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Son leaving today
Hi everyone,
My son leaves today Sunday, April 3 at 2 PM. I'm so upset and can't stop crying. I don't want him to go and I wish I could stop him. He is only 18 and still so very young in many ways. I want to know how did you all deal with this because I feel so alone and sad. I look forward to the support I can get here and I hope to become an active member in this site. Thank you and God Bless you all especially our loved one's serving.
Lisa
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Permalink Reply by JessicaB-Sailor Mom on
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sincehe is leaving for GL tomorrow then you won't get the I'm here call till late tomorrow or even early Tuesday am
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Lisa, go to your page and scroll down to read comments on your comment wall. I left you a greeting message that has links and other info that may be helpful
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Permalink Reply by Jo1 on
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Yes, I will let you know when I hear from my son. We are taking him out for breakfast this morning with all of our family as a last goodbye and then take him to the recruiter Monday at 10:00 am. That will be the hardest moment. My son went to college for 1 1/2 years. He had good grades but not many schlorships so he enlisted and hopes to finish his schooling in the Navy or when he gets out. Your son is young and the Navy pushes education so maybe your son will start college while he is in. Where does your son go after bootcamp? Mine goes to South Carolina.
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Permalink Reply by NewyorkerLisa on
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After boot camp he is suppose to go to Florida. His job is a airman. Where are you from? I'm from New York City.
Lisa
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Permalink Reply by pattyb on
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My son will go to Florida too-he is from Florida so that will only be 6 hours fr me after he gets there
patty
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here is a good group to connect with April DEPers http://www.navyformoms.com/group/leavinforbootcampinapril
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Permalink Reply by Claudie-Ship11Div186 on
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Hey Lisa -
My son leaves tomorrow (Monday) morning to go to MEPs and then flys out to Great Lakes Tuesday. He's 29 and been living with us for the past 9 months. He has a degree in Civil Engineering and had a good job but was laid off due to the economy. He's so ready to go to boot camp! I'm proud he's made this decision and I think it will be so good for his future. I know it will be a lot harder for you to see your son leave because of him being only 18, but I've heard so many great things about the Navy and the great career it offers so many young men and women. Everyone says they go in as boys/girls, and come out as men/women. If it helps any, my son says he wishes he'd done this right out of high school instead of waiting until he's 29. I have had a sad week this past week and teared up several times, and I'm sure will cry tomorrow when he leaves, but I know this is what he wants so badly and I know it's such a "GOOD" thing for him. Please lets keep in touch on this wonderful website for us moms.......I'm sure we'll have a lot of feelings to share during the next 8 weeks.
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Lisa-thinking of you today and I know is hard-my son leaves in 3 days. Be strong and take care patty
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My son left 2 weeks ago and the first 8 days ws the worst days of my life. There is nobody out there that didn't want to let go of her oldest son. I tried everything!!! Last wed. he called my cell while i was at work because he needed some info about us. I was so surprised but ever since then I've physically felt better and can't wait to see him in the uniform and see what great things he'll do from here on out. He turned 19 in Jan. It's always hard to let go ..but I have learned that I hade too.
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Permalink Reply by KylesMom (Lois) 11/186 on
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I know how you feel. I will be experiencing the same thing this Tuesday (5th). He's my only child, and I've gotten so used to him coming back and forth between his dad's and my house. My evenings will seem very empty. I'm soo glad I found this site, too! I'm sure I'll have lots of questions as time goes on as he serves our country.
Lois
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here is a good group to connect with April DEPers http://www.navyformoms.com/group/leavinforbootcampinapril
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