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Son Leaving for Bootcamp September 5, 2013 - anyone else?
My son is an HM leaving Sept 5 2013 for bootcamp. I am looking to connect with other moms/wives who might share this timeline. Thanks!
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Permalink Reply by lemonelephant on
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Smile09, in addition to the info I have previously given you, if he is selected for FMTB, then you will want to check out FMF Corpsman moms.
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Sheilam, since your future Sailor has a contract for Aircrew Survival Equipmentman (PR), join AIRCREW, Sailors In Pensacola, FL For A School....Corry Station too!!, and Parents of A School Sailors in Pensacola and check out Airman Family and Friends. The Rating Information Card for PR can be found athttps://www.cool.navy.mil/enlisted/rating_info_cards/pr.pdf. Your Sailor will most likely fly out to "A" School the day after PIR. See PIR Day and Liberty During PIR Weekend to help you know how to plan your weekend once you get the form letter.
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Permalink Reply by Sheila115 on
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Wow, thanks for all of that. I feel like my child is heading into an alternate universe sometimes. This is so new to me! As it will be to him more so. :)
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You are very welcome.
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Permalink Reply by sassymom9503 on
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My Son leaves September 30th for bootcamp, I too find myself saying this is the last time he will... or he wont need this anymore... my other Sons are already calling dibs on things in his room "furniture" which made me cry and was my first realization that my son will never live under my roofe again "Gasp" Sigh... I am trying to be ready But My Heart is no where near ready for whats to come
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I let my oldest daughter take my sons bedroom furniture with her to furnish her new college appartment. It was so beaten up by him over the years and has no montary value, plus he didnt care, but still it was so weird emptying out his room like that. We are refurnishing it as a guest room for the small visits that will become the way of life for us so soon. We are down to two weeks of living together under the same roof. Breaks my heart but still so darn proud of him.
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Permalink Reply by Smile09 AD/HM Mom on
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Today my son started cleaning out his room and giving all his old "Army" stuff away to our 8 year old son. Our home is a mixture of excitement, anxiety, sadness, melancholy, and joy all wrapped up into one. We have much to be grateful for, especially that we have a close and loving family. This makes his parting all the more bittersweet. I am grateful he has direction in life and a calling he is going after. When my first son left for bootcamp, I cried off and on for two weeks and lived in a sort of fog. It did get better after that. However, every time he visits home and then leaves again - the fog returns for a day or so. I am thankful for this site and all the wisdom and support! I was just sharing with a friend today how grateful I was for this site during my first son's bootcamp experience.
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So will the 8 year old be your last child at home? With my daughter away at college and now my son leaving for the Navy, I am so thankful we have a 6 year old that will still be with us. She will be a delightful distraction during this time of transition. Dont get me started on how it breaks my heart that my son will miss out on her growing up over the next several years. My older children are very close to her. However, with Skype and Facechat I am sure we will be calling him whenever we can when he is out of bootcamp. Plus if he is stationed state side for awhile I am going to try my best to visit him.
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Yes, our 8yo son is our last child. Sounds like we have spaced our children similarly. We homeschool so I get to spend a lot of time with him. (We home schooled the other 2 also). My older sons are afraid I'm going to turn their brother into a "dork" LOL. And, yes, we will visit. It's just super expensive going all over the country with both boys in different places! I melted in church this morning just thinking about how empty the house will seem and dreading the thought of cleaning out his room. I think it will be helpful for me to clean it out though - a sort of acceptance on my part. I know it will get easier as time goes by and our family adopts a new rhythm.
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Permalink Reply by wendi.austinsmom on
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My son leaves September 5, 2013 - we just found out Friday (his date was moved up from December 24). I now have less than 2 weeks to process and prepare for his departure. I am very excited for him and he is eager and ready. He will be in the nuclear program. Feeling...happy...sad...nostalgic...
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Ours too! What is your son's rating?
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