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New 2 Group--My son arrived at boot camp 4/11
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Permalink Reply by JessicaB-Sailor Mom on
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Yes you will not hear from him till you get the form letter...it will only have a few lines from him. Then a few weeks later you'll start getting letters and the occasional call.
You should be able to get the addy from the recruiter
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hi Jessica, my son left for navy boot camp on apr 11..got that call on apr 12 saying he had arrived.
I am really worried about him since I got a call yesterday saying he is not doing well. what do we do in these situations.
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Permalink Reply by Fluffymom on
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I am so sorry your son isn't doing well - I pray that it isn't medical - only him having a hard time
I was told by another mom that it is good for them to call/write and vent to us - but they are really ok!!
My son left the same day - prayers for them all
Have you gotten his box of belongings yet? that was tough
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Permalink Reply by Pearl Harbor MA on
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Get used to not hearing from him. It's the hardest part! Truely though, in the Navy, no news IS good news! It will get better ...
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I received the box yesterday which surprised me since he only got there Tuesday night. Marie
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Either one of you want to form the 6/10 PIR group?
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I want to wait to get my letter with dates - then would be happy to form the PIR group
when did you get your letter?? how long did it take??
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Thank you--it is so hard not being able to speak with them-----we did receive a form letter and he is doing OK--he is supposed to graduate June 3-----I looked at airfares and they are soooooo expensive!!!!!
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My son is in Ship 04 DIV812?? anyone else??
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When did you get that information??? I am hoping for mine today!!!!! or really soon
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Permalink Reply by G'SMOM (SHIP 7 DIV 194) on
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hi my daughter also left on 4-12 she made that same quick call and havent got the letter yet with address. we did get her box on saturday. i know this is a good thing but i'm still heart sick for her. does anyone know if the are supplied with things like paper and stamps?
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Hi Gabby's mom - I sent stamps - but they are supplied with paper and envelopes - at least a few
I am going to send more with my first letter -but was also told that they can't receive care packages - so no goodies yet................
I got my son's box on thursday - it is still sitting in my room so I can look at his handwriting......
So glad I found the group that has the same ship out date as mine!!!
prayers for all of us and them
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