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son just left spet 13!
help! am missing him so much! wish we could just hear something...any words from the wise as to how the first week is?????
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Permalink Reply by Craig on
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Go here and look at the "P" day info...
http://www.navyformoms.com/group/ctratemoms/forum/topics/boot-camp-...
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Permalink Reply by BR549 on
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He's fine or you would have heard something. No News is good News! actually it's great news! Good luck !! He's being well taken care of.
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Permalink Reply by conniej68/ship3div367 on
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My son left on the 13 also, so I know what you mean! I hate not knowing anything . I think that's the hardest part, that & don't have an adress yet do you?
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Permalink Reply by J'smom on
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My son left on the 8th...it gets a little easier with time...I git my form letter yesterday & he had written me a note on the back of it...hopefully more letters come soon...I did get his address from his recruiter..so you might try that...but good luck & welcome!
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Permalink Reply by cdixon0423 on
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No news is good news. I didn't hear much for the first couple of weeks, then the letters started coming and he got to call home more often. Be patient.
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Permalink Reply by PMSingMOMof3(11/351) on
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Cameron, my SR left August 24th. I was miserable. Crying, worrying, not sleeping if eating. Then I got "the box". I compared it to them handing over his head. LOL I wouldn't wash it, until....Ewwww! Then the formal letter came with 3 lines on the back. Last 3 words were boot camp sucks. I finally got his letter! He's doing great! I know he knows he made the right decision so I don't worry. What got me through was writing a little every day from the day he left until the day I got his address. I also made quite a few friends here which let me know I wasn't alone. Todays letter to him said I don't miss you as much as I need you to take out the trash. Anything I know will help him smile, makes me smile. Become as involved as you can. We've all been through those first few weeks. :)
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Permalink Reply by lemonelephant on
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Since you know your SR’s PIR date, go to GROUPS: Listed By PIR Date - Pass In Review (Boot Camp Graduation) and click on the date and join the group for that to connect with others with loved ones who are training with your son.
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