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Ship 09 Divison 303 PIR 9-10

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Comment by Cola's Mom Div 303 PIR 9/10/10 on July 23, 2010 at 12:57am: I see you guys are getting your letters and boxes, I have recv'd the formal letter, but that's it. I hope my son knows that I will not make it through his BC w/o letters. I am sending a phone card and I am reluctant to send andy pics until he tells me it's ok for him to get them. I don't want to get him extra push ups or something. Anyone else sending pics?

Comment by michellep-div303-PIR09-10-10 on July 22, 2010 at 6:50pm: Thank you Jerry! I actually read that this morning shortly after you posted but was running out the door and had no time to reply. Your post made my day. Well, it make my day until I got home and had a letter! Then that made my day.

Comment by Maureen62 Proudmomofasailor on July 22, 2010 at 1:29pm: Afternoon Ladies ( and Jerry lol)

Lynn, so glad to hear that you got your letter, I know that made you feel so much better. Sounds like he is okay too !
Sbrent...welcome to the group !! Glad that you got both the box and letter and also that things are going well.
Michelle....hang in there friend, you will most likely get your letter today to see what " Dr Greg" has to say. lol.
As far as where to fly into.....there is Ohare, Midway and I suppose Milwaukee, if anyone needs help let me know. I cant print out tickets but as a travel agent, I can give you an approx on how much tickets would be.
I am going to call Ramada Inn in a little while and reserve a room. Meant to do that yesterday but.......
Ill be here off and on all day all. Hugs

Comment by Jerry Ship 09 Div 303 PIR 9/10 on July 22, 2010 at 12:57pm: Morning Ladies

Just wanted to let you know as a retired Sailor, its NOT uncommon for the SR's to say they hate it there, to be homesick, to say what did i do, and just feel down. When we received Davids note yesterday, I know Maureen felt really bad but I told her he wrote this note on day 4 and of course he would feel this way. They are being drilled hard, marching everywhere now, getting shots, standing in long lines, learning how to make a bed and taking 3 min showers. Its hard to adjust from civilian to military life, but they ALL will do it. Boot camp can be the hardest thing but also the best feeling at the end !! Youll see.
As for encouragement, yes they are given encouragement BUT, also , the guys in their division start forming bonds and work together as a team so that right there gives encouragement. Teamwork is KEY to boot camp. One messes up, they all mess up kinda thinking. ALso, when I was in boot camp and we went to chow, I would talk to other SR's that were ahead of me in weeks and they would tell us about fire fighting or swimming tests etc....they would tell us that it does get easier and so thats another way of encouragement.
When you write your letter, just give them all the encouragement and positive feedback you can. Understand their feelings but also reassure them that they chose a wonderful path and that they CAN do this !! Hope this helps a little. Have a wonderful day !

Comment by michellep-div303-PIR09-10-10 on July 22, 2010 at 10:51am: I am praying for the letter today.... Silly I know since how much can he tell me on the first day, but just something. Hoping for positive but preparing for I hate this and want to come home.

Comment by Lynn Ship 09 Div 303 PIR 9-10 on July 22, 2010 at 6:13am: sbrent - that is great!

Comment by sondra_ship09div303 on July 22, 2010 at 12:24am: i got the box 7-20 and the letter 7-21 was so glad to get both it was good to hear from him and he seems to be doing good

Comment by Lynn Ship 09 Div 303 PIR 9-10 on July 21, 2010 at 11:23pm: Welcome, Cola's mom and sbrent_1968! We're all all in this together just like our children. Have you two received "the box" and the form letter from your Seaman Recruit?

Comment by michellep-div303-PIR09-10-10 on July 21, 2010 at 6:26pm: And me, Cola's Mom... I want to know if my famous tv doctor son knows your son.

Comment by Maureen62 Proudmomofasailor on July 21, 2010 at 5:07pm: Ill be back later on...have to go help fix a friends water heater....dont they KNOW I need to be near my PEEPS for PIR ??? lol
Welcome Colas Mom...yes you are in the right place. Send me your sons last name as well in a private message so I can see if David knows him too. Ill send a friend request now.
Lynn...tell WORK you need to leave NOW and go home and see if you got a letter lol