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Delayed until 7/22 then off to GL for Bootcamp
Well this has been interesting... after going through all the crazy emotions of my sons departure which was supposed to have happened on July 9...I was fortunate enough to enjoy another 2 weeks with him... Somewhere there was a paperwork mistake and he wont leave until July 22 which is rolling up rather quickly. I guess I'm more prepared having already put myself through the emotional grinder last week...but still I find myself a little teary and anxious....ANYONE else have a son leaving to GL on 7/22
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Permalink Reply by lemonelephant on
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Check your My Page.
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Permalink Reply by proudmom62 Ship 03 Div 293 on
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My boy leaves as well on the 22nd to GL he will go to MEPS on the 21st and then leaves on the 22nd for GL
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Permalink Reply by dozy on
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yes, my son is leaving from Boston on the 22nd. He's counting down and I'm hoping time stops :)
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Permalink Reply by my3sonsaz on
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Our son is leaving AZ on the 22nd. I'm going through all kinds of emotions...excited, scared, anxious, etc. I know it will be an awesome journey for him and really excited for him!
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Permalink Reply by Hesh'sMom on
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My son flies into GL on the 23rd. Leaves from Buffalo. Yes dozy, I would like time to stop also!! :)
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Check your My Page.
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Permalink Reply by Jacksons Mom on
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My son leaves on 22nd also.
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How are you moms doing today? We had our son's going away party last night. I'm happy to say I held it together and there we no tears (in public) :) He's having a great time hanging out with his buddies and enjoying his last few days. I've not really attempted to have him go through things in his room, clothes, etc. and get rid of things. Trying to figure out whether I encourage him to do this or just wait and do it when he is gone...Also trying to figure out what time to be at MEPS on Tuesday to see him being sworn in??? I typically can hold myself together until the last minute so I'm really praying I don't loss it at the MEPS center...We'll have our 14 and 18 year old sons there too so I want this to be a positive experience for the family. :)
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