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Leaving for boot camp January 2015
Our son will be leaving for boot camp in January 2015. Are there other moms out there who's son or daughter will be leaving for BC then?
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Permalink Reply by hearthhaven on
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Today is our son's 19th birthday. So glad he is here so we can celebrate it with him. Of course, it makes me wonder how long it will be before we can celebrate his birthday with him again, which, of course, makes me so sad. Exactly a month from today he will leave for boot camp. That makes me sad, too. I'm doing pretty well at staying strong in front of him but man, when he's not around, I'm a crying mess. I can't seem to keep myself out of that pit. I just keep thinking that "a month from now, he won't be here to do this or that. I won't see this or that anymore, like his van pulling out of the driveway. Like driving past where he works on my way to run errands and his van won't be there anymore. Pretty much everything. And it's tearing me apart. We're having our semi-annual big Christmas party on the 20th and combining it with a bon voyage party for our son. What a bittersweet time. I know all the logical stuff about him needing to strike out on his own. I'm super proud of him for his decision to join the Navy and I know that it is the right choice for him and that he will do extremely well. But the logic does little for my momma heart. Sigh.
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Permalink Reply by dogdoc on
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My daughter flies to BC on 1/5. I've been through this as an Air Force mom...our airman son has been in for 2 years. He just turned 20. It's a major roller coaster and completely different when sending a DAUGHTER! I will miss her soooo much. I'm NOT ready. But am PROUD of her.
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Our son is leaving on 1/6. He is our first child to leave home and this is absolutely tearing me apart. I'm thankful, so thankful, he has been here for the holidays this year but man, it's been bittersweet. I've spent a good deal of time in tears, but trying not to do so in front of him (but have broken down a couple times in front of him but he knows how/who I am so he's not too surprised). I am going to miss him so unbelievably much. I know that somehow I will get through this, so many have, but then I also wonder how I'm going to be able to turn and walk away when he goes to get on the plane and if my legs will hold me up! I totally understand not being ready!!!!!! I know HE will be fine. That's not the issue. It's my heart that is struggling terribly.
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Permalink Reply by ConcernedMom on
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All right all you January 2015 moms how we doing in these final days. Keeping it together for him but falling apart in private! I want to freeze time but I know that is not possible.
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Hanging in there as that's the only choice there is but it is so hard sometimes! Our son is off hunting till Monday. I ally didn't want him to go but I also had to realize there are things he wants/needs to do for himself before he leaves home. Sigh. I just want him all to myself but that's not realistic, I guess.
Only ten more days before he will walk down the ramp to get on the plane. I have no idea how my legs are going to support me.
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My son leaves Jan. 7th. He is away for the holidays with his dad. I am trying to get all my crying done before he gets back. I will only see him a few more times before he leaves. It is so hard. Navy4 Moms has been a lot of help in reading others who are experiencing the exact same feelings I am.
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Mine is leaving on January 12, I am also a disaster. Counting down the days, crying as I'm driving down the road, or just randomly ... I know it will get better, right???
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I am the same way! Fine one minute and dissolved in tears the next over anything. We are now nine days out. Major sigh. Yes, I have been assured it will get better so I have to believe that. I got several blue candles for Christmas which I will burn at night when I pray for our son and as he is going through battlestations. I am just going to miss him and his incredible hugs so much!
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My son leaves Jan 6th. First time on here. I can see I won't be able to check the discussions while I'm at work. My poor boss wouldn't know how to handle a crying mother. :-) They have already said they are going to put caution tape around my desk when I get back to work on Wednesday so no one will bother me. Looking forward to the words of wisdom and support I hope to find here.
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