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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 TammyKyle1 on
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My son leaves April 3. I dont think im going to handle it very well. Im scared
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Permalink Reply by natalie'smom on
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Tammy this site is the best place for you to be. All the women on here are very supportive. I don't think I could have made it through my daughtet being in boot camp without them all. She has since graduated !@/@( & now is in A school. Stay on this site it will be very imformative. Good luck to you & your recruit
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Im having him a going away party march 31. Im hopeing I wont cry through the whole thing. He had a hard time telling me he was was going. everyone in the family knew but me. and of course I acted the way he thought I would, cried like a baby and told him he was not going. I am proud of him for making such a big decisson, because there are no good jobs here for him, and the job he wants he can get in the navy. Dont know anything about the navy.
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Permalink Reply by JessicaB-Sailor Mom on
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TammyKyle1 here is the link to the April DEPer group...lots of info and you can connect with April DEPers http://www.navyformoms.com/group/leavinforbootcampinapril
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thank you
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My son is leaving tomorrow for boot camp. Tonight is his last dinner at home so I am trying to make it special. I am kind of lucky because I live in Illinois and I am going to be able to go up tomorrow evening and take him out to dinner. I know that he made this decision and I am very proud of him fo. He actually reports on Tuesday but they take him up to a hotel and wait for all of the other recruits to be flown in from all over the states and then they take then all up on Tuesday. I know that I am also going to be a mess but I also know that I am going to be one proud mamma!! I will also have another son at home but it still is not going to be the same without him!! Please keep in touch and to any other mothers out there who has kids starting January 17th please feel free to contact me!
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proud mom here is the link to the jan DEPer group http://www.navyformoms.com/group/leavinforbootcampinjanuary lots of info and support from Jan DEPers
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Hi Tammy. The Navy is a good place for your son. Make sure you check out the community guidelines link on this website. It will explain how to protect your family and sons privacy and how to keep our sailors safe by not giving out too much information. Make sure you read this as soon as possible so you know what information it is safe to give on this website such as names, ships, destinations, etc. Good luck to you. Enjoy the next few months with your son. I told mine the last week he was at home he could have whatever he wanted for his meals. :) I've been making chicken fried steak with mashed potatoes, and a lot of different kinds of cookies. Take care.
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My son leaves for bootcamp on Monday also. That is his check in day for the hotel. I feel like my heart is breaking. Yes, I'm proud of him and know in my deepest heart that this is the right thing for him, but I'm still so sad. It's a big world out there and I just want him to be okay.
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Everytime i think of my son leaving I cry, I am proud of him for making such a big step for his furture
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It's ok...no one should expect anything less from you. You brought him into this world and you are entitled!! :o) He will always be your baby and no matter how old, you will always worry and want to be there and take care of him. You have a right and should be very proud. His choice is very commendable and brave. My baby left 12/08; 3 days before his birthday and a few weeks before Christmas. It was his first time away from home for any length of time. I cried just randomly for weeks before he left (everytime I thought about him going) and I still cry because we miss him and I can't talk to him and make sure he is doing ok. They've made this choice and the best thing we can do is support them and let them know how much we love them. Boot camp is tough! My SR has called a few times and he says it is hell. Encourage him to read and study the materials the recruiter gave him. Then write as much as possible when he is there. My SR as well as the others in his division have all asked families the same...please write. It makes them feel less alone and is the highlight of their day. Hang in there, enjoy the time you have before he leaves and write, write, write while he is there! Take care!
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He is the one who told me about this site. Ive been reading everything so I can understand what he talking about and to show him I am supportive .Your right he will always be my baby boy and I still try to protect him. I know all the family gatherings and christmas will be really hard. Thank you everyone who has answered my question, this site does help.
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