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PIR Aug 4 ship 12 Div 236
It was the best feeling to see his handwriting! I don't think I've ever seen it so nice and neat! I held the letter close to my heart for probably a good 10 minutes before I could bring myself to open it. Hahaha but after 19 years I just discovered my son doesn't know how to spell his own mother's name!! Hahaha
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Permalink Reply by jennifer on
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That is hilarious and so special. This is day 4 for me. I'm waiting for the box! A moment you will remember for sure!
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Permalink Reply by Sasysweet on
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When I received my kid in a box I noticed he had misspelled it then but figured it was just him being tired or moving quickly. But nope!! This letter confirmed he didn't know how to spell Stephanie! Hahaha!
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Permalink Reply by ProudMomandVet on
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Yay!!! What day did your son leave for bootcamp?
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He swore in and left on June 7. I received the I'm here safe call about 2:15 am on June 8 Chicago time.
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Permalink Reply by Alex1422 on
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I have been looking out the window the whole day! Waiting for the mail man. My husband arrived June 8 I got the call that night at 11pm and got the box on June 13.
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Permalink Reply by TAT'sMom on
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How great! When did your son leave? I am still waiting for my box and my letter. My son left June 5. So excited for you.
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He left June 7. It felt like the longest wait... But I'm so relieved to be able to finally send letters the letters and book my trip. Lol
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Permalink Reply by twinkielover on
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I got my letter today too! Same PIR date, but different ship and division. :) My son left 6/5
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Permalink Reply by G Ma. Peggy on
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My daughter got packet today. Granddaughter is ship 12 Div 235. So glad to have address to write her.
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That's exactly how I feel too! there is another mom that posted that has an SR in that ship/DIV
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