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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 mdgardener on
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Thanks Candy Ship! I am trying to adjust my feelings and both his Dad and I "know" this will be good for him, it's just hard to feel sometimes...as parents we are just programmed to worry I guess. Our older 2 kids are off to college in the state so we know there is a big party atmosphere & SO many kids racking up huge student loans... using them to pay for rent and other things as well as tuition... they will never get out of debt but I don't think any of them realize it until it's too late. Ours aren't as bad since they stayed at home with us for their first 2 years and paid tuition with money they made from working all summer & they both still work multiple part-time jobs to pay their own rent etc. but they will still have substantial loans because no one graduates in 4 years anymore it's closer to 5-1/2. We help where we can but we never made enough to save for college... not having gone ourselves we made enough to feed, clothe and house all 5 of us but had no extra left over. I do see this as a way for him to see the world, get an education and serve his country but I also hear about kids in the military getting killed... so it's back to Mama worrying. I think I will have several ugly cries before next summer and plenty after he leaves too!
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Permalink Reply by Robin on
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My daughter is graduating this Friday -Div 905. It goes quick. He will call more often. The first weeks were the hardest. We received calls every week. She called tonight to let us know it is official she passed everything and is now a sailor. Hang in there Mom. My daughter told me she did not know who she was prior to leaving and she now knows. She is extremely happy. Best of luck to your Son. You will here from him again soon.
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Permalink Reply by proudmama on
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Congratulations! My son said something along the same line before he left, that he is going out and will finally find his place in this world. I'm so proud of him! Thank you for the encouraging pep talk!
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My son left November 24th and I just got his letter on Friday, December 4th. I knew it was going to be a form letter, however, I hoped for something handwritten. :(
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Permalink Reply by Kellis on
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Only thing handwritten was the envelope my son addressed and his graduation date.
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Permalink Reply by NavyNukMom on
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I'm a new Navy Mom as well. New to this website so please be gentle, I'm learning how to find items & where to go. My son is to PIR on 1-22-16 as well.
Would love to hear/see information on his group. If anyone has this can you please share or direct me to the right place.
Thank you,
Tammy
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My son has the same graduation date. When will they get to call home? I miss him, I just need to know he's adjusting
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I was told 3-4 weeks. But from other parents, friends & this website. They all say to please write. Even though our recruits may not have all the time to write, receiving information from home is a different place for them to go for a bit. You can send pictures I was told in the letters. Hope that is correct.
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Permalink Reply by lemonelephant on
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Junkfood76, that "call in about 3 weeks" can come before or after that. Don't expect a call, but have your phone available every day between 8 am and 8 pm Central Time and be pleasantly surprised when you receive a call. See Phone Cards and Phone Calls for more information. It even gives some times you can relax and know that you most likely will not miss a call.
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I don't think we'll ever stop worrying. I know their adults, but they're still our babies. Most won't like that but they'll understand when they have their children.
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Permalink Reply by racer88girl on
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My son PIR is January 22, Ship 11 Div 076
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