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Daughter Leaving For Bootcamp Oct 3, 2012
My daughter just left MEPS a few hours ago. Her job will be LS and she is shipping out on Oct 3, 2012.
Anyone else?
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Permalink Reply by michie on
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Yes, my son :) We just found out his date is also Oct 3. He was November, but his date was changed with his new contract. Now I have to get serious about all of the next steps. Congrats Jessica!
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Permalink Reply by Saleens72573 on
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Now that it's getting closer, I find myself tearing up for no reason. I know every kid has to leave the nest and it's a good thing, but I am just going to miss him so much! The initial lack of communication is going to be the hardest I think.
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Permalink Reply by sunshine1994 on
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she leaves the same day as me :)
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My son is supposed to leave on the 3rd as well, but we'll see. They've changed his ship date twice now... :(
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Permalink Reply by KimD0709 on
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My son leaves for boot camp on 10/3. I already miss him. I'm so excited so him, but am so sad about him bring do far away....it hurts.
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I'm right there with you, Kim! Although I've had 19 yrs to prepare for this, I'm still not ready for him to leave. I break out in tears for no reason at all, I hug him a lot, I keep stroking his long black hair knowing that in a few short weeks it will all be gone. Stay busy! Find a support group, have a project to do, find a new hobby. It won't take your mind off of the fact that your son is gone totally, but enough that you are not a basket case. Many others on here say it gets easier with time. I hold onto that hope and know that I too will get through this. So will you! Email as often as you like, ok!? My email is saleens72573@yahoo.com
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I'm right there with you ladies. I started getting short with people closest to me - I so hope I won't be a wreck forever. I've started volunteering for everything I can during that time to keep busy. I am working out the day to see him swear in at meps. I guess I've been on this site long enough, it's finally my turn soon
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Permalink Reply by lavenderlady on
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My son leaves for BC on October 3rd too. He will eventually be on a submarine. I just joined Navymoms yesterday after being hit hard by the realization that he will soon be gone.
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My son's ship date is also 10/3, but tomorrow morning he'll go to MEPS in Denver... Tuesday he'll be processed... Wednesday he'll fly to Illinois. I keep thinking to myself, this is the last night I will have my son home with me before he ventures out into the real world. Everyone keeps telling me what a great opportunity he has by joining the Navy. I completely agree. Most of the people saying this is not a Mom. Missing him will be a separate issue in itself. I just can't stop crying. I don't know how I am going to manage the pain in my heart. I will do my best to keep my feelings from him. I don't want him to be sad or worry...
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Permalink Reply by Knittycat10 on
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My boyfriend left Oct 3rd and he is eventually going to be on a sub too! My boyfriend is going to be an LS, so he'll be in Mississippi for a bit before going to Groton.
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