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I've been absent from the site. Admittedly, because Im afraid to see how many have heard from their's and I haven't heard from mine. They say no news is good news, but I miss that voice.
Anyone else have a loved one where mine is?
Thank you.
God Bless!
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Permalink Reply by lemonelephant on
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SandyR, check your My Page.
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Permalink Reply by zStratMom on
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Alisha,
You are right: no news is good news, but it is a difficult adjustment. I've had two sons progress through bootcamp. The first assured regular communications. The second, not so much. If you're one of the few who get little to no letters, take heart.
- First, live vicariously through the other's stories.
- Second, imagine your recruit to be focusing every ounce of energy on his or her training. (I'm guessing "his," because the young women have greater affinity for reaching out). December recruits also face a wealth of colds and other health issues that naturally occur when you cram a boatload of folks in self contained groups--it's sort of a funky petri dish atmosphere. Most will try to gut out any colds or flu so as not to miss any of the training.
- Third, despite any thoughts to the contrary, you send letters every week. Without fail. Do silly things like sending the surveys (search on these, I'm sure you'll find plenty). The survey letters allow you to have "fill in the blank" or "check the box" responses from your recruit, and you can include a self addressed, stamped envelope to assure a returned item. Edit these to make them unique to you and your family, as well as give you insight to your recruit's experience. Take lots of pics of everyday normal things, and the holidays, and include these with your messages.
- Finally, make friends of the other moms, spouses and siblings, etc., of your recruit's shipmates. They will help you get through.
Many blessings!
z
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Permalink Reply by Alisha on
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Thank you!
I can't believe I didn't send stamped envelopes. Oh that is such a brilliant idea.
I will do that from here on out.
I so appreciate your advice. Thank you!
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Alisha, Send stamps, but not the envelopes. You will love receiving the RTC envelopes in the mail. See Letter Writing & Fun Stuff/Questionnaires to send to your Recruit.
Check your My Page.
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Send letters every day. My son told me to only send one letter a week before he left and later he told me that was the worst advice he ever gave me. Letters are like gold to recruits and are a lifeline to the outside world.
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Thank you! I have. I have made mistakes along the way. I sent a manila envelope, and found out afterwards that it doesn't meet standards.
There's so much advice out there that I confuse the regs, with the advice at times.
Im not complaining- Im sometimes easily confused.
Thank you for all you do for this site, and the advice really is golden. =)
God Bless!!
Alisha
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You are very welcome and thanks for the kind words.
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