SENDING GIFTS TO BOOT CAMP

[Debbie (Stephen's mom)]

Hi,

My son is not able to come home for Christmas, does anyone know what I could send to boot camp, I was thinking scratch off tickets, is that a no no! If anyone knows I would appreicate the help. How about gift cards, maybe a phone card, I would like to send something.

Thanks,
Debbie

[KYmom]

Save the gifts other than a phone card for after boot camp. Just write lots of upbeat letters and send lot's of funny cards and such.

[Debbie (Stephen's mom)]

Thank you that is a great suggestion.

Debbie

[Kelly Giacone]

you can send writing pens, phone card, letters, regular cards, digital watches with military time on them.
no food, no gifts, you can also send a wallet and thats pretty much it.
my son left for BC 12-15.
i send him a letter everyday with encouragment, joy, scriptures, and funny things that happen in my life. i tell him your going to make it and be the best sailor and to remember THAT THIS TO SHALL PASS, AND SOON BE ONLY A MEMORY, so hang on!!!!!!!!!!!

i hope i helped a little.
love
kelly in KY

[Chris A.]

If you send a phone card, make sure you activate it first. Sometimes the kids don't know how to do that and waste precious minutes figuring it out.