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Post by Deleted on May 14, 2015 12:37:05 GMT
A big "thank you" to your son! And hugs to you!!
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Post by anonrefugee on May 14, 2015 12:42:05 GMT
A big "thank you" to your son! And hugs to you!! Repeating this! Best wishes to each of you.
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Post by SnoopyFan on May 14, 2015 12:53:16 GMT
Big hugs, anxiousmom!! I'm sending you lots of good thoughts. It's so hard to let them go, isn't it? My husband is retired Navy, and two of my three sons are active duty - one Navy, one Army.
I got the biggest, best surprise last night. I had just climbed into bed when I heard a knock on the front door. It was my Army son! I was absolutely stunned. I last saw him in mid-March and wasn't expecting to see him again until the last weekend in August. He was only home for 10 hours - he left at 8:15 this morning, but I am so thankful for the time I had with him.
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Post by sphmaz on May 14, 2015 13:01:19 GMT
He just sent the last text: I'm at the base mom. I love you. Gah. Boot camp. I am more effected by this than I thought...more than when he left to go to school. Man, he's not my son and I'M getting emotional!!! Hugs to you. My son (15) has been expressing an interest lately to join the military....I may be in your shoes one of these days.
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Post by jeremysgirl on May 14, 2015 13:06:25 GMT
Hugs...I am sure you will miss him. But I would be so proud if it were my son.
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Post by scrappinmama on May 14, 2015 13:18:06 GMT
Big hugs! I know this must be hard for you.
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Post by akathy on May 14, 2015 13:23:44 GMT
Letting them grow up is the hardest thing! I'm sending you hugs and prayers and want you to know that when it's all over he'll come out with a whole new appreciation for you.
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Post by ScrapsontheRocks on May 14, 2015 13:33:30 GMT
Well done on your job thus far raising him. May boot camp go well, may you have as much contact as they will allow, and may he be safe while he trains and serves.
Be kind to yourself!
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Post by leannec on May 14, 2015 13:36:45 GMT
Hugs to you!
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Post by Patter on May 14, 2015 14:00:07 GMT
Is he in ROTC at LSU and going to summer camp? My daughter is doing the same thing. She is in ROTC at Clemson and goes to camp in July. I will be a mess too! Hugs, and keep us updated! Would it be weird to say sort of? At this point, he has joined the National Guard. He did that so that he could go to school and serve at the same time. I think though, at this point, he has realized that he may not be as ready for school as he thought, and would prefer to go active duty. It isn't as easy as just switching from one to the other, but it is something that he is discussing with his recruiter. In the mean time, as part of the Guard, he goes through the regular boot camp this summer. If he can't switch, then he will start taking ROTC classes when he gets back to school. Personally, I think that he wanted to go the active duty route to begin with but tried to compromise with what his dad wanted-college. Oh yes, because of all of the cutbacks, I know there are not as many active duty slots. They told my daughter she could go National Guard right now but she doesn't want that. She will finish her degree and hopefully either go active duty or reserves. Good luck to him with whatever he does, and thank him for us. We are a huge military family here (father, FIL, husband, and many more) so we are used to it but not when it's your own child!
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Post by mellowyellow on May 14, 2015 14:00:24 GMT
I totally feel your pain! My DS leaves next Tuesday for Navy Bootcamp. He's so excited and that makes me happy but dang I'm going to miss that kid! I've been on an emotional rollercoaster for about 6 months waiting for his ship date. Most days I'm pretty good but I know I'm going to lose it when he swears in on Tuesday.
Good luck to you and your son and great big hugs!!!
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Post by bc2ca on May 14, 2015 14:10:19 GMT
{{{hugs}}}
Of course you are more affected by this life decision he has made. Even if he is far away for college, in the back of your mind you know you could see him, get to him or get him home if needed. The military is a very different commitment. Be proud.
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Post by alittleintrepid on May 14, 2015 14:13:13 GMT
Hugs
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Post by genny on May 14, 2015 14:20:05 GMT
Bless him and you! I can imagine it how hard it is!
