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Finally got the form letter
After waiting almost 2 weeks I received her form letter today. I am a little bummed she will be graduation a week later than I had expected but that is OK. I now know what ship she is on and I can write to her. Is any one else is ship 02 div 913? I really hope to hear from her on Christmas day. I miss her so much....
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Permalink Reply by Madison'sMom on
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Yes .... My daughter is in the same division... .... I got a call from her today and don't know what to think.. she seemed really homesick....
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Permalink Reply by lemonelephant on
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Check your My Page.
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Permalink Reply by Chatelain on
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My son is also ship 02 Div 913. I did get a call yesterday - I feel much better. The house sure is quiet without him.
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Permalink Reply by Ryan's Mom - Vicky on
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Hang in there - I am in week three and I got a phone call a week ago and now I understand why they make them wait until they are adjusted. I had no doubt that they would not let them call on Christmas - too hard for them. Keep in mind that this was her dream and she is amazing for doing it - that is what gets me through the day - I miss my son so much but I am so proud of him and his courage and commitment. Hugs to you for raising that incredible woman! Hugs to all of you for raising incredible sons and daughters!
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My fiancee is in division 085 and I got a call the 21st - still no form letter though - anyone else got someone in Division 085 who might have received the letter? Thanks!
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Check the discussion for that division in your PIR group.
Most have received the form letter. Is it possible that he sent it to his parents? There is info in Letter Writing & Fun Stuff/Questionnaires to send to your Recruit on what to do if you get a real letter without receiving the form letter.
Also, check your My Page.
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My son is ship 02 div 913. Have received form letter and phone call on Christmas Day, which was hard as he sounded so homesick, which is so not like him. Still waiting on a letter from him, even though we write every day and encourage him. His PIR is 2/7/14. Still trying to figure this all out.
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I have been reading a lot of good info on this. DO your research as I have read that on graduation day you should leave your hotel at about 5:45 and get there early for good seats. I know this may cause a wait, but having a good seat is important and I just checked today and plane tickets went up from yesterday to Chicago. At least from where I am. My daughter is in the same division as your son and I wish you the best!
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Permalink Reply by Anti M on
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If you are using the same computer to look at tickets, be sure to clear your browser history each time. The more you look, the search engine remembers, and the sites show you higher prices.
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Yes it quiet here too, I go through a range of emotions about her being gone. I am so proud of her and this is what she wanted. I totally support her, but it is hard knowing she will never be here all the time again. THis is the beginning of her life. I read something on another post about not only is the Navy giving them tools to be adults and for their life, teaching them to be sailors, but the Navy is also teaching us how to be parents of a sailor. Teaching us that we can't have control of their lives anymore they are now in charge of their own.
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Check your My Page and make the changes and join the groups to connect with others with loved ones training with your SR.
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Permalink Reply by B'sNukeMoM⚓️MMN(Vet) on
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Hang in there!
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