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My son leaves June 25th
My son leaves June 25th..I have no other family in the military so its all new to me. I was a young mother so I always say my son in a way made me the person I am today. I'm very attached to him so its going to be very hard for me. I learned of this site through friends at work.. I hope I can find comfort and information here.
Thanks
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Permalink Reply by shellysue1968 on
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My son, my baby boy, left June 25 also. He was so ready and prepared it was amazing to see how calm he was. We were not so calm but mostly held it together for him. I am glad to have found this forum and all of you. Prayers for safe passage through Boot Camp and careers for all.
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Permalink Reply by TonyaJosh'sMom on
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We take my middle son to check into the hotel tomorrow and then the swear-in on Wednesday and the flight out. I can only echo your and Mom5m's feelings. Thoughts of safety and success for all our Future Sailors, soon to be sailors (and men).
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My bonus (step) son left yesterday, this is my second go round, it's just as nerve racking now as it was 3 years ago with my oldest son. We heard from him last night when he landed in Chicago, we all got the, here safe, love you all, see you in two months "text" message :), yes a text message, no phone call, just a text message (I'm going to shoot him, but I think his phone was dying and he didn't want anymore emotions :P)
I did good and didn't cry until the car ride home from MEPS yesterday and then I was a bit out of hand, I was trying to keep my composure so his Father would stay in tact, but of course I get home and see his sneakers thrown in their usual spot, can you say basket case :). I purposely left his wash for me to do a little at a time so I can still feel like he needs me :P
I still don't understand how a mother can handle all this torture! Between my soon to be hubby and I we have 6 kids, three boys, 23, 21, 19, and three girls, 15, 15, and 12. The oldest is in the Navy, the middle one works full time up North, Tyler who just left for bootcamp, the two 15 year olds are beginning to drive (Lord help me) and then the baby will be a teenager in less then a month, how on earth are us Mom's made to handle all this stress :) ?
Anyway, I can't wait for the form letter, dying to know more info. Hoping and praying he does good thru these first 72 hours!!!! I do feel a little better knowing him and the oldest had a long pow-wow about what to expect and how to handle certain situations.
I'm here if anyone else needs to talk or has any questions about what to expect, what I thought was silly questions the first time around really helped me survive so please feel free to ask away.
Can't wait to see which one of you Navy Mom's will be with me after we find out which division and ship they are in :)
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Permalink Reply by Michelle on
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Well we made the trip up to San Diego this morning to see my son off.
Definitely the hardest thing we had to do, my other two boys were very emotional
And suprisiling so was my husband.. I guess he held it all in for so long and needed
To finally let it out. We waited there with him and then after the swear in they were gonna
Have some lunch and then fly out... My son said we could stay with him but I just wanted
Out. I think it was better that way :( . Mom5rn were you also at MEPS in SD ? I notice you
Said your son called to let you know they were leaving for Chicago. Wonder if my son is
On the same flight. Well next step is looking forward to seen him graduate. We are sad and we will
Miss him, but we are so very proud of him! God bless all your sons & daughters !! -
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Permalink Reply by PeachyNavyMom on
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Gosh that must be really hard. Do you know what date he was due at the RTC, maybe on some paperwork he had from all this process. I have the first set he filled out from first MEPs, on some of those it has that he had to be at a Fort on 6/26. I got my 15 second phone call 1 am their time and 2 am mine on 6/27. I think that they call a few hours after having arrived.
I really hope you hear something from them soon. God bless our sailors :-)
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hang In There, You Will Get His Box And Form Letter Soon. Today, I Got My Daughters First Real Call And It Was Wonderful To Hear Her Voice. I Haven't Even Gotten The Form Letter Yet And Its Been 2 Weeks... Our Kids Are Safe And Strong And Will Be Just Fine. Better Than Fine! Soon They Will Be Sailors! Just Keep Praying For Strength For Him And Peace For You.
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Ok knowing that you haven't gotten your letter yet really helps. Now maybe I can try and relax a little about that (not having his box or letter). I was starting to get a little nuts.
It must have been so nice to hear her voice. I am looking forward to that. When does it look like her PIR is? I agree keep praying for strength and peace. God bless and be with our Sailors.
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Permalink Reply by Lisa on
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My only child left Monday for bc and arrived at Great lakes Tuesday. This week has been rough but I'm very proud of him. Now I'm counting the down Fridays until graduation. Saying prayers for Zach and all the new recuits a successful adventure.
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Hi Ladies, so tomorrow will be a keep since my son left and it feels like forever already :(
I was ok, but Saturday I had to break down for a bit in the morning and then I was ok. The day he left I put out 8 flags on the lawn and I told myself that ever week that passed I would take one down and this would remind me of how close I was to seen him again at graduation.I am so very proud of my son but at the same time cant help but wonder what he's doing or how he feels. I'm sure once I hear from him I will feel a lot better and the weeks will start to fly by.
Thanks to all the support this site offers to us loving mothers.. god bless !!
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Just recieved a call from home... My son's box arrived just now, and I was super excited !!! BUT... only his clothes and stuff he couldnt keep was in there :( I thought I read some where that there would be a packet of some sort included giving us families a little more info. Anyone else recieve the box with or without paperwork ???
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Permalink Reply by Eaglefan on
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My son's box came today and it had his paperwork from MEPS in with his clothes. I've spent the last hour reading it through. Since he joined in April, I have spent countless hours reading anything that I can find. This experince is all new to us, and for me the not knowing what to expect has been the most difficult. I am so glad that I have the support of this site!
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My son also left for bootcamp june25th. I'm very attatched to my son also he's my baby so I'm not only worried about him I am also dealing with empty nest syndrome. I go through ups and downs everyday. Diff.I hope we can become friends and support each other through this new journey
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