My son left today 6/5/13, I am full of feelings

[JoeR's Mom (Ship 04 Div 283)]

We witnessed his oath, and sat with him and the other boys while they ate lunch, then watched and clapped as they received their official send off.

Ismile, I cry, wow major separation issues! I am so very proud and so very sad, my hubby is keeping busy packing up the rest of his room and figuring out what to do with Joe's basement "man cave".  I know we should expect the scripted call this evening, and it will be good to hear his voice, but I am missing his presence already, it feels so strange knowing he is not coming trough the door at any moment. Boy I am truly having a break down. :(

[JoeR's Mom (Ship 04 Div 283)]

lemonelephant would probably be the best person to answer your question regarding the direct deposit,  Joe's recruiter had the account set up before he left for MEPS, and I was able to get it linked to the checking account he has here, so I can transfer money for him since they won't get paid for 3 weeks, plus once he is getting paid, he wants some it to go into his ING for "no access savings".

I have not received my box yet, I think I will cry, but at least I will know all is going as expected?

 

 

[lemonelephant]

I see from your page that you received the form letter. He has set up an account with either NFCU or the Armed Forces Bank if he didn't take his banking information with him. Using NFCU has some advantages since there is a branch located at most of the places where your SR will eventually be stationed. My Sailor has an NFCU account. but he maintains an account with another bank that I have access to so that I can assist him with financial matters when the need arises.

[cindilouwho65]

I am not packing up my son's room. He is part owner of this house with me. I cannot avoid his room by closing the door because the design of this house (it's a refurbished mobile home) I have to pass through his room to get to my room anyway. When I got his box today? I put everything away for him. Will wash his clothes he wore. Put his paperwork away where he keeps it.  

[meli_gz]

My sister's husband is in the coast guard, so she has been through this before and when I told her that me and my mom in law have decided to pack my SR stuff. She said that it was the best thing to do. Because when the time of moving comes we will have everything ready to go. She did it all last minute with her mom in law and said it was a very crazy moment by doing it all in a hurry

[Liberty]

Hi...my son is leaving at the end of October and I understand how you feel. I am doing much better with all of this but when I really think about it I cry. We are leaving next week to take one last family vacation before he ships out. My husband had already scheduled time off before our son made this decision and we feel like it could be a long time before we are able to all go on a trip together. So off we are going for a ten day vacation. He enlisted in early April and so it seemed like a long time before he had to go. Now it is seeming like it is getting closer and closer and I am not happy about that! Haha. This site has been very helpful for me but sometimes it just gets me upset so I stay off of it for a while.  Got to run, but I just wanted to let you know that there are many moms who are feeling like you. I will keep you and your son in my prayers. Hang in there!

[LuckyNavyMom]

My son left the same day. I'm going through the same emotions. I've been told by several people that it gets better. Somehow it hasn't. I just want to hear his voice. My daughter is the designated person for things since my sons father and I are divorced. (The ex and i are good friends) He didn't want either parent to feel one is favored over the other. His father and i both agreed that this was a good decision. so some how I will find some peace in all of this. And naturally his first real phone call on Saturday was to his fiancé . My son is in a push division so he is graduating faster, it's a Navy Seal division. She said he sounds tired but is staying tough. I hope your son is doing well. I just keep counting the Fridays till I get to hug my sailor. Best wishes to you and your family.

[SurfCityUSA Ship 03 Div 391]

My son graduated high school on June 13 and he has 57 more days till he leaves and I am right there with you struggling with the same emotions. His father and I are so incredibly proud of him, but the thought that he may never live under the same roof as us ever again just knocks the wind out of me.

[sassymom9503]

My Son to graduated high school June 4 and he leaves September 30th, I am feeling all the same emotions but its good to know im not alone or crazy to be feeling so incrediblely proud and sad at the same time I know the feeling of realizing that My Son will never live under the same roof with us again, it just dawned on me the other day, we too are planning on final family vacation with Him and his brothers and My Husband and I plan to take him on a weekend get away closer to time as well I try to stay busy and let him enjoy his summer but i find myself holding on to little moments and making sure im present when he is around more. i make jokes that i am going to blow up a photo of him and carry it with us when we go places so it feel like he is there ... " prob will really do it " haha when we get back from our vacation the countdown will begin but for now im trying to enjoy having my sweet boy at home with us... to those that are ahead of me and dealing with your sons or daughters being gone my heart goes out to you, Being Strong is a Tough job for a mom at times but we can all do this together

[JoeR's Mom (Ship 04 Div 283)]

Sassymom9503 yes keep enjoying every moment you have together, we did and are so glad for it. We took our family vacation in November went to the tropics for a week. Then went back for a long weekend just before he left so he could relax, I knew he was nervous, and yes we wanted to see his smiles just a bit more:). This is the toughest thing I've ever done, I miss my son, our youngest and sweetest child. 6 more Fridays before I can hug him!! :) We are tough and have each others back on here, lots of shoulders available!

[tidefan]

my son will leave 9/24. He is older but he is still my child. Also, trying not to hover.

[lisa]

My son left on June 18, 2013 for boot camp. I got the "Box" yesterday, but still no address. How long will it be before I can get his address. I have been writing letters everyday, now I just need an address so that I can mail them. Really missing my son a lot!

[lemonelephant]

The average time to receive the form letter is 10 days after arrival, more or less. It can be up to 3 weeks, but most have the form letter at 2 weeks or less. Arrival and What Happens at the RTC within Boot Camp Moms (and loved ones) will let you know what is happening.