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SHIP 12 DIV 182
My son left Tues. 4/17 and we got "the letter" today. Would love to connect with others from this division or division 181 as they train together.
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Permalink Reply by jitterbug61 on
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My daughter left Mon. 4/16, but haven't gotten the letter yet. I am waiting anxiously. I have a calling card to send to her, but don't have the address yet.
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Permalink Reply by batmomof3 on
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Hang in there, I'm not sure why my sons letter got here so quickly, it certainly wasn't expected. Let me know when you get it. How are you handling this past week?
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Permalink Reply by PaulaP (Ship11/Div 178) on
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My SR left 4/12 and we just got the form letter yesterday. Most from that week had received their's but was anxious. I had his address from his recruiter and it was the correct one. So I was glad to know that they will get there. Probably all at once. Hang in there jward, it gets better!! Let us know when you get your letter!
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For the most part I am handling this just fine. I get waves of missing her and wishing I knew how she was doing. That is the toughest part of this whole thing. Not being able to call or text her. This isn't the first time she has been away from home. She went away to college, but at least during that time I could check in on her from time to time. I am staying strong because I know that the Navy is the place for her. It did a great job on me when I joined back in 1979. And I am hoping for the same result for her. :-)
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jward61 -- great positive attitude! I keep very busy working full time and having two more boys at home (one older and one younger than my SR). Every day seems to get a little easier, we all just need time to adjust to the "new normal."
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My feelings come is waves too, but he was so determined, I knew this was a perfect fit. I do wonder "What's he doing right now?" He went to college a few hours from home but normally came home on weekends. Not that I saw him but could text. He's been working shift work as a jailer so not talking to him for a few days at a time is not new to me but he just got married and I find myself trying to get his wife use to this. She's doing much better and spent the night last night. Just hard on them. This was my son's first birthday that I didn't get to talk to him (his 25th) but made it through. Thankfully, my work travels will keep me busy for the next three weeks. That seems to make time travel fast!!!
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Paula -- I think I wonder "What is he doing now?" about 30 times a day. Always my first thought in the morning. I too know that this is the best fit for my son, who thrives in a setting with routine in structure, but it's such an adjustment not having a clue what he's up to.
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I have a hard copy of the Blackjack's Manuel that our friend who is an officer gave him when he left and wow...is all I can say on what the have to learn.
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That is my biggest worry for my son -- the academic part. I think he'll be fine with the physical portion as he has been a wrestler since he was 9 years old and they had incredibly hard practices all year round. But, he so struggles with the memorization. I've taught him loads of tricks to help him, so we shall see. Have you booked your hotel yet?
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He will be fine. They do have education petty officer to help those that need it study. I was really amazed at what my son knew before he left(He has been in DEP since Sept.) but sure wish he had this book way in advance. He does well academically if he studies and he wants to, so hopefully he won't have too much trouble but there is so much. And it's been awhile since he graduated. He's 25 and graduated with an associates degree in 2008. With that, he was able t enlist as an E3. Unbelievable what they learn not only academically but personally about themselves. I'm really unsure how all this week one day one starts but when my son was in hold last weekend waiting on more recruits, he called and seemed to think day1 week 1 started Monday.
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My daughter had enough college credits so that she went in as an E3 too. I think she can handle the academics and the physical part, but I worry about the shell shock of being yelled at all the time. I tried to tell her that the first 2 weeks would be the worst and that around week 3 or 4 things should start falling into place. I told her to keep her head down and just do everything they tell her to do. (btw - I changed my screen name to jitterbug61 - I didn't realize we shouldn't use last names).
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My son graduated from high school in June, 2011, turned 19 in December and has been waiting (impatiently) in DEP until now!! Began the process of enlisting in April, 2011 and is finally there in April, 2012. He couldn't wait to go as he was going to get away from us always telling him what to do. That so makes me laugh now. Sometimes, when I miss him I think of that statement and I think about where he is and it kinda makes me chuckle!!
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