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Hello everyone! I'm Sarah and I'm new here. My son, Alex, left for MEPS in Milwaukee yesterday and boot camp this morning. We were able to keep in touch since he took his cell phone with him. He called at 4:30 this morning before breakfast and continued to text me on his way to GL. His last text said he was almost to GL and we said our good byes. What a surprise it was to get "the call" 30 minutes later telling me he had made it safely. For some reason I was expecting it later tonight.
I know this is a good thing but like all of you, I'm missing my son so much. It's great to have this support system in place as we all are on the same adventure. I'm looking forward to chatting with you all!
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Permalink Reply by NavyMomNurse on
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I am so glad for this site to stay in touch with others that are going through what I'm going through. My son left on Aug 7th from Nashville. We are from Fall Branch, Tn. It is so hard not talking to him every night. I have my moments one minute I'm ok but if I start talking about my son I start to cry. Can't wait until the first of Oct when we can see him again.
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Permalink Reply by Colleen SHIP-13 DIV -309 on
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My son left 8/1 as well..and it has been the LONGEST week of my life...
But each day my pride and happiness for his decision is taking over the sometimes overwhelming feeling of sadness.
I still cry now and then, I am SO sick of people asking me how I am "holding up"...ugh...
It will get better..I got my form letter today, my "Kid in the box" yesterday and oddly enough, it seemed to help me cope a little bit more..... we are all here for you- there are some wonderful people here and I truly don't know what I would have done without this place after the first few days.....
msg me is you ever need to talk
Colleen
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Permalink Reply by Dzmom91 on
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Sarah, I'm new too! My son left for bc on the 6th. I got "the box" today. I had reminded him (alot!) to write a note and stick it in a pocket or a shoe. I looked through everything , no note anywhere...and then I saw it! He had written a note on the inside flap of the box that his stuff came in! ha ha. That's my boy!
I will say a prayer for all of our sons and daughters as well as the families that are missing them. Take care!
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Permalink Reply by Laurie B on
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Hi--my son left the 6th also and i got his box on Friday as well. I haven't gotten the form letter yet...have you? I have his address from his recruiter and have sent lots of letters. I found this site in March, but didn't check in too much until the week before Ryan left. The videos that show what the SR's go thru in BC helped me so much! I tried to show my son before he left, but he didn't seem to want to know :) I'm soo looking forward to getting a letter from him! That was cute that he sent you a "flap note"!! Take care!
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Permalink Reply by AllisonNV on
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Nice to meet you Sarah! I'm Allison and I'm new to this site as well. 2 days to be exact and I'm still learning my way around. The information I have come across has been so informative. Its been getting easier for me since my son left on Monday, 8/06. I miss him like crazy, but I just take it one day at a time... I got "the box' from him today and am looking foward to his form letter. Keep your chin up, we are all here for each other!
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Permalink Reply by Domsmom TR on
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Hi ladies I am new here too My son left yesterday for bootcamp. I am walking around work like a zombie . The silence at the house is overwhelming. I have another teen son but my Navy boy Dom was the.dramatic.loud one. What to do now except wait for the box. I am so happy to have this support system . I am new and this new so I have no idea how this works?Lauren wilm nc Doms Mom
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Permalink Reply by floridabeachgirl on
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Welcome Sarah! My son arrived at GL last night.
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wow! late arrival- I got my call around 11- have to keep in touch to see if ou boys end up in the same division
Joanie-North Fort Worth
my son is Anthony
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Welcome Sarah ,I am new here too, thank God we have a place.to talk since we are.going thru a tough tim. My son left YESTER 8/14. 2 phone calls now silence . Im a messs,
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how do we change our profile? i want to add a picture ?
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