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PIR 06/17/2011

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TG31: 9 Div (203-210, 931)

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Comment by KC'smom on June 2, 2011 at 11:16pm: Oh, and thank you ladies for writing my son letters/ cards of encouragement, too. Makes me feel better knowing that he will be getting so much encouragement from you all.

Comment by KC'smom on June 2, 2011 at 11:14pm: gosh, I love the idea. that reminds me of when I sent him a letter from our dog. It said all the things i imagine our dog is thinking about us!! We're not big fans of the dog to put it nicely. But, it's my son's so I have to take care of "it". haahaa. I thought it was hilarious anyway. I will def. try the letter to myself.

My daughter's entire 1st grade class wrote my son get well letters today.(since he has a fractured ankle). Oh my God were they cute! I laughed and cried at the same time. Laughed b/c I couldn't believe the spelling of some of the words, and cried b/c it was so sweet. Tomorrow my son's 5th grade class is going to write the 'get well' letters. I can't wait to see them. Won't be as cute, though as the 1st grade!!

Comment by Joy125 (FC Mom) on June 2, 2011 at 11:13pm: You know....maybe because of Memorial Day the mail was delayed......yes! That's it!! We should all be getting mail tomorrow or Saturday! I love that idea, Audrey....may have to steal that one!!

Comment by Audrey on June 2, 2011 at 11:00pm: I mailed my son a letter to myself today with a SASE and instructions to sign it and mail it back. I pretended I was him and said all of the things I want to hear him say. It was very cathartic. Anyone who wants to steal the idea, feel free.

Comment by Mommabee2 on June 2, 2011 at 10:12pm: 2 weeks ladies!!! Though I won't be able to be there I am so excited for my son and can't wait to talk to him!!! Hopefully I can find out when his battlestations are and hoping for a letter tomorrow!

Comment by diannep on June 2, 2011 at 9:42pm: Oh, you guys are very welcome. Keeping you all sane? Oh, I don't know...I'm not sure it is possible to stay sane when loved ones are going through bootcamp, but I try to help you all keep it that way! :-)

Getting off for the night now, ladies. Have a good one!

Nite!

Comment by meryl (ship 09 division 208) on June 2, 2011 at 7:39pm: No letter either. Thanks, Diannep for keeping us sane :0)

Comment by pianomom1 (ship 11/div 203) on June 2, 2011 at 7:35pm: to diannep--i am so thankful that you help us out like you do! it's like having a mentor or teacher around to help with the homework

Comment by Donna (Christopher's Mom) on June 2, 2011 at 7:23pm: No letter today. It's been a week. I'm really bummed. Maybe tomorrow. Thanks Diannep. That meant allot :-)

Comment by Navymom on June 2, 2011 at 7:16pm: I didn't get a letter today either. Maybe they are so busy they didn't get the letters out on time. Last letter I received was last Thursday. I can't help blame the mail though. Don't worry,hopefully we will get another letter tomorrow or Saturday!