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I got my daughter's box today!
So, up until today I was feeling pretty bad. Although I still get that sinking feeling in the pit of my stomach periodically throughout the day, I am feeling better...I haven't cried (yet) today and that's a first. So to have my daughter's box of things delivered today was great, because had it come any earlier it probably would have caused me an emotional melt down. But I received it, went to smell her clothes (cause I miss her scent) but the smell that greeted me was not that of my daughter but of dirt and sweat..."poor thing" I thought. No more perfumes, lotions, no more smell good stuff for now for her. I hope she's doing well, I hope she doesn't hate it too much. Just thought I'd share with you all that I got her box and I'm excited now because next comes the form letter and with that I can start sending my letters to her and then hopefully receive some from her in return.
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Permalink Reply by momof4 on
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When you purchase be sure the cashier activates the card. I work in retail and these days it is almost done automaticly. There should be a slip the cashier gives you. There are codes on the back of the cards that they may need for the call. Hope your has no problem. Best of luck.
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Permalink Reply by kathyrc(Ship03DIV175)PIR 6/08/12 on
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katysmom - Don't worry too much about the cards, you can always get another and activate it yourself before mailing it - if you are concerned. I didn't know about activating them first and my son said his card did not work. He was lucky enough to have someone else let him borrow theirs and made his first 9 min call home. I found another card that did not need activation and mailed it to him - It worked fine for his next call home. Hang in there.
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Good advice. I have heard that some recruits pay the card forward once they finish to other recruits who may not have one. Not sure how that happens but it is a fine gesture of comraderie. Shows you how compassionate they have become. :)
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Permalink Reply by hg.gray2006 on
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My son's box came today as well. I was fine opening it, till i saw of all things....his boarding pass! LMAO then... trying to cheer myself up... sat there thinking... if all his 'stuff' is in this box.... he's running around nakie! roflmao!!!! I know he's not....but made me laugh a little inside! LOL
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After a week of wearing those smurfs, my daughter wrote in her first letter that she smelled like a@# and couldn't wait to take a good shower. That good shower finally came on the night of her PIR. She took a 30 minute shower. The things we take for granted. lol
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Permalink Reply by sharon-(Ship7div183) on
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The first few weeks are rough when our SR's go, but she will be able to write starting her second Sunday. My SR"S first 3 letters were all about how homesick she was and cried every night and wanted to come home, but by the forth letter it was much more upbeat and confident.I just kept being postitive in each letter and stressed how proud we were and how supportive that she could and would get through it just fine. She is now looking forward to PIR and spending the weekend with us and getting a pedi, for her sore feet. lol I think a lot of the homesickness is really technology withdrawal, they are so used to a cell phone, texting and FB that they feel cut off. But, because they feel cut off they form the needed bond with their Division mates and learn to rely on each other. Team work will get her through, just send lots of cards (no glitter or colored envelopes) and letters. She says every letter how much it means getting mail. We are pretty lucky that we have friends and family that support her with mail and prayers. Hang tough and know that she has much more stamina and heart then you realize.
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And don't forget some photos from home!! Either old or new, they don't care, they just want to share.
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