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Son left for Boot Camp on yesterday, Tuesday 2/15/11
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Permalink Reply by Kenny's Mom on
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Hi, I have not heard anything either. It is driving me crazy, I was doing okay but now that I have not heard anything yet I am a mess :( I was under the impression that we got a phone call sometime after they get there. I am trying to think positive and now that I know that I am not the only one I realize that maybe for some reason non of them have gotten to call home.. Hang in there :) I will let you know if I hear anything.
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Permalink Reply by yokie_35 on
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Thank you and you hang in there as well. I will also let you know if I hear anything.
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I found that if you stay busy it helps a little.I already started writing letters so when I get the "letter" he will have lots to read and know that I have been thinking about him and sending him all my love and strengh. I hope we hear something today so we can get excited about the next step in this process :) Graduation !!!!!!
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Permalink Reply by TexasSailorMom on
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Hang in there yokie, my son left last week and i did not hear from him after he left the airport. The next chance they get to call won't be for about three weeks but you will get the box in a couple days and then a form letter a couple days after that with his address and PIR info.
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Permalink Reply by cheryl/ship9div133 on
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Hi there, my daughter left yesterday as well, for boot camp. When she arrived in Chicago she was able to text me and let me know she was there. I also recieved a final call saying she had arrived at the base around midnight. I hope that helps. I was told it could take up to 5 hours to process them. I know I am a little nervous as well. I am happy that I found this website though. I think it will help alot. Any other mom's out there that have a child from Miami, Fl in boot camp?
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By the way, she used her cell phone to make the final call.
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Hi Cheri, I am glad you got your call :) Do you know if she was told to call or did she call you on her own? Kenny had his cell phone but I have a feeling that it died because he is constantly texting :( So his phone died and I know he left his charger behind...
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I believe she called on her own. She took her charger with her.
I am happy she made it. It was great that she had her phone. We were
Texting and talking most of the day. I think that helped. Where are you from? We
Are are from South florida.
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Permalink Reply by HisMom on
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I got the call from the airport and I got the call from the base both on his cell phone. He got there around 11:15. Did not mention any tragedies happening at the airport or on the way. Keep the faith. All is fine. It is very hard having blind faith but if they can muster up enough courage to JOIN THE NAVY we can be brave and wait for the letters and calls. To help with my stress I have purchased some work out DVD's and when I am feeling wigged out I pop one in. I will be so slim and trim he won't know who I am at Graduation (either that or when the phone rings I won't be able to lift my hand to my ear!) lol.
Liz
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