it has been one week! Can I survive????
So it has been one week today or 7 days since my daughter has left, I got the box, but no letter yet. I peruse every single photo posted in the hopes of seeing her. Just a glimpse into what she is doing. She told me not to call her recruiter, which I did not until yesterday (Broke my promise)...Thank, heaven he did not answer. This baby of mine (20 year old baby) has left for two weeks to Paraguay and it did not upset me as bad. Some days are better than others. There are a lot of Mom’s and Dad’s that help a lot. I just want to know she is doing OK. That is all. I know I have to cut the Apron Strings at some time, though being my last child at home this is about the hardest thing I have had to do. For the last 32 years, it has been my kids and I through the good and bad...Yes, there have been a couple of men in there…however, when things got bad, I could always count on the kids being there. I just never thought she would be the one to leave. Now, don’t get me wrong! I am so Darn Proud of her...I know every member of my family who has been a member of the service since the War of 1812, is looking down on her with Pride. Her Grandpa who has passed would be so proud to know she has joined up. He rest at The National Cemetery in Grand Prairie Texas overlooking the Flag.
A Couple of days before she left, she came into my office to have a “Talk”...She told me, Mom, if something happens to me, bury me where Grandpa is, I want to be close to him. Then preceded a massive amount of tears!
I think her Brother said it so well on a post he made I would like to share:
"It follows then as certain as that night succeeds the day, that without a decisive naval force we can do nothing definitive, and with it, everything honorable and glorious." - George Washington.
Sarah, the journey you are about to embark upon is going to be tough, it’s going to be hard...you’re probably going to want to quit, but WHEN YOU MAKE IT you will be so proud. And I personally cannot wait for that day to come, the day that you could get to be cal a Sailor. A member of the Navy, fighting for this country and being all you can be (yes that was Army, but it fits here too: p)
I love you to pieces and hate to see you go, but I know it is for the better. Just remember that I am always here for you.
God Speed and God Bless! Love You: D Your Big Brother
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Comment by Sherri (Kay's mom) 03/217 on May 23, 2012 at 9:44am
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ok....so now I'm crying again!!! lol. This has definitely been a very long week for me also...it feels more like a month! I am trying to have a good attitude about this because I still have a 13 yr old daughter at home and I don't want her to see me sad all the time. I can hear my daughter in my head telling me to suck it up and get on with things...lol. If you need to vent just send me a message. God Bless
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Comment by Lady Hamilton on May 23, 2012 at 10:10am -
Hang in there. Its a wild ride, but incredible forces have been set in motion. Your daughters are going to amaze you.
Emma, 7 years + 325 days since my daughter went to MEPS.
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Comment by Denise-- Seabee Mom on May 23, 2012 at 12:30pm -
Join some of the groups. Lots of help in them and support
https://www.facebook.com/NavyRecruitTrainingCommand
http://www.navyformoms.com/group/bootcampmoms
You should be getting your form letter anytime. Look for your PIR group when you do.
http://www.navyformoms.com/forum/topics/groups-listed-by-pir-date
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Comment by judy r on May 23, 2012 at 12:31pm
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With support like she has she can do nothing but succeed. The ride is wild at times dull at times but as Emma said it is one hell of a ride and the best part is we get to go along safely from home..i have been a Navy mom since 1984 and have gone through the spec ops sailor and continue with the surface one the ride just keeps on going and giving. Good Luck to her and welcome to you
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Comment by channa1 on May 24, 2012 at 7:55am
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Thank you all so much for the comments! YES...She has a bunch of support..people she knows well and some she has never met...Thank you all for the support!
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Comment by Proud mom of 2 sailors on May 27, 2012 at 7:49pm -
Channa1...you can do it...I am a single mom of four. My SR was in college second semester trying to decide what to major in. He came home one day said " Mom I have been praying for guidance in determining where I belong, God is leading me to the Navy" I said seriously Ricky, what is you major??? ( he is first generation to join) He has PIR June 22 the guys call him Brother (and his last name). He is second in charge of Chaplain services. You are right to be proud of your daughter. and you will make. I agree it's different for them to be away at BC. Hang in there !!!
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Comment by Navy Kare Bear on May 29, 2012 at 4:00pm -
I can completely understand - This has been the longest week of my life. I have one child and he left a week ago. I got the minute phone call to say - I'm here and safe" and now I'm waiting on the letter. And receiving the box of his stuff was extremely difficult. I know this was the right thing for him and I'm so proud of him however if I could just hear his voice to say I'm okay it would wonders. My entire life was built around being mom - I guess we are all starting new phases in life. Stay strong and know you are not alone.
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Comment by SandraJ on June 1, 2012 at 10:32am -
That was the longest two months of my life, Channa. Andre' is now on the USS Abraham Lincoln in the Persian Gulf. Only ten months ago he was starting boot camp. I waited anxiously for any word. Then the box came and it was like my son's spirit had been ripped away and only his shell was mailed to me. He is our youngest (and only son). Now he has graduated, passed advanced training, and is serving on one of the finest ships in the Navy. Graduation was WONDERFUL. I loved it. Don't miss that. Seeing him for the first time in two months was beyond wonderful. Hang in there. This too shall pass away.....and the sun will shine and you will see them in their uniforms and your heart will burst with pride.
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Comment by llkampert on June 4, 2012 at 5:57pm -
I can say, it does get easier.. Your daughter is doing a good thing for herself. The worst day of my life was letting my son drive off with his recruiter the day he left for Recruit Training. He's been in for 5 years now, deployments are still tough, I still cry when I say goodbye. We can only support them in all their endeavors. Be sure to make it to her graduation, it's the coolest darn thing :)) Take care.
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Comment by mompinon on June 6, 2012 at 7:55pm -
hi , It does get a little easier ... It help`s a lot to keep busy and this site is pretty good too ..Keep your head up and if you need to talk to recruiter then you just go on ahead and do it. I did not get my box to this day and my Daughter graduates on June 28th already ...Wow!! 22 Days left till I may see her and hug her... Hey you Pray, cry , scream,feel sad,or what ever helps you get threw it just hang on...! I feel we are in for a ride of a life time with our children..above all we must support them at all time at all cost.!
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