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The Final Countdown......
My son leaves 7/27. I think he's starting to feel like I have been the last 8 months while he's been in DEP- scared and dreading it. These next 11 days or so will fly by, and I am trying like hell to slow them down a bit. We had our last big family vacation last week- and have his going away party planned for this Saturday the 18th. Good distractions, but not good enough for me. I have been in a fog, in a haze. Can't control the tears that sneak up over the most trivial things. I am simply going to miss him so bad my heart is torn. I am so proud of him, but feel like I am not quite finished with him. His younger brother leaves for Boot camp in September, so I'll be right back here again then.
It's reassuring to know that other moms can relate. My son saw me on our deck last night with sunglasses on....he knew I was trying to hide some tears that slipped out. He sat down next to me and told me that he wouldn't go out with his girlfriend, he would stay home with me. He had a few tears also! I told him NO- you go. Just make a little time for Mamma over the next week or so. Hopefully the friends and girlfriend can hang at our house so I can at least SEE his face as much as possible.
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Permalink Reply by DianaLynn on
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My son left on July 1st (really 6/30). I have to say we got more "love yous" in the two weeks before his departure than we did the rest of his 18 years...no kidding! He also had some nervousness the few days before. Confession-true story- his dad and I left on our 25th anniversary trip 3days before he left. (Long story about the timing of that...). His sisters were with him...good bonding time... And they went to the hotel that first night and had dinner with him and hung out together. His dad and I face-timed and texted with him up until he left and set our alarm early to have one last face-time with him the morning of 7/1 before he went to bfast at 4:45. He made a couple videos for us to view...some details he wanted to leave for us...and we got his last minute thoughts saved on video, including "why did you let me do this?!" :) he said it with a smile. Some precious things were said on that video;glad we can save it!
We got our first real letter from him yesterday (two weeks out, but we leave in the Chicagoland area so know it may take longer to get that handwritten letter from your recruit). He said he was so busy that he didn't have time to think about missing us, but when he started to write the letter he got teary-eyed as did everyone else writing! He is doing good....he says it's horrible, but good. He can tell he likes the Navy but hates boot camp. Sounds about right, eh? He told us about his head shaving and new glasses and camo....sounded positive about those things. Anyway....I just wanted to share from someone a couple weeks in.
And yes...I have moments of numbness and sadness, but I'm not "living" there. I try to think about the positives I've seen and the growth I've seen in him and believe is happening during these boot camp weeks. I pray for him. I like to use the scripture posted in our Training Group discussion group as a jump start for what to pray for him each day.
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Permalink Reply by Lynnie78 on
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My son also leaves from home the 27th. This is bittersweet because he is my oldest and I grew up with him as I had him in high school. My step son left a year ago and it was heartbreaking. Him leaving, his things coming home, waiting on the letters..... It is all for the best though because he is an amazing person and is out doing it on his own. The tears come easily and the guys don't understand. I was a sap on the fourth and am sure I will be all this week. It is surreal to know my second will leave our home to go out and find himself and make his own path. Can this week just slow down a bit?
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Permalink Reply by qcnavymom on
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Our son leaves home on 7/27 also. Such a range of emotions. Happy, sad, nervous, scared, up at 3:30 am reading the posts. Time has just flown by. 7 more days... Lynnie, our son will be leaving from Meps on 7/28 in DM, Iowa. Then to A school in Pensacola. How about yours?
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My son leaves from QC also... But will be heading to Mississippi for A school
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We will not be able to attend tomorrow am due to work schedule. Would love a pic of him swearing in but sadly can't go. He is a skinny blond named Darick if you happen to see him. He is not found of pics so good luck if you can. It was very sad this am at the recruiter station but have text him throughout the day today.
We went through this a year ago with my step son so we are a little more prepared this time. I am still a wreck but a little less of one. Can't wait to get my call, letter and box! -
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Permalink Reply by SouthShoreMom on
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My daughter also leaves home on July 27, she is my baby. I think what I will miss most is the "good night, I love you" every night! We say it or text it every single night! Have to stop typing now, can no longer see the screen (damn watery eyes)
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Permalink Reply by Jaime889 on
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My son also leaves on 7/27. I couldn't be more proud of him. He is very excited and has been working very hard over the past 10 months to get ready. He is very reserved so it is hard to read him most of the time. My biggest fear is that he won't miss us as much as we miss him! But this is our job as their parent, to raise them and let them go on their own. Still makes me nervous!
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Permalink Reply by KYNavyMomma on
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We're down to 4 days now....these last few have been good> He's actually WANTED to be home more, and spend time with me and his siblings & dad. Just hanging around, going to lunch, went to a Reds' game. His friends have been to the house lately, as has the girlfriend. He heads to Columbus on Sunday with his recruiter and we will drive up to Columbus Monday morning to watch him swear in and to see him off. I have knots in my stomach but am trying my best to keep it together and just savor every second with him. I have taken more pictures these last couple of weeks than I have in years! He just laughs at me. He keeps reassuring me that he will be fine. I'm sure he will, but I still worry. I want to slow time down more than ever before in my life. I'm guessing his PIR will be 9/25, but will wait for the form letter to be certain. He isn't even gone yet, and I already can't wait to see him at PIR!! Gonna be a crazy ride moms! Thank you ever so much for the support and encouragement. I can't believe this is really just a few days away. I remember when he first signed and was in DEP for so many months. It seemed like we had a ton of time and now here we are. I still feel like I am forgetting something very important, though. Can't shake that feeling... I look forward to getting to know some of you moms in the PIR groups.....if you haven't already- be prepared to join the Facebook PIR groups. They are awesome!!
Hugs to all of you
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My husband leaves July 30, so maybe they will have PIR together. Best of luck Momma!! I know it's hard to keep those tears in.
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Thinking of you today as your son leaves. Mine will be leaving on the 29th. Praying for all of us MOM's this week!
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hope you're hanging in there also> I sure did feel better when I received his "I'm here" call MOnday night. he sounded much better than I was expecting. That alone helped me to sleep!
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Permalink Reply by CJDA on
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Hello everyone...my son left for boot camp today and he just called to let me know he's in Chicago. I am a returning member of this website (my daughter was in boot camp 3 years ago). I am very thankful for this site and for the administrators and to everyone that had shared. Let's just say it kept me somewhat sane, while my daughter was in boot camp. And it doesn't matter how many times you've been through this, tears still come crashing down when they leave...It was hard this morning at MEPS, so many different emotions and at the end of the day just waiting for that phone call to know they have arrived safely. With this site, I know we can help each other get through the next 9-10 weeks. Take care everyone....
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