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My daughter left Wednesday- I have not received anything yet other than the phone call she made it. ANy tips on how to get through such an emotional time? Her birthday is today and I am finding really difficult. I am in awe she joined but at the same time wish she was here. Tears all day for three days now.
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Permalink Reply by salpetty on
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What you're feeling is totally normal. In the next few days, you'll get a box with all her stuff so be prepared to cry over that :) Then about a week after that you will receive the "form letter" with her mailing address and graduation date on it. At that point you can start writing her as often as you wish. Write her every day. Send pictures from home and tell her about your day. Even the trivial stuff will make her happy. And the writing will be therapeutic for you too. And stay on this site where you will glean a ton of info from moms just like you :) Welcome.
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Permalink Reply by jitterbug61 on
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Hi lpparker,
My daughter graduated boot camp 2 weeks ago. She left on April 16. I was so sad. The 1st two weeks were pretty rough. I thought about her every day, but every day things got a little better. It wasn't until I got her first letter, about 3 weeks in, that I finally felt back to normal. Her letter sounded just like her. She was making jokes and sounded happy. She said boot camp wasn't all that bad and with that letter I realized that she was ok. I think the hardest part for me was not knowing how she was doing everyday. I tell you all of this so that you will realize that it is ok to be sad and miss your daughter and to realize that things will get better. I can't tell you the overwhelming pride I felt when I saw her marching through those doors. She is a different woman now. The same - she is still my daughter - but she has grown so much in just a short few weeks. Keep your chin up and I will tell you what I told her in every letter and on every phone call - STAY STRONG. Good luck to your daughter.
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Permalink Reply by Bet on
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I felt the same way when my son left. I cried every day at least 3 times. I started writing him every single day and he would write back that my letters really brightened his days. Last week-end (4 weeks into boot camp) I got my first phone call.
He sounded so mature and really likes his DI and class mates. He said that working together as a team is cool. At that
moment I stopped worrying. I still write letters every day and send pictures but I know that he is ok and am very proud of him.
You'll be ok it's normal to feel the way you do. Stay close to this cite and when you learn her class # you can connect with the other Mothers of her class mates. Betty
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Permalink Reply by kathyrc(Ship03DIV175)PIR 6/08/12 on
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lpparker - Hang in there...It sounds like most of our kids celebrated their birthdays in boot camp!! My son left one week or so before his birthday and we just celebrated early. It was a little sad, but I was prepared. I tried telling myself not to expect any correspondence for the first 3 weeks and it did help. Stay busy....the first two weeks were hard, but okay. The third week was tough. Finally got a letter a little over 2 1/2 weeks and first phone call 3 weeks and a day...only 9 minutes. It was the best 9 minutes...each group is different and the less you expect - the better!! (At least that is what worked for me) No news is good news....Happy Birthday to your daughter!!
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Permalink Reply by GANukeMom(EM mom) on
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You are in my thoughts and prayers. I will be in your shoes as of Monday when my son ships out.
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Permalink Reply by MomOf4 on
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My son's birthday is July 27, he arrived at bootcamp on June 28, so he'll turn 18 while he's there. I've been crying off and on since Wednesday. I think time heals all things, we are not used to our kids being gone, it's a very emotional time, but we'll survive and so will they. I'm sure once we can start sending letters and getting some in return, our feelings will ease a bit.
Hang in there and remember you are not alone in this!! We're here for you!
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Permalink Reply by happyfeet(ship 09/Div 288) on
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MoMof4~ I feel for you. My daughter leaves for GL on 17July and will also turn 18 in BC. Let's just hope no one knows! I hear they go hard on them if they find this out,lol!
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My daughter's boyfriend also left for GL last wed. She hasn't signed up yet for Navy girlfriends so I try to mention to her what I read on this site. Before boyfriend left he won't listen to what I said about what I read on this site. Can't wait until he comes to visit. Miss him but coping. The only word she has received was a call from his mom saying he called her and she called my daughter. His family lives in another state than we do.
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