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Leaving for boot camp 11/17/15
So proud of her but sad for the empty nest.
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Permalink Reply by CryptoDad on
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Brace yourself for the wild ride. Your daughter is going to amaze you.
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Permalink Reply by AZNavymom on
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Thank you for the encouragement.
She amazes me as is...looking forward to more!
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Permalink Reply by JRsMom on
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my son just got his call yesterday! heading to Michigan on 11/19 so they should be there at the same time. I'm happy as well but planning to fall apart once he's on his way!
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Congrats! As the days get closer the struggle becomes a little greater, but so does the excitement for her and I. We will get through this!
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Permalink Reply by middlemom on
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My son leaves for Great Lakes on December 15th. I am having a very hard time with this. It will be our first Christmas without him at home. We are taking a family vacation over Thanksgiving break with all three of my boys and my husband. So proud of him but not wanting to let go.
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I totally understand! my son was supposed to leave in May but got an early call when a job became available. Missing the holidays and his 19th birthday on 12/31....counting down and trying to get lost in his excitement rather than wallow in my mixed emotions. thankful for this site! enjoy that vacation!
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Permalink Reply by lemonelephant on
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middlemom, expect an earlier ship date due to the Navy Recruiting Holiday Stand-down, which is usually about a week before Christmas to just after New Year’s Day. There are about 3 weeks in December and into the first week of January when the RTC does not process in new recruits. See http://www.navycs.com/blogs/2011/10/14/the-voelker-rule. My expectation is that December ship dates will be 12/01/2015 through 12/10/2015. Recruits don't ship on Fridays.
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Wow! prayers your way! today will probably be the shortest day of your life.
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