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July 29, 2013
I am new to this site and so happy I found it! My son leaves for GL on July 29th and I have mixed emotions but I am so proud of him. Just looking for other moms/family going through the same thing. It is always nice to know you are not alone!
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Permalink Reply by Shanon24 (Ship12/Div 371) on
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Thanks for starting this discussion...my daughter went to MEPS on the 29th and arrived at GL on the 30th, just before midnight (her time). I received my "I'm here" call around 1:15am (her time). I live in Southern Cali so they are 2 hours ahead of me. I am still waiting for my "box"...hoping to get it soon. I've been a mess the last week...still waiting for the pain to ease. I had my daughter at 17...so we basically grew up together and have never been this far apart for any length of time. I know whole heartedly that she made the right decision for her future and I support her 100%...but it still hurts. Looking forward to PIR!!
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Permalink Reply by AZNavymom on
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HI Shanon. Glad you got that call. I can see how being such a young mom and feeling like you grew up together makes you especially close. Let us know when the box arrives!
L.
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Permalink Reply by maureenwithfive on
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Hello Shanon,
Hang in there girl, just know that you raised a good girl, she's around a lot of people who want her and will help her to be successful, and that YOU have a support group ready and willing to help you get through this.
Stay involved, watch the videos, read the posts... so you know what each day holds for her and in a way, you can go through the journey with her. My favorite videos are:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=k7GTgx7CXaI
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BuOE1BvINWs
...and here's a nice one by CNN regarding "Battle Stations."
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Thanks Maureen...I will definitely check out the youtube clips, I've learned so much in such a short amount of time it's amazing! =)
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Permalink Reply by ChristinaMarie (Ship 14/Div 298) on
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We are all feeling the same and this group has helped us relate and not feel so alone during this difficult time. I had my son young as well and feel exactly the same as you. It feels like a part of you is missing... :(
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I totally feel like something is missing...with her gone. She was the 2nd mom in the house to help keep her 3 lil brothers in line when my husband or I weren't around. I'm completely outnumbered now! lol
Thanks for the support ladies...it honestly helps, a lot!
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Permalink Reply by AP Amy on
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My daughter Savannah left for Great Lakes on July 29th and today our "Kid in a Box" came. We live in Las Vegas and I was shocked that we got her box this soon.
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Permalink Reply by LoriJa on
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I just got my box too! We Live in Apple Valley, CA. She shipped out early am on the 30th. I was hoping she was going to slip a quick note, but alas, no. I bought tons of cards to send her as soon as I get her address. I want her to receive mail every day. I miss her tons, hope the kids are having a good experience so far!
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Me too. It sounds like the girls may be in an integrated co-ed division. I was on the PIR 9-27 site and there are moms on it saying their sons are in Ship 11 Div 633.
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It would be nice if they are in Ship 11 Div 633 together! I hope to find out soon! I do know that she was told that they were short females, and they were waiting for her to arrive to fill up a division. They moved up her ship date to the 29th, from the 30th, but in the end, she shipped on the 30th after all.
Quick question for everyone: Where is everyone's loved ones going for their "A" schools? Emily is going to AE school in Pensacola. Anyone going to Pensacola?
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Permalink Reply by Disy (Ship12Div371) on
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Yes my Female SR is going to Pensacola. She left July 31st - but haven't heard anything yet about which division! My SR said there were 4 females with her when she left! Hopefully they filled the division and have started their first week of BC!
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