Boot Camp Moms (and loved ones)

Yorkshirelass- not silly at all. I kept writing each day while he was gone as I had time and it helped me get through the days till I got his address. Keep writing away ;-) 

I wrote a letter per day and sent them all when I got the form letter! 

Hi All - My son shipped out 9/5, and I got my letter today! So excited with PIR date of 3 Nov.

Those of you that have been doing this for awhile.....how long did it usually take to get your first real letter after your recruit left? I'm trying to figure out if I should be hopeful for one or not :) He left 8/29 so It's been two weeks. Starting 3rd week. 

Nani -I got my first handwritten letter later in the week on week three since mail only goes out on Sunday's. We are in MN and so we usually get a letter on Thursday's. Also depends how much time they have to write. I did tell my son before he left that I didn't care if the letters were 2 sentences I would just like something so I am hearing from him. His recruit told to establish how often we would like to hear as they don't have much time to write. Every letter I remind him to stay focused and positivity as the reward at the end is what he is reaching for and will all pay off when he gets there. We also then got a call at week 3 of him being gone also; they usually come in Sat or Sun. All Divisions vary though. 

NNLori~ I got my first handwritten letter the 3rd week of being gone later in the week. Prayers and faith that your comes this week also. 

NNLori - depends where you live on receiving the mail. last weekend my eldest son (WI) received a letter a from his brother on Friday due to the Holiday and I didn't get anything, so was kind of bummed but I had texted all my family and told them when they get a letter to please send me a photo as it just makes this momma happy to read all of them as each have a little different info. Then Friday night my sister texted me they got a letter too (MN). I accepted that this was the week he didn't write me as we had spoke Saturday and Sunday was when they could write, but then late Saturday afternoon we got a letter in our mailbox (MN). So it is so hard knowing with the mail but till the Holiday week, it has been pretty consistent to get mine on Thursdays. Like AnchorsAweigh said; they are in good hands, and I had to keep reminding myself of that. Hugs!

I got my first letter on a Friday.  He just called this last Saturday and said he sent one to his grandmother on Friday, but she hasn't received it yet either.  We will see how long it takes!  Today is a depressing day as it's my birthday and my son used to get up every year bright and early and sing happy birthday to me.  Little things like that are what we all miss!!!!!  It is hard letting go of the control, but baby steps right??? lol..........Have a great day everyone!!!!!!

Hey NNLori and Timsmom97,

I do that to. I talk about him constantly and I've read everything there is I think. Lol Have a great day ladies!!

Nani it usually took the 3rd week to recieve a letter then I recieved a call. first two weeks are processing weeks. I had to remind myself to be patient because my mind was everywhere, and then when I heard his voice that was it! I had recieved a call sat. morning. before I even recieved my first letter I had already written like 10. believe me I know the feeling. You should be recieving something soon, keep your head up!

Hello Everyone-

My son left last Thursday and I got his box today.. Now I'm waiting on my letter..

It took me six days to get the box, another eight days to get my first handwritten letter (Having waited the standard two weeks, I called the recruiter that morning to get his Ship and Division number so I could at least start writing), and then I got the form about five days after that.  My letters have been coming on Thursdays, with the exception of last week when I got it Friday due to the holiday.  My recruit has had two opportunities to call home - once about 2 1/2 weeks in and once this past weekend at 4 1/2 weeks in - calendar time, not training day time.

I envy my college mom friends who are getting texts and pictures during these weeks of bootcamp...but I will get those soon too!  I never once thought about saying no, it's his choice he has to live with it.  He wasn't ready for school and I can relate to that, I wasn't ready either.  If he decides to go to school later they will pay for it!  And it's kind of like trade school, he is learning important trades!  

It has been hard, and different than I pictured when I had a baby.  I am sure I will miss him when he is deployed but I am oh so proud!  

I wish that there was a "love" button like on FB...  @Blue Mom and @librarianmom, I totally agree with your last posts.  

Here are the current PIR groups:

PIR: September 15, 2017 TG 45 - 11 Divisions (287-296 & 945) 4 guests

PIR: September 22, 2017 TG 46 - 7 Divisions (297-302 & 946) 4 guests

PIR: September 29, 2017 TG 47 - 9 Divisions (303-310 & 947) 4 guests

PIR: October 6, 2017 TG 48 - 14 Divisions (311-322, 822 & 948) 3 guests

PIR: October 13, 2017 TG 49 - 9 Divisions (323-330 & 949) 4 guests

PIR: October 20, 2017 TG 50 - 9 Divisions (331-340, & 950) 4 guests

PIR: October 27, 2017 TG 51 4 guests

PIR: November 3, 2017 TG 52

PIR: November 10, 2017 TG 01

Click on the date of your recruit’s PIR and join the group to connect with others with loved ones training with your recruit.

Good morning Ladies hope you all have a wonderful Thursday, and may the call and letters come your way today, tomorrow, and so on! I would like to put a few scriptures for all the SR'S and Sailors, I pray for strength and courage to all of them.Deuteronomy 31:6-8

6  Be strong and courageous. Do not be afraid or terrified because of them, for the LORD your God goes with you; he will never leave you nor forsake you.”   8                                The LORD himself goes before you and will be with you; he will never leave you nor forsake you. Do not be afraid; do not be discouraged.”    Amen. So proud of them all!                                                

Congrats LisaC1638 your SR is on his way! Best wishes for your SR.

Great encouragement Phoenixmom. That is one of the scriptures I shared with my SR right before BS-21. Ladies, hold fast to that for yourselves as well. The Lord is with you and watches over you and your SR. One more day till Friday, safe travels for those of you headed to PIR. Our thoughts and prayers are with you. For the rest of you, you are one day closer!!

Thank You Chipmunk, I also shared with my SR right before BST-21. also many more scriptures and everytime he said thank you mom I needed that. we dont realize how hard they are working and many sleepness nights they are enduring so I always focused on determination, strength, courage. and they really need that especially if they are struggling. so Moms stay strong for your SR'S because they sometimes feel like they made the wrong decision.

He couldn't keep the deodorant anyway.  The calling card is odd, he should have put it in his wallet.  Just mail it to him once you get an address.

Hello, all. I finally got an address to write my recruit.