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My son left yesterday 9/4 from Oregon - Anyone else??
I received the short phone call that he arrived last night. I think thats when this all became real for us. My son has wanted to join the Navy since he was a little boy. I'm so proud, and selfishy SO SAD!!! I am thankful for this website, reading the stories and knowing I'm not the only one! Thanks to all of you Navy moms.
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Permalink Reply by F12sMom Ship 9/Div355 on
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I called our recruiter this morning and he had all the info for me by this afternoon. Yay!
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Permalink Reply by Jillb on
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Hi, my son left 9/4 also from Tampa, that phone call was quick! I plan to write him a letter today also, just hope he is making it these first few days!
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Permalink Reply by kkbmom (Ship 3 Div.354) on
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I watched the video that is posted on this site about what the first few days of BC is like. It was really helpful. I really like the part where they said "We are not trying squash the person your son is, were trying to turn civ's into soldiers” It’s a great video, (as great as a video of BC can be I suppose) if you have a chance to watch it, do!
It's so strange, I'll be just fine going through the day, and then I get some little reminder and I just lose it. I'm counting the days, minutes & hours. I just hope with my whole heart he makes it! I've read some of the posts about the Nuke kids not all making it, and I just pray Kyle digs deep and fulfills his dream of being a United States Navy Nuclear blah blah blah (I can't remember what it's called but its part of their engineering program)
Have a good day MOMS! :)
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Kkbmom-I am the same way. I went to put something in his room last night and just started crying. It happens! My son is going to be a NUKE too! Let's think positive!
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We received his "box" yesterday. I thought it was going to take more like two weeks but it only took 3 days. I was hoping he had slipped a note in there but no such luck. It was hard, seeing his stuff. I wasn't expecting it so soon.. Hopefully we'll get his form letter just as soon! I miss him.
Toni
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Hello ladies my son left from Seattle on 9/4. I had to comment because you all explain so well what I am going through. I know he is doing great and will do great things but wow I new it would be hard but it is much worse than I thought. The good Lord will pull us through and keep them safe.
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Hi Sonya, (Neighbor) :)
It is an amazing time for our kids, who are transforming minute by minute! Can't wait for Graduation, can't wait to see my son.
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Permalink Reply by JoMomma on
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Hello kkbmom, I too am a Oregon mom and my son entered on September 5th. Our boys may have flown out together. I am so ready to be able to write, talk to him. I am going through waves of emotions how are you doing?
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HI Oregon mom!! :) Having the waves too!! It's hard to be apart, it's hard to have no contact. But i get a great satisfaction in knowing he is exactly where he wants to be. I cannot wait to hear his voice, and I can't wait to hear what it's been like for him!
Where in Oregon are you from? We're from Gladstone just south of Portland.
Toni
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Hello, my daughter left 9/4 too, but from Los Angeles. I never got a call, but a text that said she was there and they were shipping her things. Finally today we got "the box" I searched the whole thing to see if there was a note, but to no avail. :( I miss her so much!!! I know she is exactly where she wants to be though as she had a smile from ear to ear when she was at MEPS. I hope to get the letter soon with an address so I can send her letters. I really want to book travel for graduation, but can't make any plans till we get info. Does anyone know how long it will be?
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Just a little tidbit....your recruit does have the option to donate their clothing/possessions instead of mailing them home so if it's been awhile and you haven't gotten the box then maybe that's what they did so don't worry. They are ok. Saying that, this doesn't mean I have been completely hit by some random thought that busted all the pipes on my face while sitting in a coffee shop or reading a book at the library and going in his room requires an entire box of tissues. We all know all the good positive stuff, but we have been their moms/dads forever and it's hard to let go and let them grow up without us being there. My son has only been gone a week and I feel like I lost my right arm and no amount of logical thinking will change that right now. Reading all your posts certainly helps me feel less alone. Thank you
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My son arrived in GL on the 4th too. I received a 5 min. call on Sunday (I guess a few divisions got to call). He sounded great and said graduation will be 11/2/12 and they were filling out the form letters on Friday. So, I imaginerd they were mailed Saturday or Monday. Hoping to get it soon with the address.
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