talk about emotions, lol. You will get through it.
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Hi Katie, the best thing you can do for him now is alot of praise for what he is doing. You miss him but try not to dwell on that in your letters. Give him encouragement and keep him updated on what's happening at home and with his friends. Go out with your friends, find a hobby, keep yourself busy. When you need encouragement or a place to cry, write something on here instead of letters to him that are sad. This place is amazing, you will find a friendly ear and a comforting response. God bless you on this new journey, you will find you are stronger than you think.
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My youngest daughter left for BC on February 11th so I totally know how you feel. It was about 2.5 weeks before I got her graduation letter and then another day or so when I got my first actual letter from her. It’s really hard but encouraging them is always helpful to them. They do get a call home around week 3 so that was awesome to hear her voice. Their first few weeks is really rough but just keep their spirits up! Hang in there mom’s once you start getting letters it gets easier and goes by faster!
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