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My son shipped out for Parris Island on Aug 22nd. It is the weirdest feeling. Excitment, pride, fear, sadness, happiness, anxiety all rolled into one. The thought of him moving on to become a man, a soldier is now reality. I am excited that he will have a career he can be proud of; one that he may not have had without the Marines. I just cant seem to stop thinking about what he will be facing these next 13 weeks. It kills me that I can't be there to tell him everything will be OK. But I know he's tough and I believe in him, but I am asking myself "Did I tell that to him enough"? I just have to have faith that I have built the foundation that that Marines will teach him to build upon. I know he's not alone. I am so proud of my son and the man he is becoming. This is the beginning of a new chapter in his life!
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Mother
My daughter left on Monday. Your right when you say you have all kinds of mixed emotions. I'm just at the beginning and I'm sick to my stomac wondering if she's ok, if she's scared etc...and not being there for her Wow what a helpless feeling. But..My daughter is strong, proud, and commited and like she told me " I got this mum, I got this." So I know she's going to be ok.
Posted by: Anne Woodruff on 11/30/2011
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My son also shipped out on Aug 22nd for Parris Island. He is in Mike Co. I wonder if they are in the same platoon. We are so proud of him as I know you are of your son. They go in as boys and are made into men. I wish your son all the best.
Posted by: Lynn Hogan on 10/04/2011
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It's been 4 weeks now. I have received 4 letters. I think about him all the time and wonder what he is doing, what he is facing. It's so difficult just waiting to hear if anyone has received mail. Funny how we take things like phone calls, email, and Facebook for granted to keep in touch. I just have to keep telling myself that so many men and women have gone through this before and he's is good hands. Encouraging to see photos posted on Facebook. Have to say that was a surprise! So 9 more weeks to go!!!!
Posted by: Nora Gaughan on 09/21/2011
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how you do my son left the 29 august and is hard for me y cry all the time thinking his ok
Posted by: Evelyn Soto on 09/05/2011
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My almost 19 yr old son leaves today. I'm a bit numb...he got bumped up by 1 week and we just learned 4 days ago he was leaving Monday (today). I don't know what to think or feel for him...I just want him to get through it and become a Marine!
Posted by: Kristina Petras on 09/05/2011
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Robin? (If it's not Robin i apologize, but my friend shipped out that day and this sounds like his mother)
We are all proud of ALL the marines :) Although I miss my friend I try not to cry because I know that he is strong willed and can make it through anything.
Posted by: Brandy Meador on 09/01/2011
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