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Comment by DASMom on July 19, 2014 at 2:27pm

FYI..when I got home, I told my hubby that Mable called!! He was like...I know, I got a call too! So..I'm not positive, but maybe they are given 30 to make phone calls...one call or multiple calls? Looks like her dad got the
Longer call...I'm good with it , she was anxious to hear how his appointment went at the Cleveland Clinic on Friday! Anyway, just thought I'd pass that along.

Comment by JTD's Mom on July 19, 2014 at 2:24pm

Yes I think the calls coming home and the timing of these divisions are getting into the full swing of it. These next two weeks are pretty rough from what I have read. Probably one of the reasons they have them call home. They get a quick break, and support on the other side of the phone line. Which I am sure at this point in time, they are in great need of! We never even got to hear from our son yet! Until this morning and as I understand it, along the way they will get a chance for one or two calls.....then nothing on the phone really, until right before their PIR. I was happy to hear his division seems good, and he is holding his head above water! He told my husband he thought it was much harder than he expected. When leaving he felt prepared and that he had a pretty good idea of things (just by reading and you tube haha - also what his recruiters shared) but I think the actual experience and going through it -- changes the  perspective. Someone I know from the military told me "knowing what to expect for boot camp is one thing, but going through it...quite different" I hope everyone gets calls!!!! That their SR's are doing well and hanging in there!

Comment by SusanB on July 19, 2014 at 1:05pm

I got the call at 5a Alaska time!  Didn't care tho!  We got to talk for 27 minutes.. I timed it..haha. He said it was hard but there were bright spots.  The food is good, his bed (rack) is good.. uniform is a little short in the arms but everyone said they are rolled up anyway.. haha.  He misses his sister terribly.. go imagine that! :0  He said the mail wouldn't get to him for 2 weeks from us... does anyone know how the mail works? Glad everyone is getting calls!  No matter how long/short they are.. it's nice to hear their voice! 

Comment by DASMom on July 19, 2014 at 12:51pm

She is one of the mail people for ship 12 div 276. Anyway..while it was short phone call...she sounded great and encouraged! Hope everyone gets a call! My day has been made! :)

Comment by DASMom on July 19, 2014 at 12:47pm

I got my phone about an hour or so ago! I was driving and pulled over really quick! :). She was only able to talk for 5 minutes, but I could hear in her voice the whole time that she is doing good! Yes, misses us, but focusing on getting through Day by Day!
She is one of the mail peo

Comment by Wisconsinmom S12 Div275 on July 19, 2014 at 12:30pm

JTD'S Mom, my son is in the same division.  My call was about 3 minutes long.  I think my son is having a hard time of it.  What he expected and what is actually happening I think is taking him by surprise.  I wish I was able to talk to him longer, hopefully he will be able to call again.  I am glad that your son is doing alright and that you were able to talk.

Comment by Maggie on July 19, 2014 at 12:16pm

Hi TCMom and Shelly, my son is on ship 12 div 276 too!

Comment by JTD's Mom on July 19, 2014 at 12:04pm

We JUST heard from our son! (we never got the initial "Im here call) he is from SHIP 12 DIV 275 said they were given about 20 minutes to call. It was so good to hear his voice. Said the food wasn't too bad, he is sleeping, his uniform and boots fit. Getting along with everyone. The physical training isn't a problem right now for him but the mental training is hard. He sounded a little sad, with some questions of his choice to enlist. But is staying the course and toughing it out as best he can.  It was good and bad to hear. GREAT to hear he is ok, bad to to hear he sounded kinda down, and under pressure, maybe culture shock and homesick. But he is a very good kid, and he is staying the course. We had a good conversation and he asked to talk with his brothers and sisters. (they are very young) he's close with them and misses them alot I am sure. He said he is getting along with everyone and his division seems good. It was hard to hear the element of sadness in his voice.But he is hanging in there and believes he can make it!

Comment by PSV.SHIP13.DIV277 on July 19, 2014 at 11:54am

just received my FIRST phone call from my fiancé, he called me at 8am pst! ! it was so overwhelming to hear his voice again! we literally cried the first two minutes of being on the phone but he is in good spirits and is actually loving bootcamp! he does miss everyone back home. his DIV 277 is kicking butt he says! looks ilke everyone is getting calls as well! keep your phones close! the calls are definitely coming in! 

Comment by Debbster on July 19, 2014 at 11:34am

Received Form letter yesterday -  Ship 2  Div 943     Excited to think he may be able to call this weekend!

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