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My son left yesterday
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Permalink Reply by Proud Navy Mom on
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I promise it will! But it will continuously be a emotional roller coaster. When he is deployed across the world and you can only Skype.... Well, you are proud but still worry as they are so far away. My son is in Dubui since December till end of July. Comes home in August...can not wait to hug him. Prayers to you and your son. Stay in touch on Navy for Moms, it make life a little more bearable.
Wait till you see how much he will mature. You will say....what did you do with my son! LOL. Take care, Melody -
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Permalink Reply by Loud Proud & Petrified on
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I hope it gets better. It's only been 2 days for my son. I can't eat and need to take melatonin to get to sleep. But I don't sleep long. It's like life's been put in hold.
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Thanks Melody, Prayers to you and your son as well and to all our sailors & military. I will definitely stay connected to this site it is super helpful especially to us newbies. How exciting your son coming home! I can't wait for August either..I will see my son at PIR!
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LoudProudandPetrified, I know it's tough. Worst thing is I didn't even get a I made it call last night when he arrived, so I didn't sleep much last night at all, but I've heard no news is also good news, so now I guess I just wait for the box.
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Luckily, Gary called me twice, once when he arrived at the airport, but all he really said was that he arrived and was super hungry. Going for food. The second call came at 9:30pm, the scripted "I'm here" call. That was it. I've already wrote 3 letters and 2 cards, waiting on the form letter so I can send them. Thinking about going to get some pre stamped post cards today to send him so he can write home easier. Miss him so much my heart aches and my husband can't figure out why I feel so miserable we've been anticipating his departure for 6 months. He truly needed to start his life but the emptiness I feel is overwhelming. I found a really good Blog JoyUnexpected.com that has helped, its a mom's feeling on when her oldest son left. It's exactly how I'm feeling.
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Permalink Reply by Proudnavymomx2 on
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My oldest son left for GL yesterday. My youngest son went to boot camp last fall and is now stationed in Diego Garcia. I have been dreading going through this boot camp process again. It's not easy and it is definitely an emotional roller coaster. But it does get better and goes by pretty quickly...and it's all worth it when you see their sweet face at PIR! I will never forget that experience as long as I live. Now, I sit and wait for the box and the form letter and start writing letters. {{NMH}}
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I'm glad to hear it gets better, I can't imagine having two away. Although my daughter plans to go away to college in a few years but I think thats a little different because I'll be able to visit and call whenever I want. I'm thinking maybe once I find out where he'll be stationed, I'll feel a little more relaxed.
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Where does he go after bootcamp?
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My daughter left for gl yesterday too and it's been awful! Even though I've been away from her for several months at a time before, this is worse! I've been very tearful yesterday and today especially when someone asks about her. Hang in there- we will get through this and I do trust the others who say it does get easier!
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I can't even imagine my daughter going to Boot Camp. Having my son gone is torture enough. My thoughts go out to you. It's only Day 4 for me and it's a little better, comes in waves of sorrow now.
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Permalink Reply by Navymomof2 on
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It seems like u can't breathe or live right now but I promise once u get that first letter w his address you'll be occupied w writing him. My oldest daughter left for boot camp after graduation in 2011 and less than a year my middle daughter (mamas girl) left for boot camp too. I thought I was gonna die! But writing them letters and being able to hear their voice once in awhile will keep u strong. He wants u to be strong! Hang in there and congrats!⚓️
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LoudProudandPetrified, I know the hurt and emptiness your talking about. Thank God my son was actually able to call the next night after he arrived so I was so relived to hear from him. My son was in DEP for 9 months and time flew by I still didn't feel prepared at all. I will look up that blog, thank you.
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