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My Son left today (6-23-15) for boot camp
I am bursting at the seems with pride for Joseph; yet my heart breaks for me. I never knew my heart could feel so many emotions all at one time. I can't wait to see the man he becomes!!!
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Permalink Reply by lemonelephant on
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He will call. See Arrival and What Happens at the RTC and Phone Cards and Phone Calls.
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Permalink Reply by Samson on
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If I remember correctly it was about 2 weeks before I got a phone call that was not the " I am here call". They have to earn their phone calls. I know my boy's group did well so they got a few extra times to call home. I still remember how excited I was to get each and every call!
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They no longer have to earn them, but calls are scheduled by the RDC and will depend on the availability of the phone banks. See Phone Cards and Phone Calls.
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Permalink Reply by turtlegirl428 on
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Congrats to you! My son just left today! Such an exciting time!
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Permalink Reply by Proud mom of 2 sailors on
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Chris, my son also left on 7/1. Let the countdown begin. This is my second, but not easier.
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Remember, counting Friday's is sometimes easier on a Mom than counting days. See Arrival and What Happens at the RTC.
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My son left Tuesday, 6/22/15. Received his box the other day but still waiting for that letter so I can start writing to him. Got worried because I got a call from them asking about my son' s allergy, the officer was reassuring that nothing bad happened. Little bit disoriented too as it was 5am Hawaiian time. It was only a brief call, I wished I had talk directly to my son. He's my only son and the youngest of 3.
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If your son was unsure about an allergy (penicillin is a common one for calls), then they have to check it out to keep the recruit safe.
I left info for you on your My Page.
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I know that it is rough not knowing and not being able to talk to your son. Mine was sick and nobody would tell me anything. It drove me crazy! Then someone from Moms told me to basically get a grip that he belonged to the Navy now. It's hard to "get" that. I try to remember how lucky we are to know anything since mom's before knew much less than we do. I still don't sleep like I use to unless he is home on leave.
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Permalink Reply by loveredwine on
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My son leaves July 28 for bootcamp....i feel such a wide range of emotions the past few days of sadness, being proud, nervous, anxiety, etc I am so happy I have found this site for a wealth of information and support :)
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Permalink Reply by Sarah on
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My husband left the 29th. Have you guys found a forum for the specific dates?
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Permalink Reply by heidi86 on
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The stress on moms seems to stem from the fact we lose contact with our kids during boot. Once my son was on A school and I could call him and text, almost all the stress of him being gone went away. He agrees that most of his friend's moms don't seem worried anymore. Hang in there, boot camp will pass by more quicky than you think. Next thing you know you'll be in Chicago, and amazed at the man/woman your new sailor has become. I came to realize for that transformation to take place, the umbilical cord must be cut.
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