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My son leaves on January 10th. Is anyone else leaving at that time?
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Permalink Reply by FLA Robin ship 12 div 092 on
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My son left from Merritt Island and stayed over night in Jacksonville I wonder if they are in the same group?
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Permalink Reply by frandrea<3 Ship 12.Div 93 on
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I don't think so. My hubby flew to GL's and got there at about 8-8:30 pm on the 10th. But probably only a day or two behind.
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That is the same day my son flew he overnight in jacksonville on the 9th got there the evening of the 10th.
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Oh I see what you mean now! Yeah that sounds about right then! :) Did you get his box yet? Do you have an address? I see that some people have been able to get it a little earlier than waiting for the form letter by talking to the recruiter. I texted my husband's today, but it was after 6, so I don't think I'll get a response until Monday... :( But I have written out two cards and 5 letters (all the letters are no less than 4 pages long too haha!)
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Permalink Reply by JaredJen (Seth) on
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My son didn't leave the 10th but he did leave the 11th and arrived last night (1-12-11) Seems very weird in my house.
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Permalink Reply by momsnavyman on
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my son left on jan 11th, and i will say this has been the hardest thing i have ever had to do. we were very close and honestly i dont think there has been a day thats gone by that i did not talk to him. and then one day he leaves for bootcamp and i dont know anything. Wow.....have you heard from your son? other than the first call? have you got his address yet? what are you doing to keep busy, because i sure could use some ideas.
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Permalink Reply by lrgil on
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My son was supposed to leave on the 10th but due to the inclement weather he did not leave until the 12th. My son and I are very close and now I feel I am missing a limp. We took care of each other. I missed his call last night and I am sickened by it. His message said that I will speak to him in 2 weeks. Right now all I do is work. I miss him so much.
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Its definitely good to stay busy! But I find that my mind doesn't stay distracted for long. I spend my days writing about everything and anything. Go out and buy fun cards! Maybe organize a letter writing party for friends and family to attend. Or just get a card for people at your work to sign with words of encouragement. And last bit of advice: come here! I spend hours and hours every day on here and its so helpful. I laugh, I cry, but I walk away feeling encouraged :) good luck!
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jaredjen.. where did you son leave from? our sons went in the same day, maybe they are in the same group
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He left from Sacramento. What about you? Maybe they are in the same group.
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he left from Tampa FL, I got his box today and his address, i was excited to get the address, but cried so much taking his stuff out of the box..... it was so weird.... i left him in those clothes,shoes,jacket,and his phone and i pod were in his shoes..... i miss that kid so much!!!!!
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