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Got the first letter
I got the letter yesterday (form) with my son's information. Ship 09 Div 215 PIR 7/13/12. Made hotel reservations and have a letter to send. I wonder how long until we get a real letter with how he's doing.
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Permalink Reply by katysmom on
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So exciting!!! It seems to make it much easier when we have a date that we know we're going to see our child, that's for sure! My daughter is graduating on 7/13 too!! :)
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Permalink Reply by ReneeBC on
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NikiH,
It will probably be anywhere from 2 to 3 weeks before you get a letter from him. It feels like the longest wait, so lean on us here at N4M!
Writing every day is cathartic for you and it will feel like "Christmas" for him when his name is called for mail. It's a win-win!
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Permalink Reply by NikiH NUKE Mom (Ship 09 DIV 215) on
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can I send any "gifts" like pictures or crosswords?
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I'm sending pictures (4x6) out with the letters I'm sending...so I hope so :)
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Niki photos are fine. If you can scan them onto regular paper it would be better. Crosswords...not really they don't have the time for that and would rather read a letter from home or look at photos from home in their spare time
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I started a little game for him to play with his shipmates. I am finding funny pictures of signs, resturants, etc and sending them with "caption this" and putting my caption on the back. My thought was he could put his caption then pass it around the ship and everyone could have a good laugh. I used to send him funny things in email or text so this is a way to keep it going and maybe give all the kids a little giggle.
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here is the link to your PIR group http://www.navyformoms.com/group/pir07132012
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Permalink Reply by NancyS on
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Niki -- my SR is Ship 09 Div 215 too! Join us in the PIR 7/13/12 group!
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Permalink Reply by Lisaloo on
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I wasn't the only one walking on a cloud when I got the letter with the date yesterday!
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Did your child go in on the 16th. Wondering when I will get my letter.
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he went on May 15, got his box within a few days and the form letter on the 22nd. Still no real letter.
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NikiH,
It will probably be another week or two before you can expect a call or letter. Hang in there and keep writing. When I talked to my son last night he said, happily, that he would 'get my next letter tonight.' Those letters are so important! Stay as busy as humanly possible to help the go faster and stay connected to N4M for support!
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