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My son left for BC on 11/08/2011
I am looking to connect with other Moms who son's or daughter's may be in the same division as my son Sean. I miss him sooo much right now. I know the first week was all processing and that Boot camp actually starts on Monday for him. He looked so sad as he left on the bus. I know he will be okay, he is a really strong kid. I am just a typical worrying Mom.
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Permalink Reply by From WA: NOP Leanne on
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My daughter left for boot camp 11/08/11. I'm a typical worrying mom too. Today has been a rough day for me.
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Permalink Reply by Miriam43 (Japan/USS George Wash) on
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Besides the box has anyone received anything yet?
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My daughter left that day and I too miss her dearly. I think what actually affects me the most is the fact that I can't even hear her voice. I know it's supposed to get "better" and I guess it really does but she's the first person I think of first thing in the morning and the last person on my mind when I fall asleep not to mention she's on my mind all during the day. I've cried every day since she's left... but it does get better. You son, along with my daughter will be okay. It may be a little hard now but by the time it's over they'll be U.S. NAVY SAILORS (at least that's what I keep telling myself). Hang in there... God bless!
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Permalink Reply by pancakehollow on
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It seems like it is a rough day for alot of us. A very quiet weekend . I am not used to that. I know it will eventually get better but right now, everthing reminds me of my son. God bless to you too! We can do this.
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Permalink Reply by PhoenixMomPS1204 on
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My son left for bootcamp on 11/8/11 also. I, too, have cried every day that he's been gone. Some days are worse than others. Yesterday I made it a point to push away thoughts of him (only successful some of the time) but it did cut down on the crying. For me, it's more than just the boot camp. It's the whole change in circumstances. He just graduated last May, and just turned 18 in August. I don't think I was quite ready for him to leave just yet. He was always a homebody for the most part. He hates water and hates to travel - and then he signs up for the Navy! He said he felt the Navy would give him the tools he needs to help others and provide him with direction in his life. I know the Navy will be good for him - gets him out meeting people, forcing him out of his comfort zone, and training him well for what life throws at him. I just wasn't ready to let go. The house is very quiet and empty this weekend. I am now embarking on my life as an empty-nester, and I couldn't ease into it gently. I miss him so much, just like all of you miss your SRs. I can't wait for the letters to start flowing and the day I can finally see him. I know I will be a blubbering mess at the PIR!
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I will be blubbering along with you. WE had 3 kids out of 5 leave this year. My oldest 21 is on his own. My husbands son off to college and My Sean to the Navy. The Navy was the hardest by far to deal with. It feels like he died. I know that is ridiculous but just that lack of any communication and the anticipation of the box. It is too much for me at times. We went from full house to this. It is very quiet here now. Too quiet. I am a wimp.
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I know how you feel! It is greiving a loss in a sense. I have two daughters - one moved out a long time ago, but the other one moved out in January of this year. My son is the last to leave. And he was the one I expected to stay a little longer. We'll get through this - I think you are right that is the sudden lack of communication we have to endure that puts us over the edge
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You are right we will get though it. Today is a horrible day for me for some reason. This site does provide comfort though. I liked the videos where you can see the Great lakes facilities. I can at least picture what he is doing and know where he is sleeping. 18 years old is young to be leaving like this.
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My daughter did a year of college last year before signing too. I am feeling the void in our house.
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I know how you feel Natalie. So many of us feel the same. My sons brothers miss him and you can just tell by the way they mope around. It is so much more difficult then when they go to college. I really miss seeing my son and talking to him. He is a really funny, happy kid. I hope he keeps that through this. I feel like when he get out, I will have to get to know him again. I wonder how much just boot camp will change him. Hang in there!
Beth
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I hear you yesterday was lots of tears.
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Permalink Reply by USSMomShip11Div040 on
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My son's recruiter called me today to give me my son's address! we talked for 20 minutes (mostly me crying and telling him how much I miss my son) (they are good councelors :) ) he did make me feel alot better. so i mailed all 5 of my letters that i have already written and my other boys mailed theirs, my husband mailed his...my son is just going to be bombarded with mail ! we will continue to bombard him tho!
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