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My son just literally walked out the door and is on his way to boot camp.
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Permalink Reply by KSmom-S2 D948 - SAILOR MOM! on
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My son left on the 16th. I am very proud and feel this decision is a good one but I also come from a long line of military members. I was also an army wife for 9 years so I know a little about the armed forces and how things work within the systems. So, my anxiety level about military service may not be as high as yours is right now. What is your son going to do in the Navy? How was he feeling about this decision?
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Permalink Reply by mxrnavymom S:10 D:339 PIR10/8/10 on
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he is very excited and is looking forward to being a sailor. he is going to be a corpsman - dental tech.
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Permalink Reply by ChrisAmo on
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It's not so much whether you did the right thing, but rather did he do the right thing? As far as the Navy is concerned, he is now an adult (we all know they aren't really but.....) and will have to make all his own decisions, regardless of what you want. You give the Navy a boy and the Navy gives you back a man. Really. You'll be absolutely amazed at the difference in him between today and 8 weeks from now when you see him at PIR (graduation). He'll walk taller, straighter, prouder. He'll be more polite, will know how to iron and fold his clothes, make his bed. He'll have made friends with lots of different other boys, he'll be more open to all the possibilites that await him in this world, he'll be in the best physical shape of his life.
He'll hate boot camp for the first 2-3 weeks and will whine and complain about everything (the food, the yelling, the discipline, he's tired, he's sick, he hates everyone etc. etc.) but by the 4th week everything will begin coming together and start to make sense. By the time he does Battlestations in the last week he'll be chomping at the bit to get on with his new life. The best moment will be when he calls after Battlestations and his capping ceremony and says "Hi Mom, I'm a sailor in the US Navy!" Fabulous, never-to-be-forgotten moment in both your lives.
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Awwww, thanks ChrisAmo, that makes me feel so much better!
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It's not an easy thing being a boot camp mom. I am so proud of my son and the difference in him is evident through his letters. Have you received your form letter yet? If you have, look up on N4M your Pass In Review group. These ladies will be your lifeline and become your biggest support. Who else knows better how you feel and what you're going through like other moms? Things will be okay and just start writing letters to him. Once you have his address (again, on the form letter) mail your letters. He will love getting a lot of letters at once. I tried to write a letter or send a small card 4-5 times a week. The first few weeks are hard both for you and him. Again, the other PIR moms will be there for you. Tonight my son is going through Battle Stations, the last hurdle before he can PIR. I am so anxious and nervous but also really excited to leave for Great Lakes in a few days! I made it a point to not write about anything negative. I always included stuff about celebrities, jokes, the animals. Before you know it, you'll be headed to Great Lakes for PIR. I hope this helps some. Take care!
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Thank nikosmom for your support. Things have gotten better over the past few days. The weekend was hard because it was the first weekend after he left. I got his UPS box with his clothes, that was exciting. Now just waiting for my form letter. I'm a little nervous though as my son has never been much of a writer. I like the idea about jokes that should help. Thanks again!
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My son left on the 23rd and he too will be a corpsman. He is my second son to join the navy. Cant believe I will have two sailors. My oldest is a MineMan and is stationed in Japan and loves it!
I will say as the mom who has gone through this that there is NOTHING else like it. It is different then sending your child off to college. We have zero control. Welcome to Navy Time...no longer mama time! The pride is unbelieveable and if you can go to PIR...GO! It is a ceramony that makes you so proud of your sailor and your country. It is an incredible event. Dont be surprised on how different your sailor will be. It amazes me the level of maturity that they achieve. I honestly think that if every american child joined any branch of the service for at least 2 years we would be a much better place...just by what they teach them about respect, honor, team work etc.
I agree....find your PIR group and hopefully someone from your sons ship and live there! I now have a very good friend whos son was on my sons ship at bc and they were good friends and we didnt know it until the week before PIR.
Encourage a meeting of the moms (and families) the night before....it is a bond like no other.
Congrats and as they say in the navy Bravo Zulu my friend...you are a Navy Mom!
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