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SON LEAVING MONDAY FOR BOOTCAMP
My son leaves for bootcamp on Monday. He was originally scheduled for December 20th. Before Christmas, but close enough that we could have had an early Christmas and it would have felt like it. We were only told a couple weeks ago that they would be moving up the date and then only yesterday that it would be Monday. I keep crying like a little baby. It seems so silly because it isn't like he'll be gone forever. My husband and younger son think I'm silly for crying, but I can't seem to help myself. Are there any other mothers out there struggling with this?
They say it's empty nest, but I still have my younger son around. I guess I just worry how my older son will handle bootcamp. He made this choice all on his own and we support him completely and are extremely proud of him. He keeps counting down the days and telling me to see my reaction I think. I have tried not to cry around him even though he knows I will come Monday.
I would appreciate hearing from any mothers who have been there or are there now.
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Permalink Reply by proudmom2011 on
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Mary K, I agree with you about the anticipation of leaving was far worse than the actual event. I paced the floor like a mother lion for days protecting my young. Knowing that the 12th was looming like that predator in the night. Then the day came and while I was sad, I was excited for my son!
I'm just anxious about graduation now. I so want my parents to see the event. But with only 4 guests per recruit, I don't know if they will.
Hang on there! I know I am.
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Permalink Reply by momofson on
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My son left 12/7, we received box on Monday, still no letter. Is anyone else from that date still waiting for letter?
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Hi there!
My son left on the 8th and his box was received Tuesday but I am still waiting on the letter! Hopefully I'll find out if he (or the Navy) kept his phone for some reason along with his PIR date so we can start to make arrangements for time off and travel.
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Permalink Reply by Hope on
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My oldest son's letter took a couple of weeks to arrive after he left for boot camp July 2010. My youngest just left on the 8th of December, so I am hoping to have it sometime next week.
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Permalink Reply by Kitty on
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Hi, our son left the 8th, a week ago today. We received the box Tuesday eve too. It was pretty hard, our sons stuff, the smell of him but no son. It is hard for us, he's our youngest. The recruiter gave us his address last Friday, the day after he left so we have sent letters but of course we haven't heard anything. We were told that graduation would be 10th or 17th of February but I don't know for sure because dates and plans have been changed before.
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We still have not received our son's letter but have also been told to expect a Feb 10th or 17th graduation ( our son left on the 8th and is our youngest of only 2, several years apart). His phone and charger were missing from his box when it arrived. His recruiter sent a text a short while ago stating they do allow some of them to keep the phone charger and cell phones without the battery so they can plug in and call when given the privilege. I know what you mean about emptying the box...........it breaks my heart even though I know this is a wonderful opportunity for him.
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My son left the 7th, received letter today Ship 11 Division 61..anyone else out there? PIR 2/10. My son's phone and charger came home in box, how come some were allowed to keep them?
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I don't get the cell phone thing here, some get to keep them others don't. Our sons phone was in the box. I guess I feel envious if your child was able to keep their phone....why? I guess it ups your chances of hearing from them sooner then ones who didn't get to keep them. Of course this is only speculation ......as I'm anxiously waiting to hear from my son. I hope we all hear something soon.
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Permalink Reply by navymom88 (02/Div911) on
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my son sent his cell phone in his box too.. I thought only stamps and address book were ONLY things they could keep.. everything else was donated or sent home their choice
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I have not heard from my son as of yet so I do not know for sure this is the case. I only have the response from his recruiter when I made him aware of the items not returned home (cell and charger). He told me the Chief here is the person that stated they allow some to keep but he did not explain how the decision is made. Did your son call from his cell when he arrived at GL?
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