He just left today

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Permalink Reply by Ingrid-Armando's mom on December 6, 2008 at 12:31pm

i already have a sailor. my son's PIR was nov. 14th and it was the most wonderful thing a parent can ever experience. it will be a hard 8 weeks but you can do it. make sure that you write to your son as often as you can. its all they have for 8 weeks. the first 3-4 weeks will be hard and dont be surprised when you get that first letter home and it sound depressing. keep him upbeat and together you will make it. you will be loosing your baby boy but be getting a sailor and a hero that you will call your own.

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Permalink Reply by Brian on December 6, 2008 at 3:51pm

Thanks for all your thoughts .

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Permalink Reply by Rhonda on December 6, 2008 at 9:28pm

Brian,
Did you get the I'm here call? I got it that night (12/2) about 10:30..I got the box on Friday. I have not received the form letter with address yet. Has anyone that had a child leave on the 2nd received that letter yet? I don't want to call the recruiter--for alot of reasons. I was wondering how long it usually takes to get the address?

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Permalink Reply by Brian on December 7, 2008 at 11:28pm

Yes I got the call . I was told the best way to get there address was to call the recruiter .

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Permalink Reply by Rhonda on December 8, 2008 at 3:59pm

Brian.
I received the form letter with address today. It was postmarked the 5th. If you haven't gotten yours you should be getting it any day now. You would have thought by my reaction that the couple of lines he wrote in the comment section was a winning lottery ticket...LOL

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Permalink Reply by Lorraine on December 7, 2008 at 11:04am

Hi Brian,
My son left to GL on 10/28, his PIR is on 12/19, I'm so excited to see him and for his PIR.My Pastor has a son who is a drill sargeant there and has been through the PIR experience and he says it is so amazing. My son has been Section Leader since he arrived at BC, the Navy has matured him so much. He didn't have much direction before leaving, and now he sounds so grown up. God has answered my prayers in giving my son direction, and all I can tell you is pray for your son, and ask God to lead his way.

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Permalink Reply by Seabee Mom Wanda on December 8, 2008 at 9:21am

My son leaves on December 16th for GL. My son too is looking for direction and a place. What you said has given me a sense of relief that my prayers too will be answered. Thank you!!:o)

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Permalink Reply by jeanie kunze on December 17, 2008 at 7:43pm

my son also left on 12-16. i am proud excited & scared. jake is smart but needs structure. he wanted to join in high school but i absolutely pitched a fit. i received "the call" at 2:58 am this morning. i don't know when i will get an address but can't wait to get a letter.

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Permalink Reply by Joni on December 7, 2008 at 1:01pm

Yes, my son left on November 14th. He has written, but I have not had a phone call yet. I am hoping that maybe today it might come. Tomorrow will be the start of week 4. I thought I would have gotten a call by now. I miss him every minute of every day. I am sad that he will be in boot camp over the holidays. Thanksgiving was a little depressing. In his letters, he has good days and very bad days. I am hoping the first call will be good.

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Permalink Reply by Joni on December 7, 2008 at 7:50pm

Thank you so much for your information. I appreciate it!
Joni

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Permalink Reply by Seabee Mom Wanda on December 8, 2008 at 9:18am

My son is leaving on December 16th. We are excited and very anxious?

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Permalink Reply by jeanie kunze on December 22, 2008 at 10:38pm

my son Jake left on 12-16, got "my box" & form letter today. all my letters are ready for mail.

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