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My son leaves for boot camp June 22
We're doing his Anchors Aweigh party tomorrow and I'm worried I'll be a mess. Really trying to keep it together for him but it's hard!
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Permalink Reply by Carol on
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What a coincidence, my son ships out on June 22nd and we are having his graduation/sending party tomorrow too! I've been so busy with his party that I haven't had a chance to get too down, but as soon as it is over the time will be here quickly. We will have to keep in touch and maybe our kids will meet each other. Keep in touch!!
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Permalink Reply by NavyParent2016 on
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Hi there. My son leaves on the 22nd as well. Tomorrow I take him to his recruiter and from there he will leave for Jacksonville and fly to Illinois on the 22nd. My heart feels so heavy. I've been a crying mess all day. He just graduated high school 2 weeks ago and I wish I had a little more time with him. It's so hard to know I can't talk to him while he's in boot camp. Not knowing how his day is, what he's feeling, or just to be able to hear his voice. It's nice to be able to come here to this forum and not feel alone in this journey. That prayer by mamabear is amazing. Thank you for sharing that mamabear. Sending prayers, love and peace your way.
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Hi Briana, my son ships on 6/22 too!!!! We are trying to get all te goodbyes in before he leaves. He graduated from HS a month ago, but of course with 1 day left were running around with our heads cut off! We are fortunate because we live in the Chicago area. I haven't read the prayer yet, so I will look it up and probably be bawling. Stay strong, stay connected!!
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Permalink Reply by TickledPink on
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I made it through the party with just a few tears. Thank you for the words of encouragement. This is a picture from Saturday.
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Permalink Reply by lemonelephant on
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TickledPink, check your My Page.
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What am I checking for? I'm still new to the site so I'm not sure what to look for.
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TickledPink, look on your Comment Wall at the bottom and see the Comments that I have left for you. Respond to me on my My Page by clicking on Comment back under the comment/s there.
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Well, we thought he was leaving tomorrow but the recruiter called late this morning and said he was on his way to pick him up. I know it's just one day but we were supposed to go to lunch today for some one on one time before he had everyone over tonight to say goodbye and it's gone all sideways. We're all a bit upset but thankfully we have experience with the Navy so we know things like this happen. Doesn't really make it easier to say goodbye but now we start the countdown to graduation.
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TickedPink, since you have indicated for a while that tomorrow is the ship date, then this is the norm and the recruiter should have let your future Sailor know that he would be picked up the day before (today) and spend the night at the hotel. You can eat dinner with him at the hotel tonight.
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He took him to St Louis to swear in. Our understanding was tomorrow was supposed to be the day he left for MEPS, not Chicago. I wish I could have dinner with him tonight but, while it's only 2 hours away, I'm in a hectic time at work and can't take off to go up there. I saw him before he left and got my hugs in and told him how proud I am of him.
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I'm sorry that the recruiter and your son did not give you the correct info. The MEPS date is the ship date. At least you were able to get those last hugs in.
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I'm sorry about that. Every second is so precious. I knew my son was leaving a day early. Had a wonderful morning with my son this morning. Got him a calling card before he went in this morning. His recruiter spoke with me for about 30 mins and informed me about most of what to expect. His recruiter was very kind and really helped me as I was a crying mess. I almost feel selfish for being emotional, but it's so hard to let go of my 1st born and now get used to my new normal. Proud Navy Mom. Sending prayers, peace and positivity your way.
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