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Leaving on July 8th
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Permalink Reply by LuvmysailorSON on
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You are not alone. My son also leaves on the 8th. The last 2 weeks or so my son has been on the go none stop. I was lucky to get a few minutes with him. I expected that to happen. The last 2 days he has been home and kinda quiet and looks to be in deep thought. I'm just cherishing these moments. We are soo proud of such a brave decision he has made. We are very proud! Any tears that are falling are tears of joy. All these years of parenting is showing a job well done:)
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Permalink Reply by Nonie1234 on
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I can relate to this. I had my son at 18. I have spent my whole adult life with him! Even in high school he called me once a day to say hey and tell me what he was doing... I know this is the best thing for him and I am so proud of him. That being said the mom in me is going to be crushed Tuesday when we say goodbye. Imm here for you!
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Permalink Reply by Erinaday (Ship 13 DIV 265) on
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I know how you feel. My first son left for boot camp 3 years ago on the 6th of July and my second son just left on the 1st of July 2014.
It's really, really hard. Keep letting him know how much you love him and how proud you are of him. My second boy caught me twice crying and he'd just hug me tight. I tried to keep it in like I did the first time, but I just lost it. It happens. It's okay to cry and maybe it's ok for them to see it once or twice so they have the opportunity to see how much you love them and are proud of them. Maybe you can get a slip of paper that you can write inspirational messages and some of your particular Momisms on, then laminate it and slip it in his wallet.
Take it easy, enjoy these last days with your son. Forget about chores and do all the fun stuff or make all the foods he loves, or visit his favorite restaurants before he leaves.
Take Care. :)
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Permalink Reply by MommaDonna on
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My son is leaving on the 28th and I am feeling the exact same way as you. I mean out of the blue I will just start balling my head off and I'm not very good at hiding my emotions. For most of his life it has just been him and I and I am an older mom but like you, I don't know how to live my life without him. I'm glad that I was introduced to this site and I'm sure you will be too because it helps to know that we're not alone.
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Permalink Reply by Momof3 on
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I understand those feelings. I had my daughter when I was 19. We've never been away from each other for more than 10 days and even then, we were talking on the phone or texting and now she's leaving for boot camp (tomorrow). This is going to be tough but I know she's making the right choice for her. It will be difficult but you'll be ok. You have us to lean on. I have a feeling these next 8-9 weeks are going to fly by.
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Permalink Reply by CINDY on
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My son left on he 8th, got my call at 11:00 pm est. It was very hard to say good bye. Now waiting for box and letter. Sure hope it gets better.
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I think my son called me about the same time last night CIndy. At least they are there and safe!
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Permalink Reply by hmarie3 on
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Got the box AND form letter both today. He is Ship 03 Div 272. So excited to be able to send him letters; feels like at least some communication. AND his PIR is 8/29 which is a week earlier than we thought it would be. YAY!! What a great Monday!! ;)
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hmarie3 my daughter is on the same ship and division as your son...
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My son left on July 8, got my box and letter today, ship 14, div 274, pir sept 5. Made my reservations as soon as I opened the letter. so exciting
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Permalink Reply by PSV.SHIP13.DIV277 on
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did the form letter include the address you can send your letters to him? my fiancé left on the same day but stayed at a hotel overnight and arrived in GL the following day on the 9th! so glad you got your box and form letter i'm so anxious to get mines!
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