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My son is leaving for BC on Sept. 4th from Kansas City. Anyone else??
My son is leaving for BC on Sept. 4th from Kansas City. Anyone else??
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Permalink Reply by momof3 on
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I am with you calm but with bouts of nerves. I feel like we have done all we can do here at home to help her get ready. We had a big party with all the family so they could say goodbye. And now one big outing with all women of the family sisters,aunts,cousins, and of course me to do the big "haircut" and one final day of pampering before she goes. Remember your not alone if you need anything!! I think you are right it has helped to read all the other moms post:) I have also considered myself patriotic, but I find myself decorating more in the red white and blue and really am understanding what so many families do for the USA. I am feeling so proud!! And can't wait until we see our PIR dates posted and the Sarge's meet and greet:) Then I will know we are getting close:)
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Permalink Reply by Lynette on
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I too have decorated in red, white and blue. Never felt more patriotic. We let off a flsg sky lantern at his going away party on the 1st (he left the 4th). Amazing all his friends started singing "God Bless America" as the sky lantern rose into the night sky. Sent chills down my spine and tears down my face.
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We are getting very excited. Hoping to work on packing boxes for A school this weekend!
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Permalink Reply by durrichShip03/Div354 on
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What a great idea, I never thought of that - Thanks Navymom55555 --- since we live in NJ and his A school will be MS, this is a perfect thing to get ready so I'm not running around trying to find things ....Super
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Permalink Reply by jbkbmom on
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Hi, Navy Moms!
My son is leaving from California September 4th as well. This past weekend he moved back home (he is 24) to spend the week before he goes in with us. I'm trying so hard not to hover over him as I think he would like the week to be just a normal week with the family, but it's hard not to grab him in a big hug every time he walks by! I can't tell you how relieved I am to find this site and see so many other Moms feeling the same way. Bless you all!
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Heading to airport hotel on Monday with my son. Flies out Tuesday from Kansas City! Enjoying movie night tonight with him:)
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Hi Jillb- We will need to stay in touch. Our boys may end up together somehow:)
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Yes we do! I get to go eat dinner with him tonight, are you getting to spend time with him tonight?
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Tyler got the call to report to the airport hotel by 7pm tonight!!
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Heading to dinner early:)
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He left Sept 4th from Buffalo, NY. Received his clothes and phone on Friday. Just waiting on that form letter. I heard that one division that left this past week got to call home yesterday. Must be mine wasn't it that division. Bummer. Can't wait to hear from him. Never been this long without talking with him. Just remember .......we gave these kids life and gave them a wonderful upbringing. Look at the great kids they turned out to be. I am very proud of the son he has become and wanting to join the military. It is scary for me at the same time, but very proud at what he wants to do. Good Luck to all your new recruits and to you mommas too.
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