my sons been gone almost 2 weeks

[proud mom of matt ship9 div069]

i never new i had this many tears, i received his box and just got his grad date papers, he hasnt called yet was wondering how long before they can i sent him with a calling called but i forgot to activate it, i hope that doesnt matter,im new to this just like probably every other mom on here, i havent received any letters either, besides the 3 lines he wrote on the bottom of his graduation papers he put , hard to write, i didnt know if it was because of no time or just an emotional thing, i sent him stamps in a card wasnt sure if they were alowed to receive them ,any info would be helpful, and also when they get to A school in GL are they alowed to have visitors whenever they want . thx so much

[mom 56]

hi the stamps are fine  you should get a phone call when he is gone about three weeks so look for a 847 area code  you will get a letter about one a week they wtite every sunday  write as much as you can they really look forward to the letters from home no unhappy news try and be upbeat for him  so he does not worry about his family .i know you miss him if you start counting the days till his pir that will help look for hotels plane tickets car rentals etc time will pass  good luck to you and your son it really does get better with time there is a chat were you can talk to someone usually night or day so if you have any questions they can answer themfor you

[proud mom of matt ship9 div069]

do they receive mail everyday or do they hold it and only hand out on certain days

[TexasMomof2]

When he said it's hard to write - he means literally.......they don't give them time.  They are moving them through very quickly so don't worry thinking it was an emotional thing.....he probably wrote that on there to explain why he didn't write more so you wouldn't wonder......  Just stick with this site, ask questions and know that we all understand  :o)

 

[TexasMomof2]

In the beginning they hold their mail, usually.  Of course, all RDC's are different but for the most part, I've seen it being held for about the 3rd week......BUTTTTT once they start receiving it, they get it daily.  Very important you write every day if you can.

[TexasMomof2]

Here's a link for you where you most likely will find others from your son's division.  Make sure you join:

http://www.navyformoms.com/group/bootcampmoms

[proud mom of matt ship9 div069]

thanks jessica ,everyone on her is os helpful, i dont have a lot of people out here to talk to so this really helps thx again

[abbyblue]

AGAIN they can not hold mail .......you have to remember there are 700 to 800 recruits each week that is alot mail to hand out. until your recuit is signed a ship the mail is waiting on them.sometimes your recruit will be moved to another ship and the mail room doesnt get that infor. so mail is setting waiting. they do not open and hold mail. mail is very slow the frist few weeks. there is about 9000 to 10000 recruits every month. that alot of mail.

[TexasMomof2]

Well, that's better to think that it's cuz it's behind trying to catch up with them.......I've read on here before that the mail is held but I do think that's pretty cruel so I like your posting.  All I know is my son left on July 5th.  I received his address on July 11th.  His birthday was July 17th and he wrote me on that day and didn't get mail.  Others did and it was very sad for me cuz the entire family had INUNDATED him with cards/letters the day we got his address.....we had it all saved up.  He said it was the following week when it started trickling in....and then he was delighted cuz he had a ton... Regardless point being, SEND LOTS OF MAIL, they need it.  :o)