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Hi,
My name is Joanne. I ama single Mom and my youngest daughter entered BC 24 AUG 10. Her Dad and Stepmom took over completely (We reside in different state), I don't know how to handle tis, Ihave never felt so excluded in my life. On top of that, I can not afford the trip for Grauation and had to let her know.
I am experiencing the seperation factor even moreso, how do I just lt her go? Myheart is breaking, but I can not share that with her, she needs to remain focused. HELP...and Thank you
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Permalink Reply by Kathy (AOMom) on
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Most moms hearts break when their kids leave, especially for military life. And believe me there are a lot of parents that cannot afford to go to graduation, but you can always support her, let her always know you believe in her and want her to succeed. Send her cards and letters, and if you have other kids have them do the same. She needs to know you are supporting her and they look forward to mail call, its important. When she is done Boot Camp she will move on to A school, and you will get to talk to her more often, and emails, etc. Boot camp is a relatively short time, even though it seems like forever, its not. You can send her a care package for graduation, it is through the training command, maybe someone else in her division will have the info, but it can be waiting for her after graduation. You can get her address (although it sounds like you have it?) If you cant send her a care package for graduation, wait til she gets to A school, she will need things and gift certs/phone cards/homemade cookies always are favorites!
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Permalink Reply by babysbreath on
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Good Morning Carolyn,
Wow-thank you so much for all of your priceless feedback! Especially about the graduation cae pkg! That helps A LOT and I will send one. I will also think about seeing her after BC...I'm going to write er a very nice letter that will relieve both her & I ofany guilt andlook to the right side! Thank you again Caolyn,an may your daughter and your family be Blessed. I have yet a lot to learn on this amazing advnture my awsome daughter has begun!
You have helped me look at things without "Mom-Guilt"! :)
Hope to talk more...going to work now. Where and what stage is your daughter in the Navy?
Take care-Joanne
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I am having trouble finding the PIR group? Will I ever learn this lol!!! Your messages are very uplifting...I tend to hold alot in, but-this I need some boost starts!! Thank you so much! Joanne
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babysbreath...when is your rct due to graduate?? Here is the RTC list of PIR groups and the link to their PIR group here on N4M's. Just click on the http address...then click on "+join group" in the upper right hand corner of the group
TG 47 — 12 Divisions (331–340, 822 & 947) Graduate Friday, Oct. 8, 2010
Here is the link to you PIR group http://www.navyformoms.com/group/pir1008
TG 48 — 9 Divisions (341–348 & 948) Graduate Friday, Oct. 15, 2010
Here is the link to your PIR group
http://www.navyformoms.com/group/pir101510
TG 50 — 9 Divisions (349–354, 823, 949 & 950) Graduate Friday, Oct. 29, 2010
Here is the link to your PIR group http://www.navyformoms.com/group/pir102910
TG 51 — 13 Divisions (355–364, 824, 825 & 951) Graduate Friday, Nov. 5, 2010
Here is the link to your PIR group http://www.navyformoms.com/group/pir1152010
If your division # is higher than these your PIR will either be 11/12 or 11/19 here are the links to those groups
http://www.navyformoms.com/group/pir11122010
http://www.navyformoms.com/group/pir111910
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Thank you! I am not sure if I'm emaling you twice, plus-my keybord is dying :( >> lots offf typos!! I have rec'd so much help with my questions, one day after much learning, maybe I can help other Mom's with Sailors!!
Thans again Kathy! Joanne
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Your welcome, thats what we are all here for, support and sometimes another perspective on things. Best of luck to your daughter. And have fun putting a care package together, I have done many for my sailor and her squadron, it is really fun.
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When is her grad date?? Search groups and join her PIR group...if you can't find it let me know and I'll send you the link. Go to your page and scroll down to read somments left for you on your comment wall
Your PIR group will be your lifeline for support, info or just to chat. It will connect you with your rct...esp when you chat with those in her division
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babysbreath...go to your page and scroll down to read messages left on your comment wall
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