On his way !!!

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Permalink Reply by Reagan Garrett on August 12, 2015 at 11:35pm

Yes, bittersweet indeed.  My Grandaughter left six days earlier, and I'm just starting to get a little sleep at night. The first few, were the worst. Such a case of pride and worry really suprised me. I thought I was prepared, after four months to get use to the idea, but I was not. 

I took Rich's idea of a serial letter, kind of a daily diary letter helped me as much as it will amuse her. Glad I found navy dads.

Permalink Reply by Robin Long on August 14, 2015 at 10:25am

My son will go next Tuesday to swear in at Dallas federal bldg. We are a week behind you

Permalink Reply by Patrick Rowicki on August 17, 2015 at 4:27pm

When I saw my boy stand and take the oath to protect and defend the Constitution of the US a wave of pride came over me like I have never experienced before.  You will experience the same, I guarantee it.  Good luck to you and to your son.

Robin Long said:

My son will go next Tuesday to swear in at Dallas federal bldg. We are a week behind you

Permalink Reply by Patrick Rowicki on August 17, 2015 at 4:31pm

I completely agree.  This site has been and will be a big help as our boy's make their way through boot camp.  The feelings you are going to experience when you watch him swear in will stay with you forever.  Good luck to you and to your son.
 
Jeff Lawson said:

My son ships out to RTC tomorrow and although, like all of you, I'm INCREDIBLY PROUD, it is starting to hit me.  I'm not worried about him at all.  I know this is going to be an incredible adventure and he's waited so long for it.  But it sure will be tough not seeing him every day.  Glad we can all lean on each other here at Navy Dads.