Son's leaving for Boot Camp 11/03, anyone else?

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Permalink Reply by Marti on November 18, 2009 at 6:39pm

You are quite welcome hun
here is his pic.........out of 4, hes my baby

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Permalink Reply by Pat Zilavetz on November 18, 2009 at 7:07pm

He's very handsome! You must be so proud. Mike is my oldest of 3. But in my heart he's still my baby!
Thanks for sharing the pic

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Permalink Reply by Aaron's Mom on October 27, 2009 at 2:49pm

Hi Pat.
My son is also leaving for bootcamp on Nov. 3rd. He will be going to Great Lakes, Ill. for his basic training. I'm with you....I am starting to get a little freaked out. I am so proud of him and he is so excited and scared and I think dreading saying goodbye. His last day of work was last Thursday and it's really sinking in now. I am planning a party for him this weekend as well but he seems a little nervous about that. I told him we wouldn't call it a "going away" party, but just a get together. Silly, huh? He has a younger brother who is also starting to get pretty ansy about him leaving as well, his big brother is his "best friend" so it's going to really be hard on him, too. What part of the country are you in? We are in Texas.

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Permalink Reply by Pat Zilavetz on October 27, 2009 at 3:37pm

Hi, We're in New Jersey. Good Luck with your party this weekend. We had ours last weekend and it was a great diversion for both of us I think. It seems like when the preparations were over and the family and friends went home reality really hit. Mikes done with work now too. He's been so upbeat all along but the past couple days really quiet and serious looking. Kind of breaks my heart a bit. But I'm sure everyone leaving for bootcamp must have a lot of emotions going on. Saying goodbye is never easy. It sure isn't for me. My thoughts and prayers are with you all. Give my regards to your son and please keep in touch. Let me know how your party goes. We can cry on eachothers shoulders next week!

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Permalink Reply by Viki on October 27, 2009 at 10:18pm

Stay strong Pat. The 2 months will be tough on both but he will be so glad he chose to get into a great career field and become a man. He won't loose his sense of humor, sloppy room syndrome :) or anything else. Believe me, I worried Jenna would become a zombie who saluted me, but not the case. She still messed up her room on leave and took 5 hour naps. She sure does appreciate me more now..

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Permalink Reply by Pat Zilavetz on October 28, 2009 at 7:23am

Thanks for that Viki, It really helped to hear that!

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Permalink Reply by threetds on October 27, 2009 at 4:58pm

Hi My daughter also leaves for Great Lakes on that day.....all so far is really good with all of us, we are staying busy and thinking about positive things that will happen in her life, we do know alot of friends that have been in even though it has been many years they all have about the same stories to tell..DO NOT TAKE ANYTHING PERSONAL those 3 months. I am just not sure we will make it there for graduation since it will be approx -20 or more there when they graduate, that wold be hard to miss.
Hope to hear info soon after she leaves but know that sometimes it's weeks and weeks before there is any letter or call, stay strong.
Teri

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Permalink Reply by Pat Zilavetz on October 27, 2009 at 5:41pm

Thanks Teri for the tips. The Navy is new to me! I take it by no personal items a cell phone wouldn't be a good thing to take. Was hoping he could. I'm really happy to hear that you are all doing well. I guess thinking about all the positive aspects is the way to go. I am so proud of his decision to go and think it will be a wonderful experience for him but still feeling the pangs of sadness. I know we'll all be fine and I'm staying as strong as I can in the moment. Don't know much about graduation yet but I'm planning on being there. Hope it works out. My best to you, your daughter and your family. And I hope we hear from them soon after too. A Mom can hope, right!!! Pat

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Permalink Reply by threetds on November 4, 2009 at 1:32pm

Hi Pat did u get the call from your son lastnight??? My daughter called at about 7:30pm our time and said she was there and her stuff would be on it's way, she took her phone knowing it would come back in the box but it was nice to able to talk to her all the way up till the last second...she was so pumped to be there and had a great flight and now the fun will begin. I hope all goes great with your son and keep in touch if u can it's nice to hear how all the kids are doing that went in on the same date I will keep your son in our thoughts.
Teri

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Permalink Reply by Shelly S on November 4, 2009 at 3:01pm

Pat did you get the call from Mike to let you know he arrived safely??

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Permalink Reply by Pat Zilavetz on November 4, 2009 at 4:33pm

yes shelly I did, it was a relief but made the tears flow again! Did Dylan bring his cell phone? Mike called me from the airport and when the plane landed, and then the 30 second call. I wish they would let them keep them there but I think they'll send it back

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Permalink Reply by Shelly S on November 4, 2009 at 4:37pm

Hi Pat,
I am happy to hear that you got the call. I know what you mean, it makes you feel better but it gets all the emotions going again just hearing their voice. Yes Dylan did take his phone and because he just saw us at MEPS he called his sister in Ohio at the airport. So now we are just waiting here for him to give us the 30 second call tonight sometime when he gets there. I am not putting the tissues far out of my reach!!
Please let me know when you receive your packet with Mike's graduation date and I will let you know when I get Dylan's. I really hope they are on the same day!!

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