Son leaves for BC June 13 from Columbus Ohio

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Permalink Reply by Craig on May 24, 2012 at 9:41am

Kurt - I would enjoy pumping your son up with information before he leaves.  Have him come talk to me at NavyDEP.com

This is who I have leaving in June:

June 2012
06/04 - Collinw22 (ABH)
06/04 - Allante05 (ABH)
06/06 - Laworlo (AECF)
06/07 - BKinsman (CTR)
06/07 - davidjrt (CTN)
06/11 - mlirio (MM)
06/12 - mckinsey (NF)
06/12 - prh27 (AM)
06/12 - DEPdCTR (CTR)
06/12 - Boller1986 (AC)
06/14 - Bingle (AV)
06/18 - sDamaris (GSM)
06/18 - Lisa2008Boo (PACT Seamen Program)
06/20 - Dianakit12 (AM)
06/20 - mikeUSN (IT)
06/21 - poseidon11 (CTR)
06/26 - Posiviata93 (GSM)
06/26 - jmiller1 (EN)
06/26 - JAGee Chan (AV)
06/27 - lherron201 (CTN)
06/27 - bts93 (HM)

Permalink Reply by Kurtmansmom on May 24, 2012 at 1:20pm

Craig- Thank you for the list. My son and a friend of his are leaving the same day. They go to school together and graduates this Sunday. But, it's nice to see others from all over the states that are leaving also. Looking forward to talking to each other and hearing all the experiences that us moms go through. Never thought being a mom was going to be this hard, but I have faith and n4m to help me through it. He's my only child and I have been his preschool teacher to his bus driver. I just quit bus driving the last day with my senior. It's a whole new chapter in my life also. It's going to be a journey!

Permalink Reply by Clarks1fan Ship 14 Div 259 on May 24, 2012 at 1:57pm

My Son leaves from Pittsburgh June 21st. And I am dying. How hard it must be for you being that he is your only. My son is my baby. I am taking 3 days off from work just to try and cope. Me, his Dad, sister and cousin are going to see him swear in and leave from the airport. His rate is electricians mate, just like his Dad.

Permalink Reply by Kurtmansmom on May 24, 2012 at 5:38pm

Hi clarks1fan, Your'll need that time off. It's been a emotional ride for me. I had a very hard time when he went to MEPS the first time. I had to go to the doctors, was put on meds and talked to a therapist. I coulnd't function and that was in January. I'm doing a lot better, but I still have my moments. I'am excited about meeting new moms and seeing what groups they are in. This site has been my best friend, to the point that I'm not getting anything done! When does your son graduate? Mine is this sunday.

Permalink Reply by Clarks1fan Ship 14 Div 259 on May 25, 2012 at 8:18am

He graduates highschool June 7th. He can't wait to leave. I love this site too. I am trying to figure out the best place to stay for PIR. I think it will be Gurnee from what I read on here. I just hope he has time to spend with us after. He is going to A school at Great Lakes so he doesn't have to travel so heres hoping.I know that it is wishful thinking but I hope he gets stationed in Virginia Beach. Only an 8 hr drive. I got thru MEPS just fine, he had to go twice, because they needed more people to sign up?? I don't know what that was all about. We were worried he would pick a rate that wouldn't get him skills he could use if he chooses to get out after his time.

Permalink Reply by Kurtmansmom on May 27, 2012 at 1:09pm

Hi clarks1fan, Today is my sons graduation, hoping to get through this. Already broke down this morning. It's going to be a long day. I was telling my son about your son, so maybe they will be in the same ship together or whatever they call it. He's is going in for operation specialist. As you said about hoping he goes to Virginia, thats my hope also, but he wants to go to California! Virginia is a  lot closer and I can drive there. Well hope your having a good day, I'm gotta go to graduation!