My best friend Steven joined the Marines and is going off to Basic Training down at Camp Pendelton (sp?) and I'm going to be seeing him for the last time tomorrow and it's been really hard for me to deal with his leaving, because I won't be able to see him for 2 years. Please tell me what I can do. Help?
2006-06-13 12:38:52 · 17 answers · asked by affighterpilot2 1 in Family & Relationships ➔ Friends
My best friend Steven joined the Marines and is going off to Basic Training down at Camp Pendelton (sp?) and I'm going to be seeing him for the last time tomorrow and it's been really hard for me to deal with his leaving, because I live in California right now and won't be able to see him for 2 years because I'm moving to Oklahoma next summer (June of 2007). Please tell me what I can do. Help?
2006-06-13 12:46:30 · update #1
wish her luck.
2006-06-13 12:40:54 · answer #1 · answered by Kevin 1 · 1⤊ 0⤋
First of all you'll see him way before 2 years. Secondly take a deep breath. Letters are a great way to keep in touch and he'll love hearing from you.Start a letter on the day he leaves to send him once he's settled, that way you won't have to remember everything you want to tell him. Be supportive and keep smiling he's probably just as worried as you are. It takes a very brave person to go into the military, be proud of him. Oh and one more thing. Cry after he's gone. I'm sure his mom has been crying for months. Good Luck.
2006-06-13 19:48:06 · answer #2 · answered by motherof6 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The first thing to do is think of your friend and his feelings at this time. He must be a bit frightened, even if he is not showing it. It's hard to leave friends and family too. Apparently he is doing this for his future.
Then, be very supportive of his decision. Be sure to get his address and to write him every day. Letters are of most importance for people entering bootcamp and the service.
Try to seek out some answers for your own future. What goals could you make for yourself while your friend is busy the next two years? Find something to improve yourself.
Finally, pray. Put your faith in God and know if it weren't for people such as Steven, this country would be very backwards and you would not have any freedoms. Pray for Steven's happiness. Pray for direction in your own life.
2006-06-13 19:46:39 · answer #3 · answered by Chew on this! 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Since you are good friends then you should maintain contact with him thru letters, cards,emails etc. whenever you can. Let him know that you are proud of him and what he is doing with his life and that you stand behind his choice and career. Give him your strength, in words or anyway that you can. Let him know that even if you are seperated by distance that in your heart and mind he will be there all the time..you will be there for him and will see him soon. Maybe when he gets out of boot camp you will be able to join up for a few days. Just hang tuff and let him know that you are there for him.
2006-06-13 19:58:07 · answer #4 · answered by goats2748 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Just be there for him. Go to his house that day and spend it with him as he gets ready to go. Offer to take him to the airport if he is flying. Just seeing him off that day will really make him happy.
My advice to you, and I have tons of experince with this and dealing with this. Is write to him. Everyday that he is gone. Don't email him write him a real letter, soilders LOVE getting mail. Give him your adderess, and Make sure you tell him to give you his adderess so you guys can keep in touch. Trust me this will help ease some of your pain. I know when my hubby left and we weren't even married yet! FOr basic I wrote to him and that is how I feel in love with him. I have EVERY single letter ( which is not alot), Email, everything you name it since our relationship started over 6 years ago. Good luck and if you need any other advice let me know.
2006-06-13 19:46:54 · answer #5 · answered by colinsmom 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I know this might not sound good but spend all of your time with him while u can, because when he's gone you might not ever see him again... unless your engaged if your a female ? I had a good freind of mine years ago that left and went in the Army in N.C. and i didn't see him until several years later.
2006-06-13 19:50:55 · answer #6 · answered by BIG BEN 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Okay what you need to do is to get a little bit in depth of where he is going so you can write him letters. Or better yet just give him or her a hug and say"Ill see you another time". I hope it works out for you!
2006-06-13 19:41:58 · answer #7 · answered by popstar452003 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
just stay in close touch with him, he will definitely need all the support he can get. Schedule visits with him, don't miss his graduation. you will still be able to stay in close touch with him! this is not the end. There's no need to wait 2 years before seeing him again.
2006-06-13 19:42:23 · answer #8 · answered by Cyndaly 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
All you can do is wish him the best of luck, keep him in your prayers, write to him and just try to enjoy the last minutes you have with him until he leaves.
2006-06-13 19:42:13 · answer #9 · answered by casparin0324 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Nothing but care about him like you are doing now and always be there for him. When and if he gets deployed send him letter and always try to keep in touch with him.
2006-06-13 19:43:10 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Well you could always write him but if you want to make you remember him well make sure you have an awesome time w/ him before he leaves that way you will have good memories from him!
2006-06-13 19:42:23 · answer #11 · answered by Lauren40 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