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My son got to bc last night!
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Permalink Reply by pattyb on
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Yes!! My son sean arrived last night. he called at midnight and wqs good to hear his voice--he seemed ok--tried and stressed out!
My name is Patty and guess today they are busy busy busy and tired!!!
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Permalink Reply by LoriMN - Ship 11 Div 185 on
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Hi Patty, I am terrible at moving around in this board. I got the address today! It felt so good to send a letter, oh how I miss him!
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I am terrible at moving around here too! I am trying to learn! did you get a leter with the address or did the recruiter let you know. I ahve nto heard anything and just really want to be able to mail a letter. I miss my son so much and feel so sad. Did you find out the gradaution date? Have you recevied the box yet? Gosh-when are they going to be albe to call!! Patty
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Hi Patty,
I called the recruiter yesterday and got the address I have sent him two letters already, I had a letter that I wrote a bit in each day last week. I MISS MY SON TERRIBLY he is my one and only, I just wonder if he likes, if hates it, if he is hungry, if he getting enough, all those motherly questions..... In my heart I know he is safe and fine, I need to just keep telling myself that. I did get the box last friday with his dirty clothes in it........ Graduation is June 3rd. Our recruiter said dont expect a call for like 4 weeks, and a friend of ours their son just graduated April 1st from the Navy so they are filling me in on everything! You and I can rely on each other to make it through this!
Lori
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I tried to call Sean's recruiter and got a voice mail--I want his address so bad so I can write to him. I miss him so very very much and Ihave all the motherly questions too. I just need to hear from him so i know he is ok. I have not recevied the box yet. I am so glad you are here so we an get thru this together. I am so gald you got the box and the address for your son-must mean my day is any day! Today I hope! I bet it is good to know a sialor that jsut graduated so you kinda knwo what yoru son is going thru right now. In my heart I know my son is fine but I just can't wait to hear from him. June 3rd is the date-I hope our sons gradaute on the same day. I will let you know as soon as I hear the exact date- Lori-thank you
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Hi Patty,
I couldnt get on on this site for the last couple of days?? I hope by now you got the address and the box.... I got the form letter yesterday with a little note from my son, he said boot camp sucked, people in his division keep screwing up, he said he has not got his butt chewed once, he said the food was good, and he is good, he loved us and will see us June 3rd.
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