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We got the box and introduction
My name is Wendi. Our oldest son just left on Aug 30th for bootcamp. It has been really hard on our whole family. He hasn't ever been away from home and life seems very strange without him. He has wanted to be in the military his whole life so he is living his dream and I couldn't be prouder but this is just hard on a poor mama. I look forward to hearing more from all of you who are going through this with me. I have already read that many of you have very similar thoughts and feelings as mine so this will be therapeutic for me. One question I do have about the address. His recruiter said he would get it for us but I haven't heard back from him. Will it be sent to us soon or will it have to come through the recruiter. Thanks,
Wendi
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Comment by hotrod (ship 09 div 323) on September 2, 2011 at 8:15pm
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you will get it from your son in your first letter from him, its basically a fill in the blanks from letter but it will have the address in it. good luck and hang in there. were all here for you
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Comment by Philly5 (Justin's proud mom) on September 2, 2011 at 9:13pm
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HI Wendi. ya going through it right now too. My son left a week before yours. I received his box within a week, and the form letter just a few days after that. The form letter has their PIR graduation date, address, the four names of who is on PIR list and at the end of the letter is a spot for recruit comments. You will be amazed at the penmanship...i sure was. It sure is easier for me right now knowing that he is doing OK. i can't wait for my first real letter from him. Hang in there - It will get a little easier with time. Laura from WI.
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and good luck to you, your family and your SR!!
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Comment by wendi9 on September 3, 2011 at 7:11pm
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Judy, that is amazing. We did get the form letter today with a short note from Josh and the address and info on him. He is in ship12, div.354. It was a treat.
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Judy, that is great. I will make sure that we all do that. I guess photos are ok to send in the letter?
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Comment by Diana (Proud Navy Mom) on September 5, 2011 at 12:23am
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wendi, my son left on 9-1 and I am still waiting for his box and form letter. You are so right about coming on here helping you cope! So good to be able to talk to others going through the same thing.
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Comment by Bandito's Mom on September 5, 2011 at 4:45pm
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Wendi, What PIR date did they give your son? Mine is going in tomorrow. I am guessing my SR's PIR will be a week later then yours (although with the Navy, who knows).
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I got a call this morning from my sweet son. He sounded so good. He was calling to get more info for his security clearance. I was able to tell him how much I love him. It was a wonderful surprise. When I saw the area code I knew it was him. I was just hoping it wasn't something bad. I couldn't answer it fast enough. Good day.
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Bandito's mom, His PIR in Oct. 21st.
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Wow, That is less then 8 weeks! Wonder if they got all the processing done in a hurry before the Labor Day holiday. We were thinking our SR's would be the first weekend in Nov, but now seems that there is a strong possibiity it could be in October. I hope so, October seems so much sooner. LOL
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