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What did your SR say in their form letter?
I know that our SRs are probably feeling a little like fish out of water. But I wanted to give some of the new moms a glimpse at what they are experiencing and how much they have grown.
My son was not a wimpy kid but he is very laid back and comical. He has a certain ambition to move forward and not be like his biological father. LONG STORY!!
As the only son of a single mom, he has always been my rock. And he still is. He left on January 9, 2012 and for the first week I did nothing but cry. I cried when I smelled his shower gel, cologne and his dog. I cried when I would walk past his room and make breakfast since we shared that together every morning in the last three weeks. I cried when I saw his pictures and held my grandson because he looks just like his uncle as a baby. I cried and cried and cried until I had rubbed my eyes raw. I still cry but each day it gets easier. I even cried when I got the letter in the mail. But this was different, they were happy tears! So with that said, I do understand and feel how you feel. But maybe my son's words will give you a bit of a smile and a hope to hang onto until you get your first communication outside of the "kid in a box without the kid".
Hey Mom,
My Petty Officer is letting me write you on the back. SO FRAME THIS SH*T.
Wanted to tell you I love you and miss you very much. I wanted to quit so badly yesterday but disappointing you would crush me. I can do this, I will do this. And when I get back, I'm going to take you out to where ever you want to go. Tell everyone I'm fine here. The caviar is a little bland and my gold toilet is a little cold but I think I'll manage. I love you, Mom. I gotta go now.
P.S. Spoil Athena!!!!!
(Athena is his Rhodesian Ridgeback dog. They were inseperable and now she sleeps in my bed!!! UGH!! A 60 lb mutt that snores and passes gas!! Sure, Jess, I'll spoil her! )
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Permalink Reply by Jess' Proud Mom on
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The tears will always be there but not so many as before. The joy at holding them in your arms again at PIR is what you will hold onto because that is what gets me through each day. Just the thought of seeing him in his uniform and hugging him like I will never let go!!
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Permalink Reply by Robin - Nuke ET on
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Your post was the first thing I saw on my phone this morning...cried, then laughed (thankfully in that order). Your son sounds amazing and although he's going through this difficult process he's thinking about you. We are all so blessed to have such great kids. Today was tough was Day 1 for me but thinking about your son's letter helped. All the best to both of you (and Athena too). LOL
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Robin,
I know how hard it is when they first leave. Just know that the tears and sorrow will turn to joy and you will get through this. We are in this together! We will get you through this like Shellie, Jean, Brigitte, Viola and Linda, as well as many others have helped me!!
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Permalink Reply by jennyemt713 on
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That is great that you got your letter. When did it come? My daughter arrived at GL on 1/10/12, but I haven't received a letter yet. I have been trying to rush home from work every day to see if anything has arrived
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I received my letter yesterday. The form letter was the first communication that I had with my son since the 9th of Jan. You should get it soon. :) Keep rushing home and you will cry and laugh the moment your hand is on that little white envelope!!!
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Thank you! I cannot wait!! It seems so silly, but I think it will be the little things that keep me going. I still feel a little lost without her around.
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Permalink Reply by kimmic1989/Eric's Mom on
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Eric said: I have 2 minutes to write this. This F*&^% sucks but I knew the first few weeks would be the hardest. 15 kids had already dropped out of my division and all we have done is put our names on everything! Bootcamp is supposed to be hard and I can handle it. I love you and everybody. Tell Hayley I love her (his GF). Love Eric....
Yep...I cried....
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Permalink Reply by jackiequeen/ship09div076 on
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Kimmic...15 kids dropped out? Where did they go I wonder..Its so funny how important family has all of a sudden become SO VERY important to them. They know it before but realize it when they leave.
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