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So, August moms~ How are you doing?
My son leaves for GL on 8/8 and I am excited, proud, nervous, a bit sad and much more! Lots of emotions! He has been a DEPper since early November, so I should be ready... but not really!
He is in for 6 yrs because he is going to be a nuke. He says he wants to make a career of the Navy. Time wll tell.
I have 4 kids... a married son (lives close by), a daughter 22 (in college and moving out next month ~finally), my DEP son- 18, and my baby~ almost 15 yr old son.
With my daughter and my Navy boy leaving soon I am going to have a near empty nest, after YEARS of having a full, noisy house. I also hate autumn, so I am thinking I need to be VERY busy when that time comes. Life is about changes. I know that, but it sure is bittersweet to let your babies grow up!
So, how are you gals doing?
♥~Dale
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Permalink Reply by FireTeamLeaderWife aka FTLW on
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Hello,
I am an active “veteran” (been through BC) mom on the PIR groups on this site. My Seabee PIR’d over a year ago and I decided to stay on the site and help out.
Since we have 7-8 PIR groups running at one time I do what I can to try and get to the DEP groups…we used to have a few more moms on here…
If I may suggest…please post any questions you have on the main wall of this group (but don’t quit posting to each other here!) and I will try to get over here to answer them! I will check it at least once to twice daily.
I will also post the current PIR groups on the main wall so you can find them and join to start getting to know the other moms. There are also other long time veteran moms there to answer questions and lend support as well.
For those that have a recruit shipping out later this month…I have re-posted some of JessicaB SailorMom’s great advice on the main wall.
Welcome to N4M’s!
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Permalink Reply by Carolyn on
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My daughter left out of Denver on Aug 6....got "the box" today and getting a little impatient waiting on that letter
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Permalink Reply by Josh B's mom on
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My son leaves Aug 22... My tears are much more frequent lately. I thought I would be better at this. His is my one and only. I am a single mom but that has made us both stronger than we have to be at most times. I look forward to being part of my sons new adventures. I look forward to having new adventures of my own. I am so proud of him. I hope I am saying the right things to him. I hope I have made him strong enough. I have never felt so weak. I am so thankful to have somewhere to say these words, in search of wisdom... in search of hope.
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Permalink Reply by floridabeachgirl on
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Good Morning! Just praise and encourage him. Your son made an outstanding decision. I too am a single mom of one so I understand what you are feeling. If I can help you in any way, just let me know. See my post below. Be strong and be proud!!! :)
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My son arrived at Great Lakes last night. I look forward to posting updates to share will all those in wait mode or in the same boat as me. The Navy has changed so much since I was in. We didn't have P-days. They no longer have "work week" either. Be proud of your son/daughter for serving in the World's finest Navy!!! You will hear great stories, they will make life-long friends and will be a stronger, more independent, mature adult when you see them at graduation. The Navy/Army taught me things I have carried through my life. If it wasn't for the military, I don't know if I would have been as strong and sqared away as I am.
Sailors Creed
I am a United States Sailor.
I will support and defend the Constitution of the United States of America and I will obey the orders of those appointed over me.
I represent the fighting spirit of the Navy and those who have gone before me to defend freedom and democracy around the world.
I proudly serve my country's Navy combat team with Honor, Courage and Commitment.
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Permalink Reply by ProudMona:) ship11 div331 on
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Our son left today - waiting for the call. Attended the oath today - very cool! He has mentioned that he wants to make the Navy a career; as others stated, time will tell.
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Permalink Reply by charlie8/14 on
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my son left yesterday and getting the call was GREAT!!!! he sounded ok and that he was where is was suppose to be... that did make me feel so much better...
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Permalink Reply by Michelervc on
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Hi to all the August moms! I just wanted to wish you all the best. My son left for bootcamp last August (16th). I felt all the emotions that you guys are feeling and my heart goes out to you all. Just stay strong and know they are in good hands. I dont think I have had a more proud moment than when we went to bootcamp graduation. So amazing!!! Try to keep busy any way you can. It will be here befoe you know it. My son is now stationed in Japan on the SS George Washington. It took a while for him to adjust but now he is happy and has traveled so many places already. God Bless you and you children
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Permalink Reply by kim_72 on
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My Daughter leaves in 8 days. I am trying to be strong and not show her how much I will miss her. It really doesn't seem real. I feel like its just talk since we have been waiting for so long. I really am excited for her and all the experiences she is going to have. She is my only girl and the oldest and 1st one leaving. Can you give pointers on anything last minute she and I need to know?
Thanks
Kim
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Permalink Reply by Sofora on
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Hello
I am new on this site
Andre is 19yrs
Old
He leaved 8/8/12 to bootcamp on GL
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Permalink Reply by boocoo on
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Lots of emotions. Our son is our only son. We are very proud as this was all his decision. He did the DEP a year ago and is in for four years, Master of Arms. He may make a career out of it. I would be fine with that. My dad was Air Force. But it is so hard to let them go. One thing that comforts me is he will be right down the road for his "A" school. But after that, then he's gone for a long while!!! Very excited for him, as he is sooooo excited!!! :) Glad I found this forum! I know it will help to have you all to share with!!!
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