Today is DS's last official day of high school - graduation is next week -and I have literally been in a puddle all day.
Hang in there…hugs.
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Post by Deleted on May 14, 2015 14:45:58 GMT
I still remember the day I left mine at the hotel the night before he went to boot camp. The hardest thing I have done to date. I feel for you. I ran home every day for weeks just to get his letters. The first one that I got that I could tell he was having a hard time and missing home I cried in the driveway for 30 minutes. BUT it will get better.
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Post by Jili on May 14, 2015 14:46:52 GMT
Hang in there, anxiousmom. Hugs.
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Post by lisacharlotte on May 14, 2015 14:54:31 GMT
Hang in there. This was me 6 years ago. Having been in boot camp myself many years ago...SEND MAIL! He will appreciate every letter you send. I stocked up on a huge stash of cards and mailed one every couple of days. I also sent news information about home or things he liked since they aren't watching TV or surfing the net daily. Attending his graduation from basic and then AIT were proud moments for me.
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Post by scrapsuzy on May 14, 2015 15:18:37 GMT
I didn't get mushy when any of my kids graduated from high school, but that first phone call from boot camp got me every time! (3 boys)
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Post by tiffanytwisted on May 14, 2015 15:20:11 GMT
Your son is a brave young man. Please thank him for his service and for keeping my family and all of the other pea families safe. This. And know that we all appreciate your service as a parent. Hugs to ya, mom!
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Post by back to *pea*ality on May 14, 2015 16:18:03 GMT
You must be so proud of him. Thank you to him for serving his Country. ((((Hugs))) mom!
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Post by Spongemom Scrappants on May 14, 2015 16:22:01 GMT
I totally feel your pain! My DS leaves next Tuesday for Navy Bootcamp. He's so excited and that makes me happy but dang I'm going to miss that kid! I've been on an emotional rollercoaster for about 6 months waiting for his ship date. Most days I'm pretty good but I know I'm going to lose it when he swears in on Tuesday. Good luck to you and your son and great big hugs!!! Be sure you are following their Facebook page. It's a big help in knowing what's happening and planning to attend graduation.
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Post by mellowyellow on May 14, 2015 16:23:36 GMT
I totally feel your pain! My DS leaves next Tuesday for Navy Bootcamp. He's so excited and that makes me happy but dang I'm going to miss that kid! I've been on an emotional rollercoaster for about 6 months waiting for his ship date. Most days I'm pretty good but I know I'm going to lose it when he swears in on Tuesday. Good luck to you and your son and great big hugs!!! Be sure you are following their Facebook page. It's a big help in knowing what's happening and planning to attend graduation. That's what I've heard and I can't wait! Thank you!
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Post by Spongemom Scrappants on May 14, 2015 16:28:07 GMT
mellowyellow -- feel free to message me if you have any questions or just want to talk to someone who has been through it. There was another pea here who had a son in basic at the same time as mine and we stayed in close touch. It was nice to have someone to share it with.
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Post by mellowyellow on May 14, 2015 16:30:29 GMT
mellowyellow -- feel free to message me if you have any questions or just want to talk to someone who has been through it. There was another pea here who had a son in basic at the same time as mine and we stayed in close touch. It was nice to have someone to share it with. Thank you! I really appreciate that. I'm trying to be strong for him but it's tough. Definitely bittersweet. I'm so proud of him but then sad too. Do you recall when you found out about their group on Facebook? I don't know the term...is it divisions? I thought I read where we would get a form letter with that information.
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Post by scrappyoutlaw on May 14, 2015 16:41:26 GMT
This! It's long, hard and lonely but one if the best things for so many of our young men and women. My dh has pushed boots twice and even though he was tough he cared about his recruits Hang in there and know people are watching out for him while he's away. It's been six years and I miss my Drill Sergeant something fierce. He became my biggest hero in life in those short 3 months.
