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Shipped out July 24th
My oldest daughter left for bootcamp on July 24th! its only been 2 days but so full of emotions still! I am in a daze almost, cant concentrate on work because all I do is wonder if shes ok? Did she breakdown and cry? I wonder how long I will feel this way and continue to tear up just thinking abut her? I think has to be one of the hardest things Ive had to go through with my kids.
I am just waiting for her address so we can write to her....and await a return letter back.
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Permalink Reply by Laurie W. (ship 12 div 360) on
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@ Jellsmom....My son left the same day and I am having all of the same experiences that you are, I cannot concentrate. One thing that seems to be helping me is that I often write little notes to him so that when I do receive his address he can see how often I thought of him over the period of time, it seems to help me.
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Permalink Reply by pmass5958 on
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@Laurie W I am also doing this. So far I have written 4 letters to my son and included one generic letter that has all the questions I want to know the answers to (all he has to do is fill in the blanks). I know he is okay he is a team player and his Dad and I are prior military so he knew what to expect. I really just want his address so I can send him his letters. Unless you've been through boot camp there is no way one can truly understand how important it is to get mail from the outside filled with the information about home. Those are the things one craves in bc. My son left on July 24 and his box came on the 29th.
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Permalink Reply by PrdNavyMom2Sailors on
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It's perfectly normal. I'm on my second child leaving for the Navy and I feel that way a lot too. It will get easier.
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Permalink Reply by PamelaUSSKearsarge on
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My son shipped on July 24th, i've received his box but not a letter.....hoping it will come on Friday. Like a kid checking the box everyday.
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My son left for bootcamp on July 24th as well. I cry most every day. Little things will remind me of him...like the trampoline or campfire pit in the backyard. I miss him so. He is my oldest son and the first to leave the nest. I received "the box" yesterday, but I am still waiting on his address. Praying for all the mothers who are missing their sons and daughters.
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Pamela...I just received my letter today. I know what you mean about the wait. It should be any day now.
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My son left on July 24th as well. I received the box the following Tuesday but I am still waiting for my letter as well. I also check the mailbox like it's my job! Any idea how long it can take to get the first letter? I was told within the week. I hope this gets easier!
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I read somewhere that it can take 7-10 days after "the box" arrives to get the letter. I received my letter 3 days after receiving the box, but I live in Wisconsin so I am nice and close to Great Lakes. That probably helps. You should be getting your letter early this week.
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