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Hello, I am new here and glad for a site like this
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Permalink Reply by Melissa on
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So glad you are here. You are doing the right thing in encouraging your son. I often re-read my letters and make very sure only happy and encouraging things escape my pen. I also send cartoon, clippings, family memories, anecdotes, funny headlines, BIBLE quotes and many other uplifting things. Congratulations to you for having such a fine young man for your son. My own is now less than two weeks from graduation. You can do this. Keep happy thoughts.
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Permalink Reply by Brandybill on
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Thank you, like you I do try to only convey positivity in various forms. Congratulations to you, too.
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Permalink Reply by Phoenixmom on
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Welcome BrandyHill, you have come to the right place. You will find much Encouragement here. It can be a struggle for the Recruits these first few weeks, But continue doing what you are doing and let him Know us Moms are routing for him 100%. Great Job!
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Permalink Reply by SPBG on
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You're telling him exactly what he needs to hear!! It was so hard to read my son's first letters where he said he hated boot camp. I think that may be a universal feeling for new SR's. I allow myself only one simple "I miss you" in my letters to him, but the remainder is full of love and encouragement.
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As mom it pains me to see him feeling this way, but seeing that others have gone through it helps. Thank you, all. My best to all your recruits.
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Permalink Reply by Proud Navy mom of 2 daughters on
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Do you belong to Sandboxx?
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Yes, i do. I send him bot usps mail and through sandboxx
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