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Thursday 11/13/14
My son left on the 13th and I cannot stop worrying. I knew it would be hard, but my lord not this hard. I think it is because I cannot call or text just to ask how is everything going. I find myself crying at the least little thing. I did his laundry that was left behind and boy was that challenging.
My sister in law called and said she knows how I feel because her son moved to Arizona. Well NO she does not know how I feel she was/is able to talk to him daily if need be, I can't.
I will get thru this I know, but boy it is difficult.
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Permalink Reply by ktsmom96 on
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pamesue,
I had the same issues. All of my friends only had children who left for college, NOT into boot camp where we could not see, hear, or email with for 9 weeks. So, that is NOT the same thing. My son left 10/20, we are extremely close! So, the first week nearly killed me. I was able to get his address from the recruiter and was able to start writing him right away, and that seemed to help. No one can know how you feel but you. Don't make yourself feel bad, this is a huge adjustment and you will adjust in your own time. I have decided to think of this as my boot camp too. Because when he is on a ship in the middle of the ocean, I won't be able to pick up the phone and talk to him then either. Try to comfort yourself knowing this is where your son wants to be, and he will succeed. Just keep sending him upbeat positive letters telling him how proud you are:)
Hang in there. ((((HUGS))))
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Permalink Reply by willsmom93 on
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Pamsue, my son left the same day. He left laundry and a messy room. I will have to take care of both. The college parents miss their children but it is not the same. The crying at any mention of him is awful. Maybe our boys will have the same PIR. Let's hang in there together.
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Permalink Reply by daysia on
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My son is also at boot camp now and i can't stop worrying. I have my time that i do cry, i miss him so much. I know that he is ok.
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Permalink Reply by Rhonda on
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Mine hasn't even left yet and cry at the thought of it. I don't know how I will get through it but I'm thankful I found this site and maybe won't feel so alone. Sending hugs to all you moms
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Permalink Reply by Pennyrh on
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Rhonda I cryed on and off before my son left too. Just the thought of it. We tried to do everything he wanted to do all summer before he left 10/6/14. Kinda like a Navy bucket list. And every time I hugged him I took it ALL in. Thinking how much I'd miss those hugs soon. i made him make a spotify playlist of his favorite songs for me to listen to, took videos of him talking about his favorite things to do and things he'd miss while he was gone. I was WELL prepared. i still cry a lot. It's getting easier everyday though.
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Pamesue my son left 10/06/14 and it's been the hardest time of my life. The moms on this sight know exactly how you feel. Day by day it gets a little better. It's still hard though. Getting his address was exciting. Now I can write letters and feel like I'm talking to him. If one more person tells me how "proud" I should be and how it will make him "stronger" or how he will come back a "man" I'm gonna scream. Of course I know all those things are true as you do also about your son. I just miss him too much right now and that's all I can feel.
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Pennyrh - I agree - I could scream as well - no one is more proud of our son than we are - I will just bite my tongue
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Permalink Reply by mtnestr on
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I am hoping this will make you feel better....not worse: My oldest son went to basic almost a year ago. It was hard not knowing how he was doing. I missed him terribly. Turns out he hated basic, but not for the reason you'd think (or maybe what you're worried about). There was so much WAITING and sitting. It wasn't the yelling, hard work, or stress he didn't like. He was bored...he is not a sitting around type of person....probably like most guys his age. He had signed up for adventure and knew he needed to go through basic to get there. Once the first two weeks passed, he was fine. They started learning new things and he knew he had made the right decision. I know people are different.....my younger son goes in 3 weeks. I am thinking he will deal with the sitting around much better....much more laid back than the first. :)
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Ladies thank you so much for the words of encouragement. I did get his address today from the recruiter so I've started a letter. I know this 9 weeks will go by fast. I had to shut my office door many times today for my
mini breaks but everyone was understanding and gave me my moment.
ladies we will get through this togther
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