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son leaves to soon
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Permalink Reply by Kimberly (HM mom) on
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Purely a guess. We got his address from the recruiter, it was in that.
From what I've been reading, that address may only be temporary one.
It's a waiting game and I don't like it. I want to stomp my feet and throw a 2 year old's tantrum, but instead, I'm sneaking off to cry.
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Permalink Reply by JessicaB-Sailor Mom on
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kimberly..the shower and the car are the best places to cry!!...It will get better. When you get the first call don't waste valuable talking time crying though. Watch for the 847 area code. They usually get to call about 3 weeks after they get there.
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kimberlyt this may be your PIR group http://www.navyformoms.com/group/pir03022012
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Permalink Reply by ehuds on
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Are you sure the PIR date is March 2nd? I thought it would be later because of the processing days which don't count towards the 8 weeks. Let me know for sure, please, as my son arrived on the 11th. Thanks!
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Permalink Reply by BunkerQB on
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Wait for your form letter.
http://www.navyformoms.com/profiles/blogs/the-form-letter-four-impo...
Go through everything in this survival guide.
http://www.navyformoms.com/forum/topics/survival-guide-for-navy-for...
good luck.
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Permalink Reply by lesliet--son came home:( on
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My son left Jan 9th! It was and is very difficult! I miss him so much! It's so hard not knowing how he's doing and all. I agree, getting the box of his stuff was very heartbreaking! Made me very sad:( I know he will be alright and this is best for him. He is 18 and going into the Nuclear Program. I am so proud of him and his decision. I am so anxious to receive a letter or something. I just wish I could hear from him! What job did yours join for?
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lesliet have you gotten the form letter yet?
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What is a form letter?
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no I haven't. I received his box of his stuff but that is it. Will that have his address and all in it?
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He signed up for Hospital Corpsman. I am so very proud of him. This is a giant step towards his future. Not everyone has the guts to do it. Heck, I know plenty of parents who are struggling to get their kid to do something, anything.
My son graduated from high school this past June and had been talking to the recruiter since the beginning of his senior year. I was fine with his decision because it seemed so far away. Then as graduation started to get closer, I was sure they would have him leave soon there after but with choosing corpsman, it pushed his leave date to January.
I was thrilled because that meant I would get the holidays with him. I am so very glad I did. I could not imagine NOT having that.
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the form letter is the letter you'll soon get with his grad date and info, address, ship/division, password for the gate pass if you plan to attend and a few lines from him
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How soon after they leave do you receive it?
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