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Son Leaving Soon
I have no idea if I am doing this right or not but here I go. My son is leaving for boot camp on 8/5/14. I have no idea what to expect. My heart is breaking and i feel so alone. I feel like I am being silly for being so emotional but it is going to be so hard.
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Permalink Reply by orpy on
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You are NOT being silly and if anyone tells you that or conveys that to you, then they aren't going to be much support. Of course your heart is breaking. I have had to put some distance between my sister and I as she acted pretty darn dismissive of my feelings when my daughter was getting ready to go. She has barely even contacted me. So, we here know how hard and how sad it is to see your child leave. Many of us have sobbed and continue to (my daughter is on her 5th week of boot camp). So just keep coming here as the folks here very much relate to how you are feeling.
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Permalink Reply by MattsMom on
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Hi Connors Mom. My son left today and leaves tomorrow for Boot Camp. I had to say goodbye to him this morning and it was one of the hardest things I have ever had to do. You are not alone, but I know exactly what you mean. I feel alone, like no one could possibly understand the pain you are going through! Even though every mom on here does :) I'm trying to find my way around this site and am learning. I just thought I would drop this quick note to you to let you know my son will be leaving same day as yours and I feel your pain. Be strong - I'm trying to be! ;)
Take care,
Matt's Mom
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Permalink Reply by Kristen_J on
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My son ships out on 8/7, so I definitely feel your sadness! We had only 16 days notice that he was leaving, so he has not even had a chance to go to a single Future Sailor meeting or anything. They told us he would leave in February, then a couple days later changed it to "you are leaving in 16 days". So we are VERY unprepared to say the least!!
I try to hold it together so he does not get stressed out, he has enough on his plate and doesn't need to worry about how this is affecting his mom!
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Permalink Reply by On his way to becoming a sailor on
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Hello all you wonderful moms. My son doesn't leave until December 9th and I am already a mess. Hearing all of you express the sentiments I am feeling helps keep the panic at bay ...for now.
Trying to get everything ready and hoping I can hold it together. We are so proud of him and he is ready to go.
I am guessing no Christmas presents can be sent to them while at boot camp.
thank you for sharing all the raw emotions and Thank you for being out There and listening....
more crying to follow as we get closer
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Permalink Reply by Anti M on
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You are correct, no Christmas presents. You may send cards, just no musical ones, or confetti/glitter. They do have a relaxed day, can go to church, have a nice meal in the chow hall. Some divisions will be selected to visit and have dinner with a local church group.
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Permalink Reply by lemonelephant on
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He will not have been at the RTC long enough to be part of the Christmas Adopt A Sailor Program unless his ship date gets moved into the first half of November.
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My son who has been in the Navy now for 3 years said do not send presents, candy, singing cards, etc. He said to just send simple letters to your son or daughter. If they are selected by a local church or family that lives in the area they will go there for lunch or dinner and may even get to call you on the holiday.
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If a recruit arrives at the RTC any later than the week of 11/18/2014, s/he most likely WILL NOT be in a TG that is eligible for the Christmas Adopt a Sailor program since the TG's that are eligible for that program are the TG's that have PIR the next two weeks after Christmas or they skip the TG with PIR the week after Christmas and the next two TG's are eligible.
Immediate family members who wish to go to GL for Christmas can also adopt their eligible recruit. An immediate family member who lives within 50 miles of the RTC can take an eligible recruit home for Christmas. Those who are eligible for adoption will send a form home with details and the form must be returned by the deadline for a family member to spend Christmas with the recruit.
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You are doing this right !! It shows you are a great Mom because your heart is breaking, it means you love your son. I am scared for my son and hope he is strong emotionally and physically for this next adventure. WE will look back at this time a few months from now and remember how scared we were for them and then compare stories on the awesome things they will be doing after boot camp. Until then stay strong...we will hold hands (even if it is figuratively on line)and stand strong for our boys. Keep talking and I will keep replying....
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Permalink Reply by dobimom on
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Thinking of you today Connors mom. Hang in there and know all of us here a NFM are here for you. If you need to talk Im here.
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Permalink Reply by WENDY on
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Hang in there today, this was one of the hardest things I've done as a parent so far. You will watch what ever phone number you want him to call when he gets there. I kept checking my cell phone to make sure I had service and I was charged. It is a very scripted phone call, and only 15 seconds. Just get in that you love him and be strong. He will do great. Got his stuff about 7 days after he left ( shipped on the 11th) and got a 2 min phone call this last saturday.
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Permalink Reply by denako on
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Hi Connors mom... I hope you are well. I wanted to give words of encouragement. It has been two years since my daughter enlisted. She is home on leave this week and it makes me think of how far she has come. I read over her letters from boot camp last week. Some were heart breaking and others hopeful. The long and short of it is she is having the time of her life. Not everything is roses but life never is. She has received her new orders and decided she will be reenlisting. Just be strong. All will be just fine.
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