One Week Down

[Randy Johnson]

  I have never written a blog before, but here goes. First thing I need to do is say thanks for the warm welcome. It was one week ago today at this same time of day, that i dropped her at the recruiting station. After a kiss and a hug she walked away with a smile on here face and a tear on mine. After she checked in at the hotel I picked her up for (what we hope to be) a final civilian meal with the family(atleast for a long time). I made it the next morning to MEPS in time for the swearing-in and had some time with her. As we sat chatting about random things, I couldn't help thinking about watching her grow up with me. Soon they were called to go watch the video. Right before she left i asked "are you scared?". She hugged me and said " No, dad I'm ready". I sent her phone with her and I'm glad I did. She called me from the airport before boarding and again when she landed. Unfortunately I missed the call when she arrived at the RTC. No kid in a box yet or form letter either. She is "Daddy's little girl" and that makes it nerve-racking for me. When her brothers joined the service it was easy for me but mom was a wreck. Anthony went Army, Patrick and Cody went Marines and now my baby-girl has gone navy. I know she will be fine but I feel helpless and cant wait to get word from her. She went in on 12/3/12 so the next 7-8 weeks are going to crawl slowly by. This makes the past 18 years seem like they have flown by. I am so very thankful for all the information on this site. NavyDads has made this so much easier already.

 

 

     Sincerely,

                    One Proud Daddy

[Randy Johnson]

3 weeks down and I have reieved my first letter. She is a little depressed and wanting pictures from home. 

[NavyDads Co-Admin, Gary]

Randy I'm totally with you and great blog! It feels a bit like slow motion at first but then next thing you know you're planning for PIR. Hang in there...

[Randy Johnson]

Thank You all again for the support.

[Randy Johnson]

Got the letter today! Now I have her address:

ship 14 DIV 073

3410 sailor drive

no "kid in a box" yet but thats unimportant.

She will graduate Jan. 25th and now i car send her mail.

[Denny Williams]

Hi Randy,

My son went in also on 12-3-12. His mother nor I have heard anything yet, Still waiting.

[Navy Dads Co-Admin Tom]

From one proud dad to another....I understand completely!

[NavyDads Admin (Paul)]

Well done Randy....I had a daughter venture to RTC as well in '05 so I know exactly how you feel....the 8 weeks goes by faster than you think it will