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Comment by inlay on September 21, 2010 at 2:04pm

I am "mustering in." My son is S4/DIV 824. How do I set my page to private? Like Karen, I too am worried about what to say in this forum considering his special ops division. But I would still like to make contact with other mothers in my shoes. Also like Karen, I have received the "I'm here" call, the kid in the box, and the form letter but nothing else. I cannot wait to hear his voice or get a letter!!

Comment by Lynne on September 21, 2010 at 11:43am

I have to say that I get a bit of a giggle y'all out of us mothers...excuse me gf's, wives, and dad....but I think almost every mom here has said...I hope it wasn't my kid that was the troublemaker...too funny because that my thought exactly too...so I guess we are still doing what mom's do best worryting...remember being in trouble could be for something silly like not polishing a boot just exactly right, or the fold in the underwear being slightly off, a corner not made on the bed exactly right, talking out of turn, missing a few hairs while shaving...so don't worry yourself...trouble means very minor things and sometimes major...but the RDC's while we love them very much...lol...are looking for things to get mad about!!

Comment by Lynne on September 21, 2010 at 11:14am

Don't forget to muster in (introduce yourself in in division discussion group above) so you can connect with other folks in your division...you will learn more as the collective I bet!!

Comment by Lynne on September 21, 2010 at 11:12am

No put a return address on the card and send the 4X6 pics, but maybe scan them into the letter or tape them into the letter, remember they have very little room in their rack...plus...I heard the the RDCs love pictures.....lol...so be verrrrrry careful

Comment by Karen3269(Ship4 Div824 PIR11/5) on September 21, 2010 at 10:09am

Thanks for all the info Lynne! I'm so glad to have a spot to come to share and get info, during this tough time.

I guess I'll have to change the envelope of the card that's ready to go out (it's green...lol). And I did have 4 reg size (6x4") pics in the card. Best to keep these out then?? And, did you mean don't put even a "return" address on the card?

Comment by missvixster(S7/Div359/PIR11/5) on September 21, 2010 at 10:06am

Morning all! Been reading everyone's posts. My son's little note said that the food was "f^&*(% awesome" and he has gained 8 pounds"...LOL. It is kinda hard feeling like either the girlfriend or new wife is the most important person in your child's life, but that's the way it should be. I feel very blessed that I have an awesome daughter in law who is willing to share everything with her new mama...she even said she hopes he shares his minutes with me when he gets his phone calls. I sooo can't wait to get my first letter. Hang in there new moms/wives/gf's the first week IS the hardest on us, I didn't think I'd ever stop crying, but it does get easier...I promise!

Comment by Lynne on September 21, 2010 at 9:58am

Well karen, your son is in a unique position, he is in a special ops group. My understanding is you should first put your page to private to protect him. Second insure you don't refer to him by name or any other way he can be identified until and if we take this group private for his protection. Third, pictures they should either be wallet sized or should be scanned into the computer and be a part of a letter you send. Cards and letters should be sent in non-descript envelopes (white) with no writing except for the address and maybe a number on the back to acknowledge the order in which they were sent. This is to insure RDCs are not given any fuel to use to tease your child about or give him extra physical training for. Much of what I have written here is really good for everyone to do, not just moms of special ops or prebuds. Again, welcome to the group and just so you know, the RDC told my son's group no calls for six weeks so 3 weeks would be pretty good...lol!!

Comment by Karen3269(Ship4 Div824 PIR11/5) on September 21, 2010 at 9:50am

Hi Moms... My son is Ship 4 Div 824 11/5. So far have gone through what another mom warned everyone about. I got "the call" (glad I was available to talk) and "the box" (new it was coming, but still weird). He said he would be calling in 3 weeks... is this normal? Also, hoping pics can be sent in cards or letters??? Is there anything else that can be sent??

Comment by Lynne on September 21, 2010 at 9:26am

What a great attitude proud...and your son is very lucky...it is hard to be a mom and to watch your child walk away to boot camp and then to feel like they have chosen a girl-friend over them. I am not by any means saying their feelings are right or wrong, just kind of understandable. You and are boyfriend are starting on this wonderful new journey and mom sees kind of the culmination of a journey and is struggling with letting go. Try to hang in there, show her some grace, encourage your sailor to write a really nice dear mom letter about how much she means to him, and tell her how much you need her help, even if you are stretching......the truth a bit and I bet things might turn around...you never know!! Good Luck!!

Comment by proudmom s11 d 365 on September 21, 2010 at 9:15am

That is so true iowan. I have been having my sons girlfriend over for dinner once a week and we have had fun shopping together for funny cards to send him. It is hard on everyone when they are not here, especially since we know what they are going through. This is a time to embrace each other and lift each other as our sons and boyfriends gain when we all stick together.

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