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My son leaves Oct. 23, 2012......
Hi All - my son leaves 10/23/12 for boot camp! It seems like it has been forever since he signed his contract on 1/26/12, but now it's October and I can't believe we only have 22 days left with him. Trying to get everything wrapped up and spend some nice family time together.
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Permalink Reply by Lynn(ship11div032) on
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Thanks B'snukemom! I appreciate the help!
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Permalink Reply by RanesMom(Ship02Div905) on
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One more week!!!! AAAAhhhhhhrrrggggg....... we can do this!
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Permalink Reply by run2befree on
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My son, daughter, and I went on a road trip this past weekend. I gotta say this really helped me get better prepared for what is coming next week. By getting away from everything, I got a chance to talk to my future sailor and make some fun memories. I'm hoping that I'll be able to remain strong in front of my young man and save the tears until after he is gone.
Hang in there Mom's! It's gonna be a tough week with emotions all over the place!
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Permalink Reply by MommaJeri on
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Hi all. Been lurking a long time, but now that Oct 23rd is almost here, thought I should join. Son was originally scheduled to leave Oct 30th, but that got moved up a couple of weeks ago. This last month has flown by! So excited for all the recruits.
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Permalink Reply by B'sNukeMoM⚓️MMN(Vet) on
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Hi Momma Jeri - hopefully we will get a chance to meet at PIR. Welcome!
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thanks B'snukemom! I am hoping the weather will cooperate for PIR. Plane tickets are not within our budget, so we will be driving. We are use to snow, so no worries about driving in it. Just worry about road closures! Looking forward to chatting with everyone the next couple of months. :)
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Permalink Reply by Suzanne on
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So nice to hear I wasn't the only one "lurking!" This site has offered so much information that I didn't feel a need to ask any more questions. Now that my son is leaving tomorrow I am feeling a little more anxious about everything. He was supposed to leave 10/30 as well and got moved up. We're not sure about travel in December either because we live in a snow belt area too... Keeping my fingers crossed for a mild winter!!!
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My son is leaving on the 25th (his birthday). This is my 2nd time around. My oldest son has been in for three years and is currently deployed. I thought it would be easier with the second one, but believe me....it didn't get any easier. I look forward to talking to all of you for the next several months.
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Permalink Reply by bclmomct on
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Final alone time with my soon to be sailor recruit this morning. Sad and yet fun. We went to find him a phone card and favorite Bible to take along and then I took him Christmas shopping. He's been so sweet trying to make sure that he gets just the right present for everyone. Just so proud of my boy!!! He's gonna be such a good sailor and such a fine young man!!!
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How sweet! What a great idea about Christmas shopping! I am impressed with the young men and women who make such a commitment in today's world, they have strong character. We've been making the most of our time with our son and it has been wonderful. I asked him what he wanted for Christmas and he said "family." I wonder if they will ever understand how proud they make us??? Good luck to you and your son.
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Hey Everybody - let's get ready to do this! Go Navy - Hooyah! So PROUD of all our sons and daughters. Looking forward to meeting many of you.....hugs to everyone!
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WE CAN DO THIS!!!! Suck it up and CHEER FOR OUR BABIES!
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