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Writing our SR's

So my sons recuriter told me about an app to write my son with. This app I am able to write him a letter and attach pictures. They will send him the info I supply and along with my letter he gets a return stamped envelope where he can write back. There is a fee but it was very easy and quick which was worth it to me. I have done some cards but loved I had another way to send my love and support. If you want to check it out here is the link! Let me know if the link doesn't work I wasn't 100% sure if i did it correct.
Have you heard of the Sandboxx military app? https://lynm.app.link/sandboxx-invite-text

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Permalink Reply by Fonda on April 5, 2017 at 8:36pm
Thank ypu SailorMom,
I'm going to check it out now!
Permalink Reply by Jessy on April 5, 2017 at 8:57pm
I've never heard of this! Is this new? And does it actually work?!!
Permalink Reply by SailorMom on April 5, 2017 at 9:01pm
I had not either so I want to assume it's new but this is my first "military" experience. I sent my son a letter yesterday and it says it will be delivered in 2-3 days. I will see if he uses the the prepaid envelope to send me a letter back. My sons recuriter told me about it. She learned of it in a training. It looks like it was created my Veteran's.
Permalink Reply by SailorMom on April 5, 2017 at 9:03pm
Permalink Reply by Fonda on April 5, 2017 at 9:06pm
I just signed up. It's worth a try for me. Thanks for the info!
Permalink Reply by SailorMom on April 5, 2017 at 9:32pm
You're welcome.
Permalink Reply by SailorMom on April 5, 2017 at 9:34pm
I thought so too (pricey)but I just did my second letter showing my son what he dog did to my bathroom wall! She ate it!
Permalink Reply by Jessy on April 5, 2017 at 10:06pm
I signed up and sent my husband a letter! Like Theresa said, it's a but pricey but it's so convenient! Now he won't miss his baby's milestones since I can just send him a picture, thank you!!
Permalink Reply by SailorMom on April 6, 2017 at 12:56pm
Congrats Jessy! Yes I have been sending pictures of my sons dog and the damage they have done. I know he will think it's funny his mastiff ate my wall. I have sent two letters now and working on the third. He will get tired of me in no time!
Permalink Reply by Karen on April 6, 2017 at 10:05am

Thank you for this information.  My son leaves for BC May 8th.

Permalink Reply by SailorMom on April 6, 2017 at 12:54pm
Good luck Karen. It's a process and journey. Glad we have each other to give info and support to. I don't know what I would do without these sites to give us info.
Permalink Reply by Karen on April 6, 2017 at 4:12pm

I agree SailorMom ~ so happy to be able to log in and get so much information/understanding.

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