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August 2013
I just saw that someone started July so I guess its time to start August.
Anyone with family leaving for boot camp Aug 2013 is welcome to join, can't wait to see where everyone is from and share the planning process!
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Permalink Reply by Dorothea on
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It is so nice to see another HM MOM.... I take my son to the Recruiting Station July 31st and he ships to GL on August 1st. We are from VA. His A School will be in SA... Lets keep in touch
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Permalink Reply by Mrs.C on
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Hello all! My 2nd son is leaving August 6th. My 1st son left Monday 7/22 for arrival on July 23. Not that it's any easier, but I will say that understanding the process makes me feel a little better now that my second son will be going.
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Hi all.. My second son will be leaving August 6th for g.l. My 1st son left July 23. Just got his call late last nite. Waiting around for the recruiter to come get him was torture and I'm afraid to say I didn't handle it well. I hope when my second son leaves I can be stronger.i really didn't want them to leave seeing me cry...it only adds to their stress.
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Permalink Reply by girlnboots on
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Welcome.it is unbelievable how fast the time is going. We all are feeling the same. My last of two children, my daughter goes August 7.
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Permalink Reply by CollinsMom on
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New here and feeling very overwhelmed by all of the information to take in on this site, AND by pure, motherly emotions! My 19 y/o son heads to MEPS in Charlotte, NC on Aug 4, to arrive in GL on Aug 5. I guess I'm no different than any other mama, but I'm finding this to be very difficult! He's been in DEP for almost a year now, so I've known it was coming. But now that the time is short I'm really struggling, though I have managed to keep it together in front of my son so far. I am so proud of him, excited to see him begin this adventure, but scared & sad all at the same time. He's the first of my 4 kids to truly leave home! After BC, he will head to Goose Creek, SC for A school (nuke).
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Permalink Reply by Sofora on
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My son Andre is 19 years old
He will be leaving aug 8 th 2013 to GL
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sofora how are you hanging in there. Strange to be so proud of them and you're heart heavy too isn't it. Good luck
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Permalink Reply by sassymom9503 on
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Just Stopping by to Add a little Hug for all the Moms in here who have had their Sailors leave for BC already,or getting ready to my Son doesnt leave until Next September so I cant Imagine what you are feeling being ahead of me But what a Wonderful Website this is to bring us all together and full of information and give us a peace of mind that the 101 emotions that we are all feeling are Ok :)
Hugs to all ....
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This is the best site for preparation
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Permalink Reply by Sharone on
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10 days till Connor leaves Harrisburg, Pa to arrive Aug 6th in Great lakes.....His going away party, 18th birthday and graduation party was this past weekend had a lot of fun, We enjoyed all the love and support he is getting from friends ,family and community member's that stopped in to say goodbye to him. Although we wont be with Connor on his actual birthday Aug8th we def will be proud of him for what he's doing to make a better life for him and our Country,
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Andre has been in civil air patrol
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