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Permalink Reply by kim on
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Our son's name is Brendan. I can't wait for a phone call or a letter. Now he was never good about writing when he was little at summer camp ..... but I can always hope! :)
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Permalink Reply by gsskygirl(SECF) on
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My son didn't write before either and has not written yet either. I was thinking th other day I should type out a letter leave blanks for him to fill in and a self addressed, stamped envelope! Maybe... just maybe then!! :-)
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Permalink Reply by kathyann on
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Here is one I just sent:
Here is a “fill in the blank” letter to make it a bit more encouraging for you to write home. I have also enclosed a self addressed stamped envelope J
Date: ____________________
Dear Mom, Ted, Delaney, Tank, Grumpy, Buster, Other:
Circle one or more
How are you? I hope you are doing well, okay, nothing illegal.
Circle one
I am fine, been sick, having fun, working hard, hardly working, homesick, hanging in there. Circle one
Regarding my physical training, I am: making progress, passing, sore, suffering shin splints, developing rock hard abs, building muscle, not drowning. Circle one or more
Regarding food: I am learning to eat new foods; I am so hungry that I would eat this paper; I eat what they have, but am looking forward to leave for a chunk of cheese and some Mountain Dew. Circle one or more
Regarding my PIR (graduation date): I should be on track for August 19th, I may be delayed, I am working so hard they may graduate me early, it is status quo for now.
Circle one
Regarding shipmates: I am meeting interesting people, I am alone on the ship, I know some of the other SR’s, other. Circle one
Regarding when I will write: next time you send me one of these stupid letters; when I have time; right now; never…I will send smoke signals. Circle one
I have to go for now. I love you, I miss you, I hope you are all doing good. Write me soon; send pictures; tell Grandma hello; ALL OF THE ABOVE. Circle one or more
I love you,
Your son ____________________________
Insert your name here
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Permalink Reply by davesmom on
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We are flying from Houston and staying at the Ramada Inn. We plan to attend the meet and greet!
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Permalink Reply by Momof3kidz(IT) on
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Looks like a lot of us will be staying at the Ramada. Looking forward to meeting other Mom's that have walked the same walk as me. I'm anxiously waiting for my first real letter. My house is quiet and I miss him so much. It's amazing how much 1 more kid adds to the family conversations. I think the counter said we have only 43 more days... and counting!
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Our SR is our only child, and it's been CRAZY QUIET!! I sure miss hearing his voice...it would be like Christmas to get a call now. Maybe there will be a letter this week.
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I can't imagine what it's like to only have one child. I thought mine, being the baby, was a tough thing. You certainly have to hang in there! (Put my arm around ya and pat your back) It's going to be alright!!
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Thanks, gsskygirl, we're ALL gonna be okay :) Good to be on this site w/others who know what we're going through!
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MeetNGreet will be the Thurs night before PIR:
PIR 8/19//11 MeetNGreet
Thurs, 8/18
6-8 pm
Ramada Inn Waukegan
200 N. Green Bay Rd -
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I'll be there!
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