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The Box
My son left on February 22, 2011 and I got my box on the 24th What a shock I heard all about the box but like everyone a wave of emotions come over you. I search everything looking for a note or something from him but there wasn't anything. I received his mailing address from his recruiter so I already sent a couple of cards down just waiting for something from him Missing him terrible. The waiting is the hardest part .
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Permalink Reply by zacksmom on
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Getting the BOX is hard! You WILL get a letter from your son soon. It will be the best day ever! First you will get a form letter that will have his address on it and some general information. It will have a short note from your recruit. My recruit was not very happy when he wrote his. Then you will get a real letter in the mail. It doesn't seem like it now but time goes fast. My son left for bootcamp DEC 14 and I got the form letter Christmas Eve. Then a couple more weeks and I started getting letters. Keep sending letters. You will get yours soon!! You will see growth in your son through each letter. I miss the letters but like it better now that my son is in A school and we can be in touch most every day. Start looking forward to graduation. It will be Spring in Chicago and it is a wonderful weekend!! You have a lot to look forward to. N4Moms was a wonderful place to be while waiting.
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Permalink Reply by Reneric007/169 on
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Thanks for your reply I am waiting for the letters and carrying my cell even in the bathroom to make sure I don't miss the call. Wish your son all the best and Thank you again !
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Thanks! It nice to hear from someone who been there Good Luck to your son You must be so proud !
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Permalink Reply by quiltblue on
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Reneric.... go to your My Page and click on edit and add your SR's Ship / Div after your profile name. It will make it easier for others to find you and you to find them! Good luck, visit lots of the groups and find some new friends! I found a friend who goes to my Church, LOL!
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