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3 weeks since my son left
It has been three weeks now since my son left for boot camp. Frankly it's killing me not hearing from him. I write everyday which helps a little, but nothing just yet from him. Does this get any easier??
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Permalink Reply by babygirlsasailor on
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It's been three weeks for me as well and still nothing, I don't know how all of us do this and get thru it all and I come from a Navy family. I guess it's different when it your child and it is hard to raise them for so long and then just like that let them go. I have sent three letter as well and friends and family and still nothing. I heard that most of the time they can call on Tuesdays and Thursdays but nothing here. I guess no news is good news when it comes to BC but I would be fine with anything just a hello, love you or just tell me how things are going and your getting by. That is what I guess I want to know the most, your not sick, making great friends and plugging along.
Thank you for your time and letting me vent.
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I know what oyou mean if I just could hear his voice for just a few minutes I could feel better!
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Permalink Reply by Mommiof6 on
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Hi..my daughter left on the 5th..it's been SO SO SO hard not being able to talk to her..I cry almost everyday..today I got her form letter....I'm sure u all Wil receive yours soon..maybe the holiday had the mail delayed. I put her in God's hands..what better hands to be in at a time as this!..Be blessed!
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