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Hi Moms,
I'm new to this website and am so glad to be here. My son got to Great Lakes last night and called me about 12:30 am. He sounded shell shocked. I am missing him so much, but I know he is in good hands. I look forward to participating here and getting to know some other moms who are in the same boat. I have a question. When can we send letters and is there an address to send letters to? Oh, this is going to be hard.
Daniela
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Permalink Reply by MotherOfThree on
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My son got there on May 15 as well. I am missing him pretty badly tonight... it is comforting to see another mom say there son is there too at the same time.
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Permalink Reply by JanieRN555(ship03/Div173) on
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Hang in there Mom, Yes it will be hard, but you will make it. The first week is the hardest. My son is in his 5th week PIR June 8th.
He said the first 40hours they did not sleep. Their first week they are in processing. Then they get assigned a Ship/Division.
As far as Mail goes. First you will get "The Box". Basically you get your sons clothes, etc. whatever he left with back, except your son. :( Very sad time. I cried when I got the Box.
Then about a week later, you will get a form letter with his address. Ship/Divison and address where to write to him. Heads up, Dont send Musical cards. One recruit in my sons division recieved one from his mother, and had to sing and dance to it in front of entire squad. :( Plain White envelopes, do not write cute sayings on the outside. You can send and it helps to send him funny photos of home. Their RDC looks at all mail/photos before your son get his mail.
Always remember when you talk to him, keep it happy, your son needs to hear encouraging and happy things, Its hard but dont cry, that will cause him to possibly get upset, and get yelled at for it.
Your son is strong, and be proud of him. He knew basic was going to be hard, and chose to do it anyway. That right there tells us how strong he is. And there is nothing more rewarding, or proud of that to know you are Serving your Country, and protecting us all.
He will be ok. Hang in there Mom, Hope this was helpful.
Janie
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Permalink Reply by Patrat-Ship04-Div223 on
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I am new to this website. My son left on Tuesday, for Great Lakes. I can't stop thinking about him. It's very hard not being able to communicate with him. I have looked at some of the videos of what bootcamp is like, and it makes me feel worse! I guess it's a Mom thing. All I know is that I can't wait to receive a letter and to see him in July!
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Permalink Reply by jennionthegulf on
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My son also left a couple of days ago! It is going to be hard contact his recruiter, he can give you the address. Also you will be receiving the box soon
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Permalink Reply by JessicaB-Sailor Mom on
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jennni....have you gotten an addy from the recruiter yet?
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Yes I did! Contact your recruiter, he should be able to get this info for you!
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I did contact the recruiter and he was no help ...I left three messages and no call backs
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Permalink Reply by Tracy on
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My son just got there tonight so I know how you feel. My sons recruiter said he would have my sons address for me 2 days after he leaves and we can start writing right away, so try your sons recruiter. Hope this helps you
Tracy
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Did you all receive the address letter in the first week from Great Lakes? My son started on 6/5
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I recieved the box in about 4 days then i recieved the form letter a few days after so yes it is about a week but i think it varies. you should contact his recruiter and he can give you the address so you can start writing
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I now have his address
SHIP DIV 236
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Darn that was hard those weeks waiting on that address now some of the pressure is off...I can communicate now!!! LOL
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