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We got our first letter yesterday. I was so excited I couldn't stand it.  The first line was great...he was fine and we could tell that he got at least some of our letters. Then he told us he missed us and he missed my cooking. That was it. The rest had to be read to me by my husband because I could no longer see the paper and was dripping all over it. I immediately wanted to write back but knew I should wait...too full of the wrong kind of emotion. Even though I know he'll be fine he's not "feelin the love" at BC. I know he didn't need me to write and tell him how we missed him and how empty it has felt at home since he had been gone...just want to send love and encouragement. I sent him a picture of his dog and it was like I sent him this incredible gift. I now know that the best way to help him is to write often and show love, encouragement and support.

I kept waiting for that letter but wasn't prepared for how hard it would be to get it. Anyone else have a rough first letter?

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oh yeah, i cried after reading it.  she is having a hard time... missing us, didn't get her letters yet... out of her comfort zone and keeps reminding herself of why she is doing this...has to have a new filling redone, as they said there is stuff under it, she just had the pinprick hole filled within the last 6 months, so she isn't happy about that.. has met a couple of girls which she is now calling friends, which is good.  Hopefully she gets her letters soon, or has them as i read her letter..

My nephew is in now PIR 09/07/2012.  His Dad got a letter yesterday and most all it said was HE hated it.  He did say to write him.  He said he was in BEAT, not real sure what that means.  We are just sending cards and love, to let him know he can do this and it will all be okay.  My son ships out January 3, 2013, this is hard with my nephew, i may not make it when my son leaves.  I will I know, but never thought it would be hard with my nephew, but it is.  Learning a lot before my own leaves. 

Yes! I got my first letter from my husband yesterday also. I was so excited to get a letter that I didn't even think about how hard it was going to be to read it. Sure people say that their first couple letters aren't going to be very positive but when you hear it from them directly it is such an awful thing to take. He was so sad and depressing and hadn't gotten any mail yet :( but I sucked it up and ended up writing him 3 super positive letters last night with pictures plastered along the back of them. I also sent an email to friends and family asking if they would write to him too for encouragement. I'm sure it will get better, but boy it's hard to hear!

Ladies, the first letters are always hard...first phone calls even harder.  They are in the "breaking down" period right now.  Remember...there are all ages there, from all backgrounds, all different goals, expectations, etc.  It is up to the RDCs to get them on the "same page."  This is a hard process...you may even hear your SR say that he/she can do nothing right.  And they truly feel that way right now...lots of yelling.

But, by training week 4 (known has HELL WEEK--not as bad as it sounds), things start getting much better.  It is like a turnaround week for them where they finally feel more successful and have graduation in their site. They realize then that the RDCs are working hard to help them become sailors...and it goes much more smoothly... So hang in there.

Please write often....they LIVE for mail.  Just to let them know you are rooting for them, and know they can do this!  I even asked some of my son's former teachers to write and they did.  So don't be shy...ask anyone and everyone who has a strong role in your SR's life to write to them...means the world to them.  Many of us wrote our letters through tears...it is so hard.  But I promise you...on PIR day, as you see them in their finest, marching, etc...you will have nothing but happiness in your soul! 

thank you, we really need to hear this, as i still have tears in my eyes...  Even with her going to school at San Diego State (we live in Michigan) for 3 years, i have never gone this long without talking to her. 

So keep reminding us that they are fine and will be ok, and 8 weeks (which 2 1/2 are over already) goes by really fast!!

Thank you!!

Yes, my first letter was pretty hard. I could read between the lines and while he's trying so hard to be brave, I can tell he's in shock. But he said he's coping. I'm clinging to that.

I pray every night that our sons and daughters stay healthy and injury free and that they make some friends to ease the transition. Us too :)

Beth
As hard as it was for me to get his letter and to have him be gone I can tell he is doing wonderful. He told me that it is not as bad he expected it to be but, he does miss the family... And we all miss him!

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