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Permalink Reply by Froggy on
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Welcome Amanda! You'll find all the information on Navy for Moms most informative. There's a lot to read, but you'll find answers to almost all your questions somewhere on the site. I was on it constantly while my son was in boot camp. When does it get easier? Well, for me, it was when he was half way through his training. My countdown was getting closer and closer to the end at that point and my family became more and more excited about seeing our sailor. We were like kids waiting for Christmas!! Find out which division your sailor is in. Perhaps someone started a page for friends and family of that particular division. You will be able to connect with the people who are going through exactly what you are. And if he's in a 900 division, you might catch a glimpse of him performing at one of the graduations that are broadcast online every Friday morning (probably around week six is when you might see him). Calls to home are usually on the weekend (ours came on Sundays). And if you have his address give it to everyone you know. They love to receive mail from home, but can't always write back to everyone as they have very limited time to respond. Your mailman will become your new best friend as you wait for letters from your sailor. Gotta get back to work now! Don't worry - you'll make it!!!!
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Permalink Reply by AmandaHisNavyGirl on
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Hello Froggy. I really appreciate you taking the time out to respond to me. I haven't received his address yet so I don't know what division he is in at the time but I have been writing letters already. I find this site extremely helpful. I appreciate all the feed back I receive from everyone that is in the same stage that I am but most of all from those that been here already and made it through. I'm sure I'll be ok. It's just still new and I miss him everyday. I'm sure once I hear from him and know that he's ok then it will be easier from there. Again I want to say thanks for your response and good luck to u and your sailor!
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Permalink Reply by deniseMatt'smom on
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AmandaHisNavyGirl...it gets easier when you finally get the "I'm a sailor" call!!!! Then you see him at graduation, and even though that's only for a short time. A school is better because you can talk, FaceTime, text...everyday!!! A school isn't perfect but it is soooo much better than bootcamp!!! Welcome :) and Good Luck
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Hello Denise! That makes me EXTREMELY HAPPY!!! I didn't know I would be about to FaceTime and stuff like that while he's in school. Thanks for that info. You just made my day lol.
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Amanda, I gotta say that box is pretty painful, however once you get that first phone call it gets a tiny bit easier. Remember that although he can't call often, that first call opens the door for future calls. Congratulations and hang in there.
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Yes that's all I want is to hear his voice, then I'm sure I'll feel better. I appreciate your response and good luck to you and your sailor.
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Permalink Reply by Tara22 on
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AmandaHisNavyGirl- I promise it does get easier. The first 2 weeks are rough, write him a lot and that will help you cope with him not being home and I promise he will appreciate every single letter he gets. The 3rd week you notice that you can function a little better without being consumed of worry. My son left 08/26 so we are well over the 30 day mark and days are moving faster since I can see the end is coming! Stay strong girl!!
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Thanks Tara. It's always good to hear that it gets better. I have days where I can hold it together but today just wasn't one of those days. I actually called his phone today to see what time he would be home. When it finally hit me I was like Amanda get it together lol. I'm sure I'll be okay especially with the help of everyone on this site that takes the time out to help me. I really appreciate your advice Tara. Good luck to you and your Son!
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