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My son left today for boot camp.
His swearing in was very emotional, seeing my son made me proud but also made me realize he was really leaving. I told him he we could leave and go home right now, that he did not have to do this. I am going to miss him so much, not being able to talk to him daily is going to be very hard, not knowing if he is ok, it was a very emotional day, I know it will get easier and this will be the longest 8 weeks of my life, my heart goes out to all of you. I am very thankful for this sight, it has helped give an insight of what he will be going thru these next 8 weeks and thanks to the moms that have been already been there and answered our questions and have given support. I am waiting for his call letting us know he is there and is ok, I am ready to get off this roller coaster ride.
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Permalink Reply by harpist mom on
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Dirk's Mom, When you see your son at the PIR in eight weeks, it will be one of the proudest days of your life. These first few weeks are really hard - I know because I cried almost every day. I truly know how you feel. Just write lots of letters with support and encouragement. The ladies (and gentlemen) on this site are the greatest and will help you get through it.
Wishing you all the best these next eight weeks.
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Permalink Reply by modaPIR5/11Ship12Div147 on
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@Dirk's Mom...LMBO You made me laugh about the roller coaster ride...It's been more like a SCREAM machine for me! It has been wonderful on this site. So much support for us when we feel our world is spinning out of control! These wonderful ladies on here make me feel like I'm in a real sit down support group! I love them all for what they do! They have surely made me feel like what I was going through is normal, instead of making me feel like I'm a basket case...lol(which I have diagnosed myself as a few times). Time does pass so slowly, and days seem to last an eternity when they are away, with no contact, and no visual. I'll add you to my prayer list, and pray that God gives us the strength we need to get through it, which I know he will!!!!
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Permalink Reply by FCSN Reed's Mom Div 155 -5-18-12 on
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Oh girl...I feel your heartache, as do all of us...my son left Thursday the 22nd...and its still hard...all weekend, I spent in bed, curled up with his pillow, crying ALOT !!! The crying has slowed down now...but oh how I miss him...and not being able to talk to him everyday is one of the hardest things for me also...I havent gotten my "Kid in a Box" yet or any papers...nothing...I even called his recruiter today for him to look up his address on their computer, he refused to :( so that really upset me today...but Im just takin it one day at a time, who am I kidding, one minute at a time...without the support of these mom here, I would really go crazy...one has really helped alot...Im on FaceBook alot, and I can be reached there more than here...I like your referance to this roller coaster ride...that is what it feels like for me also...daily...but it will get better...I pray everyday that God continues to carry my son...all these sailors, in His loving and caring arms...and I also lean on the saying...No news is Good news ! Feel free to hit me up on FB ( Dawn Levan-Reed) anytime...hang in there, it will be ok...
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Permalink Reply by SailorKurtsMom (Ship 7 Div 124) on
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Dirk's Mom - you are so right on! It is an emotional day EVERY day at some time or another! We have 25 days until PIR and, yes it has gotten easier - but still emotional! The letters and the call(s) will come at the perfect time! Keep your eye out on this sight - there are a LOT of others that can give you GREAT insight! As hard as it seems, no news IS good news! Start writing your letters - and send lists of questions with each letter, as well as a self addressed-stamped envelope - or a few!!! I printed up labels and put them on the envelopes for my SR! Keep your head up, and, my best advice is to pray for strength and endurance for both your SR and yourselves!!!! Best of luck to you!
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Permalink Reply by Kim on
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Keep busy, it really helps time pass. It does get better I promise. I already had one son go through BC now my baby is in. You will be so proud when your son walks in for graduation it is a great ceramony. I live in GL and my husband is a chief. If you have any questions feel free to ask. I actually live across the street from BC.
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Permalink Reply by lisa80128 on
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Hi Dirk's Mom,
My daughter left yesterday, so I know exactly how you feel. When I got her call at 12:30 this morning I didn't hear one word she said, only that she wouldn't be calling again for about 4 weeks :o( I am trying to focus on looking forward to her letters, and her stories of boot camp; this is going to be a long 8 weeks!
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Permalink Reply by Dana/Texas on
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Thanks to you all for your words of encouragement, it is very much appreciated. I recieved his call last night around 10:00 and he sounded very nervous but good. He told me they are going to remove his wisdom teeth, can anyone tell me why they would do this and will it set him back on graduation day?
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Permalink Reply by IRIS-SHIP-11 DIV-167 on
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I will be going through this with my grandson on wednesday--i read about you and feel relief with what i will experience.please keep in touch.
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Permalink Reply by MelinH(ship 07 div 159,PIR 5/25) on
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I know just how you feel, Hello Im Melin. My son left March 26 also. He and I are very close, we would not let the day go with out a phone call or txt message to each other and now I don't hear from him at all, I have called his phone just to hear his voice, thought about leaving him a voice mail but cant with out crying so i dont yet. I hope to get to know most of you maybe we can help each other get though this.
best of luck to you
contact me any time. MelinH
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Permalink Reply by ENMomJapan@8-12(Pat) on
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I have three grown children and all three had their wisdom teeth pulled when they were in high school, around age 14. I am glad my SR didn't have to go through this at BC.
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Hi Dirks mom They take out there wisdom teeth because when there on a ship out to sea they do not want them to have major dental problems. They do have dentists on some ships but not all. If they have braces they cannot go to sea duty until there off.
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I agree with crazydaisy 100%!! Even though I wanted to hear some news about my son, as time passed, I realized that the only news any parent was receiving was not good news. No news REALLY IS good news!
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