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leaving for Boot Camp 12/14/2010

my son/daughter is leaving mid December anyone else have one leaving same time? concerned about holidays but having Christmas early so he can share in and have memories.

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Permalink Reply by RWG (ship 09, div. 206) on December 20, 2010 at 11:09am

Thanks Anti M

Like you said some just cant cut it. They can still be proud that they gave it their best.

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Permalink Reply by RWG (ship 09, div. 206) on December 20, 2010 at 11:05am

Tell him to hang in there. He can do it. In a couple weeks he will get a kick out of seeing new recruits coming in and realize how far he has come in a short amount of time. We are all pulling for him. Stay busy and watch how much better you both will feel in a couple weeks.You Are Gonna be Proud

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Permalink Reply by Renick ET on December 20, 2010 at 3:58pm

OK, I just got the box. I'm afraid to open up the flood though. I might just decorate it and put it under the tree! I know his clothes, shoes, and cell phone are inside. I'm so hoping for a note, or ANYTHING. I'll probably wait til this evening to open it.

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Permalink Reply by bluedevilmom on December 20, 2010 at 4:19pm

thank you all so much! I really dont know what I would do if I didnt have this website! you all offer so much support and encouragement! I got our letter today and he will graduate Feb. 11th. I have already sent him all the letters I have written until today! Hopefully when he gets them he will be encouraged, ( I am trying to be a cheerleader ! ) again thanks so much for all your responses!!