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Post by scrappyoutlaw on May 14, 2015 16:43:01 GMT
Do you recall when you found out about their group on Facebook? I don't know the term...is it divisions? I thought I read where we would get a form letter with that information. What branch? When I got to zero day (in the Army) we sent standard letters home, but it took about two weeks of waiting before I made it to zero day. Feel free to message me if you want an insider's look at things.
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Post by mellowyellow on May 14, 2015 16:43:56 GMT
Do you recall when you found out about their group on Facebook? I don't know the term...is it divisions? I thought I read where we would get a form letter with that information. What branch? When I got to zero day (in the Army) we sent standard letters home, but it took about two weeks of waiting before I made it to zero day. Feel free to message me if you want an insider's look at things. Thank you! He's going in to the Navy.
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Post by scrappyoutlaw on May 14, 2015 16:50:03 GMT
This is reassuring. I know, intellectually, that the boy is really a 'grown ass man' who can make his own decisions and choices in life-I tried to raise him that way. He no longer is required to get permission to do what he wants and doesn't need (or want) his mother hanging over his shoulder. But...he will always be the gapped tooth little kid who climbed in my lap for snuggles while we were reading Harry Potter to me. It will be forever reassuring to me that someone else cares about his success or failure. Tough? Oh please YES. That child could use a good dose of tough reality-but knowing that comes from someone who is tough, but wants him to succeed? That is great news. So thank you for this... He will need that mom more than ever when he makes his phone calls home, so be strong for him. I loved boot camp and did very well there, but the minute I heard my mom's voice each time I got to call home I turned into a puddle of tears (as did most of my platoon, even the giant tough guy!) Even letters got me emotional, and I was so independent growing up so it wasn't like me to get emotional over letters or phone calls.
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Post by Spongemom Scrappants on May 14, 2015 17:13:33 GMT
mellowyellow -- feel free to message me if you have any questions or just want to talk to someone who has been through it. There was another pea here who had a son in basic at the same time as mine and we stayed in close touch. It was nice to have someone to share it with. Thank you! I really appreciate that. I'm trying to be strong for him but it's tough. Definitely bittersweet. I'm so proud of him but then sad too. Do you recall when you found out about their group on Facebook? I don't know the term...is it divisions? I thought I read where we would get a form letter with that information. You'll get a call quickly but they don't really know anything at that point. It won't be until you get the first mail that you'll know what division and can begin to pinpoint an anticipated graduation date. Graduation should be roughly nine weeks, but it can vary. His first letter to you will give you an address to write to him as well. Send LOTS of mail. My son that really helped him.
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Post by gmcwife1 on May 14, 2015 17:24:54 GMT
My dh has pushed boots twice and even though he was tough he cared about his recruits Hang in there and know people are watching out for him while he's away. This is reassuring. I know, intellectually, that the boy is really a 'grown ass man' who can make his own decisions and choices in life-I tried to raise him that way. He no longer is required to get permission to do what he wants and doesn't need (or want) his mother hanging over his shoulder. But...he will always be the gapped tooth little kid who climbed in my lap for snuggles while we were reading Harry Potter to me. It will be forever reassuring to me that someone else cares about his success or failure. Tough? Oh please YES. That child could use a good dose of tough reality-but knowing that comes from someone who is tough, but wants him to succeed? That is great news. So thank you for this... My mom will be 70 this year and I'm the oldest child at 52. As she says, even though we are all adults she will never stop worrying about us So no matter how old he is you'll never stop worrying!! Boot camp is no longer what we see in the movies Dh pushed boots in the 80's and then again in the late 90's and even between the two times he said it was different. While still tough there is more caring. Know that you also have many other military moms (and wives) here to support you. Try to write as often as you can so he has mail to look forward too. Almost all of them get homesick so mail and emails are what they look forward to most. I asked dh what his advice would be and he said 'Let go, don't worry. Boot camp these days is like going away to college, not like the old days' Whew I did pay attention when he talked!!
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