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My son leaves June 26 2012
Hi..new to board and new to Navy life. Son leaves out of Phoenix Airport in 18 days.,,hes happy.. Im sad.Looking to talk to moms on here before he leaves and during his time in Navy that are in similar position.. so thank God this website was created :)
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Permalink Reply by Suz on
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Wow, just found this website and am glad to have found others going thru same emotions I just went thru. Took son, Chas, to recruiters yesterday and left from Pittsburgh, Pa this afternoon for Great Lakes, Ill. I was okay after dropping him off at recruiters and was surprised I could go up and have dinner with him. I thought I wouldn't see him anymore. So I was excited to see him last night. Then he called me this morning to let me know that I could come up to meps to see him swear in and later go to the airport to see him off, but I was already at work and couldn't get away! I felt so bad, that all I did was cry. Boss finally told me to go home! Feeling much better reading some other posts.
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Permalink Reply by spudsmom (ship 11 Div 264) on
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I feel like I have rode the emotional roller coaster for two days. Took him to meet the recruiter and go to MEPS yesterday and he called and text most of the day and evening. Have talked to hi several times today, he called when he arrived at the airport in Chicago and said he'd make his "last" call soon wen he arrived at base. Has called two more times because of a delay in the train or their ride. Part of me wants to scream "Just make the last call already" For 3 hours every time the phone rings I cry because it's the last call, then nope! I am glad he has had the opportunity to make a few extra calls, but its killin me. He said he heard there are about 350 recruit's arriving today. Wow that is a lot of sad Moms, and dads. My 15 yr. old wanted to know if there is a Navy for Sisters.
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Permalink Reply by deaf65 (Ship 11 Div 262) on
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Hi Are you okay? I heard that my son is in boot camp and he called my mom last night to tell me he loves me and he is fine. We are expecting "kid in box" in few days . I will preparing for this and probably get another emotional feelings. I am good now and keep busy at work and will paint the office room to keep me busy .
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Doing good this morning, so far. I guess it was all that up and down stuff waiting and preparing for that last phone call and then getting what I thought would be then nope wait some more. I got my real last phone call about 1 am and a small crying session then was good. He said he should be able to call again in 3 or 4 weeks. So proud of our sons and daughters. Now will wait for the "Kid in a Box" and a address. How are you feeling today? We need to all help one another. I too am planning to get some painting done when I have down time from work. Have a good day, and tell yourself to smile when you think of your son, he is making our world a better place.
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I send you private email I am doing good. Yup We are proud our sons! We did our good job to raise our sons and it is time for our sons spread their own wings but they know if they need our advices or support then they kknow how to reach us. I expect it will be PIR(pass in review) will be in August 17 or August 24.
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Permalink Reply by 808mom on
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Hi ethansmom,
my son left yesterday from Hawaii and I am waiting for our phone call now. Having been an Army wife and daughter, I still can't get used to this...but it's going to be o.k.!
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Permalink Reply by ethansmom on
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Hi all I am using my iPhone so this wont be really really long .. I get all the emails onto my phone and read them every hour or so . I can't type much now as I'm a mess and although I read you're all fine it gives me hope but also makes me sadder than I'm not . I have few other issues dealing with and adding my baby gone has made me pretty low . But I wanted to get on to say please continue sharing as it gives me something to do during day .. I'm balking my eyes out as I type this .. May se extra dramatic to some but that's how it is . I'll hope to feel better soon and get on regular size computer soon which makes easier for me to read and type .
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Permalink Reply by Race's Mom on
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I was having a hard time yesterday. Just mopey, a few tears. I think it was definitely the ups and downs of waiting for several of his calls. After the "I am here call" this sense of security came over me. I woke this morning to sunshine and a smile. I think knowing he arrived safe and sound, is being well taken care of and following his dream, makes me heart smile. Well at least until I get the box, then I am sure it will start all over again. lol. Our boys will be great, do great and we will pull thru all of it together! Hang in there. I know that having a few other issues to deal with is that much tougher to deal with. Hang in there, big hugs and know that I am thinking of you!
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I felt a little more at peace after the 1 minute phone call. I find myself wondering during the day what he is up to at that moment, I am sure it will be stressful for all of them the first week or so until they get into the routine of things. The same as it is for us with them gone until we get into the routine of them being gone. Never wished a summer to go by fast before but I am anxious for August so we an go to PIR (Pass in Review). Hang in it will get better.
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My "kid in Box" arrived today. It was kind of sad but I made it through with out a crying fit. When will we be getting an address? I thought it would be in the box. There is so much information I sometimes can't take it all in, and remember it.
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Permalink Reply by Geraley T on
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Hi spudsmom,
My son just left yesterday and I cannot get used to it. My husband is one of those "strong and silent" types and I sooo am not! LOL I have been driving myself nuts today because I have not received that "last call" but as one member on here has told me... No news is good news, if anything bad had happened I would have been notified... but still you know how your mind can go into hyper mode and come up with 10,000 scenarios and you are seriously considering jumping on a plane to go check on your baby..... yeah, that was me... total basketcase. *deep sigh* As for when you will get more info.... I believe I have read somewhere on this site that you will get a form letter telling you his Division number and Ship mailing info sometime soon. Stay positive!
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