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So Disappointed

I received the "kid in a box" and all I got was dirty clothes!  No note, no information, just sweaty socks, jeans and converse.  Should I not have received his PIR date and a note from him?

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Permalink Reply by Brent's_Mom on February 19, 2010 at 8:28pm
We received our son's box last week Friday and then received his "form letter" this past Tuesday (02/16). Found out his ship & division (Ship 03 / Div 143). We are have started looking at making plans - we are going to wait to buy tickets unit closer to the grad date - you never know what might happen between now that then. My husband is on Navy Dads - one of the fathers said to flight into MKE and then drive to Great Lakes (45 min). I found out that the plane fares are about $100.00 cheaper (brent's_mom)
Permalink Reply by JessicaB-Sailor Mom on February 19, 2010 at 9:52pm
Everyone who hasn't joined your PIR (graduation) group please do so....there you will connect with N4M's whose rcts are with yours.
Shef's MomPermalink Reply by Shef's Mom on February 20, 2010 at 11:20pm
I scared the FedEx delivery guy when he showed up with "the box" I wouldn't take it from him. I kept saying its "the box"....then I couldn't decide if I should wait for his dad and brother to come home but thought they wouldn't think it was a big deal and I couldn't wait so I opened it....like it was the most special gift....there he was - his smell.....I went through everything, every pocket and no note....I closed it up and when hubs got home he wanted to see it right away.

Then everything went into the wash.

Then it was a three day weekend.......and the mail came early on Tuesday and there was is handwriting......why does it take BC to get me to appreciate my son so much?
Permalink Reply by diannep on February 21, 2010 at 12:28am
Boot Camp is such a unique experience for us moms....our "babies" are taken away from us totally...and I think what is so hard and makes it so unique is the "little contact" with our children, and the NO CONTROL over what is happening to them. We have absolutely no input to their superiors....they are totally at the mercy of the powers that be there. HOWEVER, we know that they are "growing up" and becoming men/women...which will be evidenced at the PIR. Your feelings are what all of us have gone through...its different when they are finally in their school after boot camp and contact with parents is resumed. Boot camp is a very different time...but in a GOOD WAY! Glad you got the box behind you...that is one of the most difficult parts...and hope that your FedEx guy isn't scared to deliver future boxes to your house! :-)
Permalink Reply by Tracy-[Corpsman_mom] on May 24, 2010 at 10:09pm
I got mine on Friday and was actually teased because there was a folded up piece of paper in the box that looked like a note and when I opened it with a held breath it was blank i just cried. Monday his formal letter came with a short blurb from him and of course I cried again, I swear they say the military is hard on the kids but I think it is the reverse, its hard on the moms..lol
Permalink Reply by Carol(ship12 Div.091) on March 31, 2011 at 10:44am
Don''t be disappointed, all we got was dirty jeans and a cell phone.  Inside the lid of the box was written, " I gave my new shoes to charity , love ya, gotta go." 
Permalink Reply by KellynKaty(corps-Mom) on March 31, 2011 at 2:33pm

Hi, I know how you feel. I just got my sons box. Nothig but dirty clothes. I sent him with a envelope with one peice of paper and it was stamped. I got that back. I was so depressed. I was hoping he could write in his spare time( if any)..

I was told we will get another letter  next week. That should have a note in it, Hopefully!

Just hang in there. Your in good company..

It's like Hurry up and wait..

Have a great day..

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