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I am not new to the Navy my Dad was in the Navy when I was born. I was so proud that my son decided to join and with out knowing it he signed the same day his grandfather did. His last year of school was hard knowing he was going to be out of touch for boot camp. He is now in his third week and we finally got our first letter. I lost 10 lbs waiting for it. I don't wait to worry him about what is going on here but what do I write him about. His brother is going through cancer treatment and will be in the hospital at graduation. He knew about the cancer he tried to be a donor but was not a match. Should I update him on his brother or just let him know that things are fine?  I dont want him to worry but if something happens don't want it to be a surprise either. This is his chance to be someone something that I could not give him. Could use the help of anyone out there. Thanks

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ChrisAmoPermalink Reply by ChrisAmo on July 28, 2010 at 2:46am
I wouldn't give him any bad news while he's in boot camp. He can't do anything about it anyway and it would only add to his stress. As to what to write about........my son really enjoyed reading about the everyday things we did, who we saw, who said hi, where we went out to eat, what movies or TV we saw, what the pets did....they're in such an unusual situation it's very comforting to know that everything back home is normal (even if it isn't).The most important thing is to write, often, every day if you can. Mail call is the highlight of their days.
babblemom71Permalink Reply by babblemom71 on July 28, 2010 at 8:47am
I agree with with ChrisAmo, my son will be graduating Aug 6th and I have wrote him EVERY DAY. Even though I wanted to update him on everything, I knew that I shouldn't because his focus needed to be on his training and if he received bad news, he could worry and fail. You can tell him all the depressing news after he graduates unless there is a death in the immediate family. Continue to read the posts here and if you haven't already done so, find your sons division / PIR date group on here. These ladies are very knowledgeable and helped me overcome a lot of my fears, gave me so many ideas and pretty much carried me under their wings. I honestly don't know what I would have done without them. Good luck on this bootcamp journey, it gets better and better and before you know it graduation will be here. And yes, mail call is very important to them because it gives them comfort to have a little piece of home every day and your support will carry them a little farther. (Each letter I received from my son pretty much begged me not to stop writing) LOL Tell him how proud you are and if at times you cant think of anything to write a long letter about, I purchased about 10 (No sound) support / cheer cards to have around just for those days with notes inside them. I also went to a family gathering and had everyone sign a card and he loved it. I printed out the rules and regulations on the A school he will be attending as well, he said it was nice to get because he will have a heads up before hand and have a lot memorized. We are here if you need us and I am so sorry that his brother is having to go through cancer treatment, my prayers are with you and your family -

Lisa
Permalink Reply by JessicaB-Sailor Mom on July 28, 2010 at 8:48am
I agree with ChrisAmo...right now in boot camp he doesn't need to lose his focus.

When is his PIR date?? Join the PIR grop ASAP....it will be your lifeline for support and info Let me know his PIR date and I'll send you the link
Permalink Reply by JessicaB-Sailor Mom on July 28, 2010 at 8:49am
And I'm sorry that you've got the added stress of a sick son along with the stress of a boot camp son..you and your family will be in my prayers
Permalink Reply by imparis ship7 div 289 9/2 on July 28, 2010 at 3:37pm
Thanks will try to keep him basically informed on his brother most of the letter I send are about his cat. Not Sure about PIR so I might sound dumb on this but his graduation is Sept 2nd. If that helps is there a site with all the info on it on what everything means?
Permalink Reply by JessicaB-Sailor Mom on July 28, 2010 at 4:08pm
His PIR (Pass In Review=graduation) group is 9/2, here is the link. Just click on the link
http://www.navyformoms.com/group/ship4div291pir922010

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