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Ship 13 DIV 149
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Permalink Reply by amayesProudNavyMom on
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Hello. My son is also in Ship 13, DIV 149. NIce to meet you. Jon left on Feb 11th and I haven't heard from him since the night he arrived. I called the recruiter to get his address. How did you find out the graduation information? I am still finding my way around this site.
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Permalink Reply by Tripper'smomBetsy on
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Hello! It is great to hear from someone that has a son with mine! Tripper left on the 11th as well. We live in Oak Ridge, TN. I received his box last week, but no formal letter yet and no calls. I have been reading this web site like crazy trying to get a grasp of things. Tripp is headed to Pensacola for A school after PIR. I found out about PIR by looking at the website and locating his division. If you go to Bootcamp Moms there is a link there to graduation dates, by division and that is what I am going on. My son is 20 years old and we miss him badly! I would love to know more about you and your son! Betsy
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Hi! We are in Dearborn, MI. Jon left on the 11th as well. He will be 19 on April 5th. I got his box last week too. It was really wierd. I searched and searched that box for a note or something but no -nothing. He is my only child so it is very empy around my house. I am proud of him but dang it, this is way tougher then his very first day at school. Jon will remain in Chicago for A school. Damage Control was his choice so it is nice that he stays there through the summer. It is only a 5 hour drive for me and a 45 min plane ride. I will be making many weekend trips (whenever it is allowed).
I sent a few letters already and I noticed on some of these posts that I might have boobooed. His recruiter gave me his address and said I could start sending but some have said I should have waited til I got his first letter. It seems everyone I talk to says something different.
I could spend hours on this site. It is a great way to feel not so "alone" through this ordeal. I know Jon has always been a live for the moment kinda kid so this is a huge adjustment for him. I did a lot of his thinking for him so I hope he was paying attention lol.
It was great to meet you and hope to chat more as we move through this journey. It's gonna be a long 8 weeks! -
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Permalink Reply by andy on
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I thought I posted on this group already, but apparently not! Still learning my way around. I am a Ship 13, Div 149 mom. My son left NJ on Feb 11. He was delayed because of the snowstorm. It IS going to be a long 8 weeks....good luck to us all! I look forward to getting to know you all though this site. It will be nice to to have people to "talk" to who know exactly what we're going through.
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Permalink Reply by Fina R on
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hi all... my son is SHIP 13 DIV 149 too... glad to make your acquiantance. we are located in SO CA. i wrote 3 letters already... and i will send a activated phone card to him. we booked our trip already - flight, hotel and car... before you know it, we will be seeing our loved one and feeling SO PROUD !
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Hey Fina R! Where in South Carolina do you live? We have had family vacations to Myrtle and love it. Where are you staying? We are still undecided.
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hi Betsy, we are actually in Southern California :] we are looking to book a room in Ramada, is it true though that we must make arrangements soon? i looked into the refundable plane tickets and they are a great deal more...cost wise.
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Hi All! So tomorrow will be two weeks since Jon left home. To think we have 7 weeks to go. I really really want a letter or call. I wonder if we will receive one this weekend? My phone is attached to my side. I hope everyone is hanging in there!
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I feel the same way! But remember, we are 1/4 of the way there! I hate that T is gone, but I have to keep remembering that he hasn't quit, and he hasn't been thrown out! Our boys are growing, and learning things that we will appreciate in them. Hang in there! I am only crying about once a day now! A big improvement. Take care.
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Someone at work asked how boot camp was going. I told them it was awful.....mentally exhausting, worrisome, no mail or phone calls and to top it all off, I haven't been sleeping well......but my son is doing fine! I think having a child at boot camp must be harder than boot camp itself!
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I hear you andy! I don't know who suffers worse. I guess both parents and kids do a little bit of growing on this journey. Has anyone gotten letters yet? I was hoping for a letter or call this weekend. I have to share if anyone is looking for inspirational cards to send Blue Mountain Arts has some exception cards for "Mothers to Sons" and "Mother's to Daughters" cards. I found them at my local card/gift shop. They brought proud tears to my eyes.
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No letters yet, and it is so discouraging every time I go to the mailbox! I thought my homesickness for my son would ease, but it is still hanging on. I hope things will get easier as we near week three for our rising sailors. I have heard that the first three weeks are the worst for them.
I am praying for peace for all of the "Boot Camp Moms" and for strength for our children. -
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