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Son left 1/10 for bootcamp
While I am sad to see him go, I am very proud of his decision. I would like to meet other moms whose child or children have left for bootcamp at hte same time.
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Permalink Reply by AmyaodRN on
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Hi James' Mom, glad you found it!! Now I am frantic about finding out his ship/div. I am sunk if I have to rely on his recruiter!!!! But that is a discussion for AFTER PIR!
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Permalink Reply by SailorJsMom on
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OMG, tell me about it! I'll give it a week, and then his recruiter will wish I would go away. I actually really liked him, but well, as you said, that's a discussion for AFTER. I wonder how the boys are holding up, still being awake? I've been wondering about them all day. James' Sr. Chief was in the office and kept warning them about being awake for 36-48 hours. I bet they'll want to sleep something awful!
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I've been thinking of them with no sleep all day as well. But our boys should be on day P-2, I hope. I am still trying to figure out the whole schedule thing. Thank God for this site, or I would be an even bigger mess than I already am.
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Our SRs should finally be getting some sleep now. I know my son didn't sleep well at MEPS the night before (Monday), and was up at 4:30AM Tuesday morning. He had told me at one point, while waiting at the airport that he was doing a lot of meditating, something he learned from his favorite teacher. He did some tae-kwon-do (?spelling), and he said it was keeping him from being antsy waiting, as well as helping him relax, without sleeping. Now I'm hoping he did a lot of it. Today was much better, but I feel like I need one good cry before returning to work on Friday. I plan to keep busy tomorrow during the day, but my daughter and I are scheduling a good cry tomorrow night. I feel like I just keep trying to hold it together, and that is making me even more on the verge of tears.
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Oh my goodness, that makes me feel worlds better. Just knowing that they're finally resting will help me rest easier. I went back to work today, and it helped most of the time but when I came home, it hit me all over again. It has just got to get better. Right? :)
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How's everyone doing today? Better day? So far, so good for me. I got home from work, asked my husband how he was doing (that's James' step-dad) and he said he was never prouder of "his" son. He had wondered all day about how James was doing, if he'd eaten, when he'd finally get some sleep, and that he couldn't wait to see him again at PIR. Then I lost it. They've always had a good relationship (we've been together nearly 9 years now) but this was the icing on the cake for me.
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Congratulations to brigittej on getting her box today!!! Another milestone :) I still have heard nothing from the recruiter about ship/division. Not sure if any of you were aware, but there is a facebook page for the RTC. They have contests, and the prizes are photos of your SRs ship/division. Something to look forward to!! On the other hand, I found it last night at about 12:30am, when I was trying to figure out what happened yesterday. So another very late night for me last night.What a crazy roller coaster of emotions and it's only day 3. I am so sad for the family, but so relieved it wasn't mine !! Selfish, I know. Had to convince 16 year old daughter that we cannot hope he will be sent home, because that is too selfish. I know she just misses her big brother awful!!
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Got an email from the recruiter, stating he will forward info to me when he gets it, but that he has nothing yet. Ugh!!! So frustrating.
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Permalink Reply by jackiequeen/ship09div076 on
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it took about a week for my sons recruiter to get the address. just be patient (easier said then done). They don't get mail right away anyway, keep writing and then mail them all when you do get the address. They have to train someone to do the mail thats why they don't get mail - and won't get it until they have someone trained.
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Got my box today from fed ex. Everything in there, including contract, boarding pass and iPod, but not the cell phone. So why would the cell phone not come back, and should I cancel service? Would they throw it away? Why would they throw it away, or take it, or whatever?? Ugh!! I'm glad I got my box, but now I have something else to worry about!! Still nothing from the recruiter about his ship/division.
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Haha... Found the cell phone in the shoe. Thank god for this site!! One less thing to worry about... Finally!!
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Permalink Reply by lesliet--son came home:( on
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Just joined the Boot Camp Mom's and saw your discussion. My son left out Jan 9th from Dallas. I am like you are sad to see him go but I am so very proud of him and what he is doing! Have you received any information yet? If I don't get the letter today I will probably try to get a hold of his recruiter and see if he knows anything yet. The suspense is killing me! lol
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