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My son left on 04/24/12 to boot camp he's my first child.i feel a big empty space in my heart,this is a new experience for me, it has passed a week and i miss him a lot, even though i suport him in his desicion to join the marines it doesnt mean that it won't. Hurt, just wait to hear from him soon
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I am also the mom of a Marine. Mine went to boot camp in August. The day he left for boot camp was the hardest day. He is my only and not being able to see/hear him is like not being able to breath. It is hard as the mom to let go. And not that him being away gets easier or better...it just becomes a part of your life. I wish him the best. You can get through this. Be there for graduation. That first hug on family day is the best hug you will ever receive from him.
Posted by: Samantha Antonakakis on 05/08/2012
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Samantha,
I can not agree more....that first hug is priceless....
Posted by: Carolyn Alvarado on 05/14/2012
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Maria,
There are going to be lots of hard days ahead just hold on to the thought that you will see him again on family day and how proud of him you will be. Welcome to the Marine Family.... Oohray
Posted by: Carolyn Alvarado on 05/07/2012
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