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Leaving for Boot Camp August 2

Just wanting to touch base with any other mom's whose child is leaving on that day for boot camp.  I would like to have other mom's to talk to and compare notes with that are going to be going through the same thing at the same time. 

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Permalink Reply by 1stlove (02/946) on July 27, 2011 at 10:27am
My daughters ship date is the 2nd she is 17 and coming out of California 
Permalink Reply by aggiemom (Corpsman A School) on July 27, 2011 at 10:31am
My son is 20 and coming from Michigan.  Good to meet you - hopefully we can support each other during this transition. 
Permalink Reply by aggiemom (Corpsman A School) on July 27, 2011 at 12:47pm

Thank you for that information - I'm new to the site and all the information that is coming my way is soooo helpful.  I look forward to being a part of the "family".

 

Permalink Reply by LisaAnn on July 30, 2011 at 2:14pm
My son leaves that day as well I would love to talk to you about what we as moms are going through.
Permalink Reply by BunkerQB on July 30, 2011 at 2:20pm

Here is a blog I added today with general info.

http://www.navyformoms.com/profiles/blogs/new-moms-please-some-time...

The faster you learn to navigate the site, the faster you'll be able to get info. Good luck to all

Permalink Reply by Wrestlingmom (USS BATAAN) on July 31, 2011 at 7:39pm
My son is leaving on the 3rd. I am nervous and proud. We had his going away party yesterday and had 75 ppl attend to send him off it was VERYtouching to see so many come out to support him.
Permalink Reply by aggiemom (Corpsman A School) on August 1, 2011 at 7:42am
Your name made me smile because I am also a wrestling mom. 
Permalink Reply by Wrestlingmom (USS BATAAN) on August 1, 2011 at 8:21pm
That is tooo funny. I have another son that wrestles in hs.
Permalink Reply by aggiemom (Corpsman A School) on August 5, 2011 at 2:44pm
Where are you from?  We are from Michigan.  Grant is a three year state placer.  Pretty proud of that accomplishment.  Not sure how that's going to help at boot camp - but hopefully the work ethic will come in handy.  :-)
Permalink Reply by desireenavygf (Ship 11 DIV 322) on August 3, 2011 at 4:57pm
Hello Wrestlingmom my boyfriend also left today Aug 3 as well. It has been alot harder then expected. How are you handling it.
Leah Proud Mom of 2 sailorsPermalink Reply by Leah Proud Mom of 2 sailors on August 3, 2011 at 9:20am
Good morning everyone! This is my second round with boot camp. My first son is now a Petty officer, I went through this 2 years ago and now I find myself here again. I thought I would go into this like a champ......No, didn't happen! lol My son left yesterday and I am still in tears today. It never gets easier, but the next few months will be very exciting and challenging. You will be amazed at how many wonderful friends you will make here for a lifetime. If there is anything that I can help you with let me know. We will have some good times and we will be here to support eachother. The night our future sailors have Battle stations will be a long night for all of us, it is very emotional and we will all shed a few tears together. The first letters take a couple of weeks, but wow when we all start recieving them it is a fantastic event! I look forward to meeting all of you! Hang in there, be strong, and remember we are all here to help eachother!
Permalink Reply by aggiemom (Corpsman A School) on August 3, 2011 at 2:54pm

So off he went yesterday from Michigan.  Hopped in the van and they were on their way.  It was a long day and emotional for all the families waiting.  Got my call at about 5:30 p.m. last night which made me feel better.  I'm glad it is finally here and the day is over.  I know that I will spend these next few weeks just wondering what is happening, but now that I know he is there and working it makes me feel better.  Looking at the weather it is soooo hot in Chicago - that worries me a little.  Now we wait for our "boxes". 

 

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