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So it's been a week today that my bf left for boot camp. I know that it's normal not to have heard anything from him but I sure am excited for when I do! I have held up good this week. It has been …
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Comment by KylesMom (Lois) 11/186 on April 12, 2011 at 10:15am
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I'm with you on that! It's been a week for me, too. Got his box yesterday, but no letter! I pray for him every day, whenever I think of him, which is all the time! So, I'm hoping to get the letter today. I hope you get your letter soon! I'm lacking alot of patience at this time. I just keep praying......
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Comment by emmybear on April 12, 2011 at 10:28am
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I don't know, it has almost been 3 weeks and I still do not have a letter. It depends on if they have been put in a division and a ship yet, if they have the materials to write a letter and if they have had the time yet.
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Comment by jek4navy on April 12, 2011 at 3:55pm
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They keep them REALLY busy for about 3-4 wks. I don't think they really have any "spare time", so hang in there!
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Comment by BrooklynGirl on April 12, 2011 at 8:05pm
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I was 3 weeks and 2 days :) before I got a letter!
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Comment by Thomdent (Dustin's mom) on April 13, 2011 at 6:29am
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It's been less than a day for me and my thoughts are all over the place. I got the "phone call" and have already started writing to my son so I'll have something to send as soon as I get his address.
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From my experience.....the box after a week. "Form" letter a few days after that. First letter about 2/3 weeks. Call at end of week 3. Letters will be about once a week from then on. Battlestations call at end of week 8. Stay in touch through mail....write all the time....they depend on mail. I sent something everyday. If not a letter, just a card saying hi. Our son graduated 3/4 and is now in A-School. He's living his dream and nothing makes me more proud! Keep us posted.
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