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Ship 11 Div 234
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Permalink Reply by gypsy on
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Hi! well.. I kind of expected a letter today too..but maybe tomorrow...knowing where I live.. last week, some got letters on Fri..mine came on Monday, I live in a rural area, so it always takes longer, I live 1,200 miles away...so IF he wrote Sunday and mailed Monday..maybe tomorrow? I read where it could take 5-10 days! also assuming he found the time to write me, since he probably wrote the GF first!! /: Let me know if you get one tomorrow and I will do same. carol
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Permalink Reply by sooloud (Ship 11 Div 234) on
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Hello Ladies, I have sat on the sideline long enough. My neice is in Ship 11 Div 234. I have sent a letter everyday since we got the address. I too an eager for a letter, but the same here she will probably send one to her boyfriend first. I guess that is ok because i go down the list calling everyone to see if anyone gets a letter from her. I live in South Florida and I thought that may have something to do with getting the mail a little later, but I am noticing none with family in this Div have received a letter. I do have a confession. I got a quick call on Monday. She needed some information and she sounded so meek totally not the girl that left a few weeks ago. I was so nervous I was shaking holding the phone trying to get her the correct info. It was a collect call to my cell while I was at work and I cost $9.99 for 10 minutes. I tell you I would have paid a million even though she did not say much that was something. Wishing you all the best. Praying for everyone.
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Permalink Reply by Anjelina68 on
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My son is in Ship 11 Div 234 too! No letters, no calls. It's really frustrating. I am praying for this week. We will have to stick together and let eachother know when we here from them. Miss him soooo much. Your comment made me cry, but I have done a lot of that lately. I need to get a grip:)!! Hang in there, it is comforting to know other people are going through the same thing.
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No letter here either!! keep waiting...what else can we do? anyway, maybe later in the week...I know I've written 15 or more to him! hope they are not all in trouble??? I will let you know if and when we get one...carol
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Permalink Reply by Kathleen10 on
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We shall worry together, I am still waiting for my letter and I am only 3 hours away.
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Permalink Reply by nursememrie on
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Welcome, Kathleen! I am sure Carol and I are both relieved that someone in our boys' divisions who is so close hasn't gotten a letter, either. Hope we hear from them soon. I'm not *worried*, I just want *some* news, you know? Hopefully today is the day!
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hello! I don't know ..(who does) but from reading other blogs etc..I think we MIGHT get a letter later on this week! but..thats what I said last week..LOL! one blog from our same DIV said they just mailed out letters. so, maybe...My husband wonders if either their "ship" all got in trouble?? OR maybe their CO is tougher? or who knows?? anyway, lets keep each other posted on ANY news..I booked motel, and rental car..but holding off on airline tickets. We live near Tampa. Thanks and good luck! Carol
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Kathleen...I thought I would ask this question on our specific board, as it may apply only to our boys' group. I just heard from my 13 year old son at home that the mail came today with still no letter from my oldest. That said, I am nearly 900 miles away, as opposed to your 3 hrs. Can you fill in a little more about what/why the stress and depression? Are they struggling as a group with some tasks, or is it just the adjustment to being away from home and no contact?
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My mail hasn't come yet today but my mom (Taylors Gramma) got a letter today!!!!!!!!!!! I'll be stocking the mailman for the rest of the afternoon. Keep you posted!
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No letter, very let down. My parents live in Oregon and I live in Idaho so maybe Oregon is a little closer and it didn't take as long to get to them. But that means they were able to write so today or tomorrow I think us moms and loved ones will be getting letters! Trying to give up the red wine but got so pumped and then bummed I think I need a glass of Cabernet:). Those of you who get letters, ENJOY! Hope to get mine tomorrow. God Bless, Angie
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My mom sent me a copy of the letter in an e-mail! He seems to be doing well. She sent him some Q's to answer. He has made lots of friends and has been going to a church service. She asked him if they were mean to him and he said "O' boy, where do I begin. I have never heard so many F words in my life, ha ha ha. But it's okay, I don't let it get to me". I am so happy to hear he is doing well. That was the hardest part. Damn, I miss him. Tomorrow should be my letter day. Sorry to blab, just so excited!! Angie
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Oh ladies, my son was full of sadness and homesickness. He also said the group was having a hard time working as a team.
My husband, who is a Marine says this is normal. My son hadnt received any of my letters as of 12th of June, that was the last date. I do not think we are allowed to send care packages, does anyone know for sure? He didnt mention when he might be able to call but said that he wishes he could
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