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Received Son's box today!!!
Well the door bell rang, thought it was a box from my parents for xmas but when I finally realized it wasn't and it was the box with my sons name written on it, I started to cry . I miss him so much.But what I am wondering about is there was no address in there were to send letters. Do you get that later? I called his recruiter and left a message. Just wondering what everyone else has experienced..
Thanks any information would help....
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Permalink Reply by mickey64 on
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Thanks so much I hate not being able to talk to him, But this helps thanks again
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You are so right about this site, I am so glad that I joined. It has made me feel better and given me so much information.
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Permalink Reply by isupporttwins on
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I rec'd my son's box today. No note, no address. Just his clothes & cell phone. Hope the letter comes soon.. I did feel strong. NO tears..
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Permalink Reply by Gaile on
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Hi Mickey64
The letter comes a day or two later in the regular mail. Hope you get it tomorrow:)
Gaile
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Thanks I will be waiting for it anxiously... Cant wait I have already started writing him. Is that weird???
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Permalink Reply by Rose (Ship 09 Div 074) on
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I just go the box. Reading this post has helped alot... comfort, knowing I'm not alone.
His T shirt and underware were missing. Also, his socks didn't match. I am so worried he got abused for that and I am wondering where his underware and tshirt are. Jeez, I hope he didn't forget to pack them and got a beating for it. Oh My!!!! I am just thinking of all the stray underware and socks, I have found on the way to the laundry room and remembering how annoied I would get with him. I guess, I should say a prayer for him and his group. :-) I wonder if they could really teach that sort of thing. I hope he makes it thru boot camp.
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Permalink Reply by myboysmom(Ship09/Div078) on
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My sons socks matched but they were stuffed into his pants pockets. His T-shirt came home but the polo he was wearing, his underwear and his backpack didn't. I cried a little and had to smell his clothes. He put his brother's name on the outside of the box. Knowing him he did it b/c he knows his brother was ready to wear his new tennis shoes....LOL
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That is called "Kid in a Box" LOL Yea, I cried too. I still have the box and my son graduated 12/3. Like you I was wondering if I was supposed to write to him there. In another week or so you will get a form letter from him with his mailing address and graduatio (PIR) information along with a short note from him. But, his recruiter may be able to tell you his address now.
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Permalink Reply by Sherri(Ship09 div078) on
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I feel better now about smelling his clothes! Glad I'm not the only one although it did feel a bit weird. My son left on Tuesday, so I was surprised to get the box this fast. Now all I need is an address so I can finally get these letters mailed. Thanks for making me feel a little better. My husband was excited to get the box, I just got teary.
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That's adorable! My 16 year old daughter walked in the den when I was looking through the box and said... Geez that smells like Erik's room! Go figure. lol!
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Permalink Reply by VANavyMom on
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I too received my son's box today! Really surprised since he shipped out on Tuesday, 12/14. I thought it would be next week. Maybe that means the letter will be here early too! Anyone else have a recruit ship on 12/14 from NC?
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Permalink Reply by cherrystreet (ship03div080) on
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I got my box today and LOVED it. It was just like my son...nothing but a bunch of dirty clothes to launder! Plus, I felt so happy to know that he is safe and in GREAT hands.
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