BDee76(Ship 03 Division 048)

yes, my son left on 11/22. I guess they will have the same grad. day. I got "the" box on Tuesday!! Dirty clothes, shoes!! Classic!! ha ha! His room is neater than ever now though. LOL.  Not sure of my son's ship or division # yet. Hope to get a letter soon!! Best wishes for your daughter!! Maybe we'll have the same grad. date!!

I will try to call the recruiter soon! My husband has to know a month ahead of time to take days off from work. Well, now that we got our boxes we can look forward to our first letter!! yay! I can't wait! That is great all of your children are going into the military!! Hoorah!! how cool! Also, happy birthday to your son who just turned 13! My youngest turns 12 on Dec. 11thHopefully this time will go by fast and soon we will see them all dressed up for graduation!! I have seen a few youtube videos about bootcamp and graduation...looks pretty awesome!! TTYL!! :) .  

Got my son's form letter today!!! He graduates January 27th as well!! He is Ship 12 Division 50. Yay! Now I can write!! He only wrote 3 sentences on the back of his form letter. LOL Boys!! So glad to hear from him! Hope you are doing well!! Writing lots of letters now?? ha ha!

Hi. yes, it was funny my son wrote 3 lines on his form letter!! Didn't say how he was doing, but I am very glad to have seen his writing and love you at the bottom. Yes, on the password question. I put my son's first letter I wrote in the mailbox today!! Yay! So excited! TTFN!!

hi BDee76

Could you tell me how to format the address on the envelope - I don't want to write it down wrong and my son not get the letter?

Having tough day today :(

Thanks - Akeylimepie

All divisions have a division they train with and I was told my SR who is in ship 3, division 47 trains with ship 3/division 48.

My son trains in your daughters sister division, 47. I saw you got a letter, they say to expect the first few to be hard.  I was hoping for a letter today but didn't get one. Did she say anything about division 47?

Could you tell from the letter what day today would be, such as, week 1 day 3?

I don't know why I feel comforted to know what day they are on but somehow I am.

Hi. Good to hear from you. Glad you got your letters!! We got our letters from our son I think about the same time, this past Wed. or Thurs. It was soooo exciting to hear from him and know he is doing well. yay!! Glad everything sounds well with your daughter! I can't wait for the phone call!!! Should be soon. He said something about they have to stay a week in processing during Christmas because everyone that works there has the week off. Not sure what that means do you?? Anyway!! So excited about graduation!! My husband and I are trying to decide where to stay. Sounds like there are a few nice hotels close by. Hope you had a great day!! TTYL!!

I am doing so much better today, I was truly blessed to actually hear from my daughter today. I haven't even received the Box yet. She is in the 900 division which I guess is a good thing as that is why she got to call me.. she even said her commander was nice... didn't expect to hear that.  This truly is a roller coaster ride. I was able to get her address from her and that is about it, I was in such shock that she called me.  Mailed out my first letter and now anxiously awaiting what turn, loop or drop will come at me next. I am glad to hear you got your letter, I heard the first one is the toughest... the time when they are struggling the most. 

Hang in there and know that we are very lucky to have such amazing children.

Thank you for the information.  I am working to see if I can get some overtime to help pay for the trip.  I was wondering if you knew anything about the train and subways there.  I have no problem using public transportation, lol.  I went without a vehicle for many years even with my Active duty and single and 3 children.  I always find a way.  

So glad you got a letter.  I have not gotten a letter yet, did get a 15-20 minute call on 12/2/11, but that was their first actual day of training so she still sounded pretty positive.  My imagination is driving me mad wondering how things are now that they are full blast into training mode.  Hopefully I will get a letter this week, I have sent tons, so should have plenty of reading time.  Like your daughter, she told me the food was good, and she loves to eat!  I ask her if she was cold and she said that they had to wear so much gear that she never got cold.  Keep me posted if you learn anything else about their daily life, and I'll do the same... see you in January :)

I got a call today. Did you get one to? My son sounded very tired, but said he can handle it. 

Just dropping by to check on you.  Have not heard from you lately, We are down to the two week countdown! well, i'll be leaving for GL in two weeks, I want to make sure I don't get hung up in delays.  I am getting so excited!!! Did you order ribbons?

KaitsMom

Praying for your family during this most difficult time...prayers for your speedy recovery...special prayers for your sailor. So very very sorry for your loss...just don't have words...