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So weird to not be able to talk to him
My little brother is in basic for a week now and it is so weird not be able to pick up the phone and talk to him. I am pretty close to him and this is just an odd feeling. He called and my mom said he sounded pretty good but is having a hard time adjusting. I know he will get through it but yesterday I went to the movies and went to text him about it and realized that he does not have his phone. We don't have his address and have yet to send him letters so I am hoping to get that soon so that I can at least write to him.
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Comment by TenaciousDee on September 10, 2012 at 11:33pm
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Luiza, it is a strange feeling to not pick up the phone and talk to them or expecting them to walk in through the door. Start writing him now that way as soon as you get his address you can mail them off. He'll love receiving them and it's great for you as well. I would write every day sort of like a journal just telling him how the day went. Send him encouraging words and tell him how proud you are of him. If you can copy and paste pics of him with the family and with his friends do that. My son loved this. Once you get the form letter with his division and ship number join that group...so you can keep track of his progress. I wish I could tell you it will fly by, but time does tick a little slower for some reason! It may not seem like it now, but the wait is worth the moment you put your arms around him. It's just the beginning and be proud to be a Navy Sister! I send you a huge hug!
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