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Having a rough night....
I am sitting at home all alone - and missing my boy more than ever. It has been almost 2 weeks since he left. I mailed off my first letter to him today! I can not wait till I receive my first letter from him! How is everyone coping? I feel like I am struggling. There are so many changes going on right now in my life - not just my son joining the Navy. Since he left, I have been trying to keep myself busy, but sometimes I just fall apart. Is that ok to allow myself to do that? I have to be strong for my other kids - but sometimes it is so hard. I guess I am asking for some words of encouragement! Any words would be nice! Thank you!
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Permalink Reply by NavyDaughter/Mom on
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I just happened to be wearing one of my Navy Mom T shirts....it says..."Some people never meet their heroes...I raised mine!
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Permalink Reply by aeast on
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Thank you Navy Moms for helping me out last night with your kind words and thoughts! It was a rough night, but I survived and today is a new day for me! It just hit me yesterday, while I was driving and I couldn't stop crying. I went into our local donut shop, crying last night and got like 1/2 dozen donuts - white cream filled and the lady at the counter probably thought I was crazy - LOL. My son PIR date is August 8th. He is in Ship 11, DIV 245. Anyone else in the same division?
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Permalink Reply by lemonelephant on
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You have joined PIR 08/08/2014 TG 39. Divisions 245 and 246 are brother divisions and train together and will have Battle Stations-21 (BST) together, so look for others with loved ones in either division. There will be a discussion within that group for the two divisions.
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Permalink Reply by Stevensmom on
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Your son had made a good choice and is in good hands right now. Just encourage him and be strong for him, that's what he needs most right now. It is very hard having them gone. I haven't seen my son since Jan 4th for boot camp graduation. I just think to myself what a great experience this is for him:) my biggest fear and worry right now is when he had to go to SERE school:/
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Permalink Reply by LisaM1022 on
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Hello :) My son has been gone a week tomorrow. I feel as if all week I was doing fine. Then this morning I woke up and felt sad. I know my son is okay, but I just miss seeing and talking to him. His box came Friday so that was nice because I know next will be an address. I have been just trying to keep busy and I'm glad it is summer time and not winter where I'd be stuck inside more and have way too much time to over think things! I just have to keep reminding myself how proud I am, and how he is going to feel such pride in himself when this is over. Keep thinking positive! I really have enjoyed this site because it is nice to have so many others who are feeling the same thing :)
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