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Looking to Meet New Moms for PIR 1/22/16 Ship 03 Div 72
I'm totally new to all of this and know I can't be the only one who is feeling overwhelmed by everything. I really miss my sailor and it's only going on two weeks. I got his 2 minute phone call, his box of belongings and his form letter. Now what? Is it just a waiting game? Because I don't like it! I just want to hear his voice. I know when I do it's going to be bittersweet!
I'm extremely proud of him, however, I'm not there to take care of him even though he is an independent young man who can take care of himself. I just miss doing the little things for him that he let me do. Does anyone else feel like this?
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Permalink Reply by iLMOMMY76 on
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I 100% understand how you feel had thing is NOT many people do..unless they are in your shoes...I have started getting up at 5:30 and praying for his day...I talk to people who understand and I read everything I can about his day...time flies we will be fine!!
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How wonderful that you get up at 5:30am and pray. I wear my daughters watch set at Chicago time, I'm in California and when I look at the watch I remember to pray and think about what she might be doing at that time. It's 9:55 now and I think she's probably showered and in bed, thinking she is having a wonderful adventure in this new life as an adult. She's 18, will be 19 on Christmas Eve. I'm buying 19 birthday cards and having friends and family send them so she can have her own "birthday party".
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Permalink Reply by proudmama on
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He's my second of three. My oldest went to college, however, I could talk to her all the time, she could come home when she was able to. So my son going off to the NAVY and not having the freedom is quite a different experience. I just keep telling myself, no news is good news in this case.
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Sorry I meant just the Navy in general I go to all groups and all pages...
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Permalink Reply by Kellis on
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My son is ship 12 DIV 078, got the form letter today!
I do want to talk to him! I miss him so much.
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Permalink Reply by Lolly5000 on
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I called my son's recruiter today and got his address and projected PIR....January 22....woo hoo
Ship 14 Div 074
So relieved to know that info.......
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Permalink Reply by NCMom1968 on
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I am in the same boat as you. My sailor left for boot camp on Dec 1st. PIR is 1-22-2016 Ship 14 Div 073. His letter and box went to his dad's home as that is where he was living before ship out. Very new at this and have been researching all I can to find out information that I need to know.
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Permalink Reply by 1ProudNavyMom on
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I do! My daughter has been gone for two weeks.Ship 03 Div 71. The only thing that I have done thus far since getting her form letter, was write her a letters. I do plan to send a package to include, stamps, envelopes, paper and a calling card.
Yesterday, was terrible! I lost it. Once in the car and then later, I went into her room and started balling. My daughter is my velcro and I really needed to hear her say something funny to cheer me up. I am extremely proud of her and what she is working to accomplish.
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That's a great idea! I didn't think they were allowed to receive anything but letters while in basic? My son's recruiter told him not to bring anything with him as the NAVY supplies everything. So he basically left with the clothes on his back and a change of clothes for the next day. He doesn't have a calling card with him, will he be able to call collect do you think? or should we send one with him in our next letter?
I'm just feeling that motherly concern that he wasn't properly prepared for BC and that I let him down. Deep down, I know he's just fine and doing well, it's the not being there and seeing it for myself that's the struggle.
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I read in the "A Family's Guide to Recruit Training" that they are allowed only what can fit into a standard envelope. So I would be very careful about what you send. It also says to resist the urge to send a care package or write on the outside of the envelope.
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