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Date Posted: 22:06:53 07/24/11 Sun
Author: The Chief
Subject: My oldest son leaves for Basic Training at 0800 Monday.


Well, the day has finally arrived - my oldest son, Matt, is leaving for Army Basic Training in the morning. We're all going down as a family to drop him off at the Armory. He's joined the VA National Guard.

His Basic is 9 weeks at Ft. Benning, GA - in August & September. *whew* It's going to be so hot. As a mom, that's the one thing I'm most worried about, but his recruiter and local drill sergeant have assured me that they are very careful with heat now-days.

If you feel like saying a prayer for him, it would be appreciated. And for the rest of us, too, as we adjust to his absence.

After Basic, he will go straight to the Army School of Music in Norfolk for his Advanced training, and he'll have most nights and weekends free, so it will be much easier for us to visit and contact him. We may even get to have him home for Thanksgiving. He'll finish that in Mid-December.

I know we have some military folks and families on here, so it's nice to know we're joining ranks with such great people. Any advice is welcome.

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[> Prayers for him and the family! -- JAG Junkie (Ronda), 03:42:07 07/25/11 Mon [1]


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[> Prayers for him and his family. All my respect. -- Laurence, 04:03:36 07/25/11 Mon [1]


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[> You must be so proud of him! He's young and healthy, he's driven, and he has tremendous support from his loving fmily and friends. Sounds like he's got a great chance to have a life-changing and wonderful experience. Safe travels and loads of success for him! -- mj, 06:31:06 07/25/11 Mon [1]


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[> I'm sure he'll do great, it can be a real rite of passage for a young person. They grow up alot. Bring lots of hankies for when you see him salute the first time.Sigh! -- mkim, 11:22:27 07/25/11 Mon [1]


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[> [> Ah, mkim! I got choked up just reading your post!!! I'm trying not to be a basket case! LOL I remember the first time I saw him in his Marching Band uniform - 5 year ago - and how my heart skipped a beat. I can only imagine what it'll be like to see him at graduation. -- The Chief, 14:19:51 07/25/11 Mon [1]


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[> Will keep him in my thoughts. I'm a nervous wreck when mine goes on a day trip with the band I cant imagine basic training. I have several nieces and nephews who are serving right now in all parts of the world from El Paso to Alaska to Germany. God Speed to him. -- TF, 17:03:43 07/25/11 Mon [1]


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[> oh boy what a day for you - : ) - What a proud moment for you - keep your chin up - all will be well - they have to grow up and grow away - : ) -- chris k, 19:06:52 07/25/11 Mon [1]


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[> [> I'm probably more worried about how he's dealing with it emotionally than how *I'm* dealing w/it. I don't want him to be too scared or homesick. He's been away from home many times, but this is totally new. Thanks, everyone for your kind thoughts! -- The Chief, 19:32:06 07/25/11 Mon [1]


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[> [> [> Thinking of you today and praying for Matt. I realize how soon I'll be doing the same thing. -- TH, 21:54:37 07/25/11 Mon [1]


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[> Good luck! -- Theresa, 11:54:18 07/30/11 Sat [1]


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