I got my first letter!!!!!!

[Erin, proud mom of Jordan]

Hey Navy Moms....I got my first letter from my son yesterday!!! I hugged that letter close and read it all day long. I was prepared to read that he was, as he put it, "shell-shocked", by the first week. By reading your letters, I knew a bit what to expect. He was also still sure of his decision...I'm so proud of him. He was so sweet...saying, "Now, Mom...don't worry...I'm fine." He's 22 and has had three years of college, so he's used to being away from home and has some maturity on his side...I know that will help him. He's in Division 097, so I'm sure some of you other moms got a letter or will get one soon.
God bless,
Erin

[Donna]

I also finally got a letter yesterday. It was so good to finally hear from my daugher. She sounds so much more mature already even after only 4 weeks. She is sure appreciating what she had at home now that she has to share a bathroom and shower with 70 girls and has no contact with anyone. My daughter is in Division 087. I have to say I was very disappointed not to get a phone call on Christmas though. I thought for sure they would let them call. But hopefully a call will come soon. Hope you all get letters or calls real soon....it just helps so much to hear their voice and know they are okay.

[Lynda724]

Hi Donna,
My son Tom is also in Div.087. He passed his personal inspection on Friday and they gave him a phone priviledge. I for the 2nd time missed his call, but the rest of my family got to talk to him. He notified us that their Div. is graduating Jan. 29. He did say that the Graduaiton packages are in the mail. If you want to contact me directly, [e-mail]. Lynda

[justme_2009]

Your son will be ok . My son is going in the Navy Feb 6 , 09 . Greatlakes Illinois .
We're very proud of our son , this is his decision .

We've a daughter who's in the Airforce , she's in her second week
she told son , some do's and don'ts , Airforce and Navy Basic
Training is almost the same . I compared the differences , they're
both 8.5 weeks long . somethings can be different.

Overall , We're Proud of Both our Son and Daughter .......

[justme_2009]

You will watch him graduate and feel overwhelmed.

[jules]

We received our second letter a few days ago. Like you, I was prepared for the worst and was pleasantly surprised! Both letters seemed upbeat. Other than him complaining about his division being behind, other kids smarting off, he seemed great. He is hoping they will finally "get it together" this week. He's been made his section leader, whatever that means! We are very proud! My son div. 096. and he's 23.

[Kelly.SATX]

Hi Jules... our Sailor is in Div 96 - ship 10. He'll be 23 on the current PIR date of Feb 6. Hope they make it!

[jules]

Hi Kelly! I left a comment in on your page here. I hope they make it too!

[Britani]

aww thats amazing we got ours the 25th.
my boyfriend is the one in BC i miss him so much he just left on the 15th. his mother and i have read and re-read his letter at least 1,000 times since he departed for the great lakes. her and i have been watching baby footage of him for the past week. Jeremy is in div 102. him and i are only 18 and expecting a baby boy in February.
it took his letter a very long time to get here. he sated it the 17th and we got it the 25. so im sure you have many more letters coming your way. the weather up there holds up the mail.

[Britani]

i got one today!!!!! i know how it feels.. i hugged it all the way to the grocery store and sat and read and re- read it at least 10 times.... the first one we got was addressed to his parents this one was to me!!!!!

[Rebecca]

My son graduated 12/24 and I still love to read those letters I got from him while in Bootcamp. Write him everyday if you can, mail is soooooooooooo important! They live for mail, seriously. Newspaper clippings, photos, cartoons. Anything that will fit into a regular envelope. Not too thick because they will open it or make him open it in from of everyone. Congrats on your sweet sweet letter lady. They get to write only on Sunday. I usually got letters anywhere from Wed to fri.depending on post office.

[Kelly Giacone]

oh erin thats so wonderful i am glad u got a letter and wait...more will come some more than 1 in one letter.
my son has been away to to college for 6 yrs, i dont know what hes going to do.brandon told me to now mom dont worry about me and dont worry about yourself you will be well taken care of...i got a little excited about that part.
i know we are to take care of our kids but if he wants to share the love and move me i'll sure go!!!!!!!!
alot of love

kelly

[Viki]

I just got my first 'form' letter from Jenna. She got to GL Tuesday midnight and I got a letter today, Saturday!
It is the letter where they fill in the To: and circle their address and add a comment. Her comment was she loves me!