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leaving for boot camp August 25, 2015
I am looking for anyone that has a child leaving for boot camp on Aug. 25.
I am starting to feel some anxiety. I think after cleaning his bedroom out it hit me harder than I thought it would. Seven more days and I am nervous for him. He seems to be fine....its me. lol
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Permalink Reply by becca2165 on
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My Daughter left today Monday 8/24 . I have been reading how hard her first day is going to be. Looks like no sleep for her tonight
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Permalink Reply by scorpiozen on
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My son left today also, but is staying the night in a hotel near MEPS. He won't leave for Chicago until tomorrow. So I think tonight he gets to sleep ... which is good, because he was too nervous to sleep last night and was up leaving for the gym at 6 am today!
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Permalink Reply by LindaL on
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My son called at 1:00 am this morning. 20 second phone call. He sounded tired. Today has been hard.
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Permalink Reply by Farah on
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Well......my son left today. I surprised myself and didn't cry until the van started driving away. I am now watching the clock and waiting for the call. I am now married to my phone. I start panicking if it is not in the same room with me in fear I may miss the call.
WOW....so many different emotions today. (waking up early didn't help)
Happy, sad, proud, excited............now I am exhausted and just want to stay in my bed until I get the call. I almost feel depressed. Not sure I feel like going to work tomorrow:( but I guess I better keep busy. Let the count down to graduation begin ladies!!!!!!
We are in this together.......we need each other.....non of my friends can relate to me.....Thank you to everyone on this site!!
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I just got a call from my son saying he was almost to Great Lakes. It was great hearing his voice. I was so nervous answering the phone....I thought I was going to hear a bunch of yelling in the background....lol
Now just to wait for the scripted call.....I wonder how long before I get that?
Has anyone else gotten a call?
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I just got the scripted call......there wasn't any yelling in the background....lol
it was very short 20 seconds.
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Permalink Reply by Sherry on
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Our son just landed at O'Hare. He said they are expected to be picked up between 8-9 so I believe the scripted call will come in around 2am. I'm so thankful he's had his cell phone w/ him during the travel phase. Phew!
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