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Leaving for bootcamp on July 14th.. Anyone else out there???
My son arrived in Great Lakes Tuesday the 14th. So many thoughts and emotions going on!!! I would love to hear from you..
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Permalink Reply by lemonelephant on
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You may also want to check in DEP-Leavin for bootcamp in July.
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Permalink Reply by Barbara210 on
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My son left for Boot camp on July 1, 2015. I just received 3 letters from him yesterday. It's a hard road even after receiving the first letters but in my return letter I just praised him and told him how proud we are of him. Expect the dreadful box, with his personal belongings anytime. Last week I received his formal letter. The letters I got yesterday my Happy go lucky son, seems sad and depressed but I was told to expect it. I might expect it but it doesn't make it any easier.
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Permalink Reply by Goruck mom on
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My son arrived on Monday in great lakes just got the box today I wasn't as emotional as I thought I was going to be. Today was a good day minimal tears. I'm overjoyed and so excited he has started this new chapter in his life! This has been his dream for as long as I can Remeber
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Permalink Reply by poppersmom on
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My son is at great lakes too and arrived Monday so I'm guessing they would graduate at the same time
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Permalink Reply by Shelley on
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Mine on the 15th. I'm doing pretty well so far but I do miss him terribly. How are you holding up?
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Permalink Reply by Navylife on
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I am dreading the box as I feel that I will cry when I open it. The hardest is no communication. I was dating my husband when he went thru basic and we were married when he did several deployments. We have lived a military life for years however, it is different when its your child.
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Permalink Reply by Freckles93*02-944 on
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My son arrived the evening of the 14th from Indianapolis. I'm doing ok. I'm thinking like he is off at college. He spent 2 years away and lived with a friend these last 5 months. He is 22 so that makes it a little easier. Only real hard part is not being able to pick up the phone and call him when I want or let his sister ages 10 and 7 call or see him. Will be praying for everyone. I am very proud of my son and I know this new adventure/job is what he really wants. Glad we have his address already. His sister are already writing get letters and drawing pictures.
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If you received the address from the recruiter, hold off on sending letters until you get The Form Letter.
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Permalink Reply by belovedbyHim on
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My son came home to surprise me 2 years after he shipped to BC. I just put him on the plane back to his duty station today. He spent the last 11 hours walking around NYC and then almost missed his flight. He told me.. "It's all good mom, It's an adventure!" He is so much more confident and comfortable with who he is. He is still a kid in many ways but he has really grown up. When he left 2 years ago I cried all the time and it felt like a part of me had died. When he left at midnight I was sad to say goodbye and I miss him like crazy but I didn't cry and I'm happy for him and the Amazing Adventure he's on. The first few weeks are hard but it does get better and it will get to be your new normal. (It never gets easier but the tears get to be fewer!) You can do this!!! Oh and LISTEN to Lemonelphant!!!! She is AMAZING and knows her stuff!!!!!
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belovedbyHim, what a wonderful surprise for you! I'm glad you had time with your Sailor and am glad that he made his flight. I've heard, "It's all good, mom" many times from my son. It's usually me saying, "It's an adventure!"
Thank you for the kind words.
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Permalink Reply by Mama3Girls713 on
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Hi. our daughter arrived Monday. Nothing really prepares for the empty house feeling when they aren't home and can't check in. I couldn't go into her room for a few days. this site helps me a lot. We got the box today- she left us all a note in the coin pocket of her jeans. that helped just getting that.
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