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Writing Party
My son left for boot camp July 1, I had some of his friends over at the house the other night and made dinner for them, they all wrote letters to him. It was good to have them around made me realize how much his friends care and at the same time, it will be a big surprise when he gets the letters.
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Comment by taylorsmom on July 13, 2013 at 12:02pm
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He will truley enjoy those letters! Did the same for my son with no outside contact they can get very lonely even though they are extremely busy and around someone at all times, i would keep a notepad out on the counter and when myself or my husband had something to say to him we would write it when we filled 2 or 3 pages we would send it sometimes 2 or 3 a week he said made him feel real good when they called his mname for mail.
KEEP WRITING.......
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Comment by lemonelephant on July 13, 2013 at 12:49pm
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That is a great idea. He will enjoy those letters.
You should be getting the form letter soon if you haven't already. In the meantime join the group, DEP-Leavin for bootcamp in July, to connect with others with loved ones who left the same day and may have PIR together. If you know his division number and/or PIR date, then join either PIR 08/23/2013 TG 41 - 11 Divisions (311-320 and 941) or PIR 08/30/2013 TG 42 - 11 Divisions (321-330and 942), whichever is appropriate, to connect with others with loved ones training with your SR.
You may want to join, or at least check out, Boot Camp Moms (and loved ones), PIR Reference Information, and New Members Stop Here. There will be a lot of great information and support for you in those groups. Be sure to check out the Pages (found under the pictures of the Members) and Discussions within the groups. Arrival and What Happens at the RTC within Boot Camp Moms (and loved ones) will let you know what is happening, but you will also want to check out the other Pages in all of the groups.
(Group names within this comment are clickable links. To join a group, click on the group name and after the group page opens, click on "+ Join..." in the upper right.)
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Comment by Hello2u on July 13, 2013 at 9:06pm
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thats a great idea 'writing party!" :)
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Comment by Stephanie74 on July 15, 2013 at 9:58pm
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what a great idea! I will have to have a writing party!
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