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gone to boot camp..

My boyfriend just left for boot camp and I am completely unsure of what to expect. We have only been dating for three weeks and I know that he will be gone for eight weeks where we can only write letters and then he goes to A school for eight weeks where things will be less strict. Can anyone just tell me a little bit about what goes on or what to expect? I know nothing about the navy and am slightly worried about how this will effect our relationship. Thanks, any words of wisdom would be greatly appreciated.

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Permalink Reply by HalfOfMyHeart on June 29, 2011 at 11:15pm
Hang in there! It'll get easier :) the first 2 weeks is no contact, you can write to him but the letters will be held until either the second or third Sunday. Then he'll get to make a call the third week or so. After that he might get a couple more calls throughout but pir will be worth it to be able to see hi again, that's what I keep telling myself lol. Goodluck!
Permalink Reply by jordan.((ship11div.277)) on June 30, 2011 at 2:02pm

Thanks, I did not know that the letters would get held from him.. that's no fun but at least now I know. And that's what I am doing, just writing  and writing and writing lol I am hoping that the more I write the faster it goes by.. Good luck to you too!

 

Permalink Reply by JessicaB-Sailor's Sweetheart<3 on June 29, 2011 at 11:16pm
Biggest thing is to write as often as humanly possible! I wrote my boyfriend twice a day and he loved it. He graduates this friday (07/01/11) and i couldn't be more excited. Also, always be as upbeat as possible in your letters!

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