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Motivational Letters
I got a call from my recruit Saturday, and he told me about a guy in his division who is not receiving any mail and could really use the extra motivation. I am just in need of some advice and I have some questions! Should I specify that my recruit told me about him, or keep it anonymous? Also, what are some ideas of things I should say?! Would it be better to send the letter in the same envelope as my recruit's and have him give him the letter? I know these seem like silly questions but I don't want to put him or my recruit in any awkward situations. Any advice would be appreciated!
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Permalink Reply by Navy brat/mom on
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My suggestion, also coming from my hubby (former marine), would be to have your recruit give you this other recruit's name and send letters to him directly at the same address. Also, contact your church and see if your pastor, or others, would be willing to write him, not necessarily on a religious level, but objectively. It may be the one simple thing that makes the biggest difference in his life. Plus, you may end up with an adopted child. Also, feel free to pm me his info and I will write as well. My recruit doe not leave until Thursday, but I have no problem "adopting" one to help motivate him.
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Permalink Reply by TJ Proudnavymom on
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I'd be happy to write him as well if you want to PM the name/address to me.
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Permalink Reply by Mary Anne on
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Definately send him his own letter. Having that letter handed to you at mail call is huge! You can mention that your recruit gave you his information and you just wanted to send encouragement. If your family is going to PIR, let him know you'd like to meet and congratulate him. If he's not getting any mail, he might not have family there the day of PIR either.
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Permalink Reply by lionness21 on
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I've written to two SR's that do not receive mail. One was listed on this site. The other was a friend of my son's. My son said in his last phone call that his friend really appreciated the letters! I sent mine to him so he could hear his name at mail call. My husband wrote a letter as well and mailed it in my sons. I don't think at this point they care who it comes from so much or how they get it. I think if you write about his dedication and inspire him a little that's all that matters! Check out the tips on letter writing on this site. They have questions, jokes, puzzles, etc. that are nice ideas to send. :)
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Permalink Reply by DREW7062 on
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Awwww that's gotta be heartbreaking, I send cards and letters to my son everyday. I have many motivational cards and I'd be happy to send some to him as well.
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Hi that's gotta be heartbreaking I'd love to send the YOUNzg man some cards let me know thanks
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Permalink Reply by boomer on
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I would love to send him a letter. It's heartbreaking to imagine and I would love to send him words of encouragement.
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Permalink Reply by brittanyrmc on
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I will be receiving the address Thursday and will send it to those offering to write!
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Count me in! I would love to send a letter to this recruit. Message me, as well, with mailing info.
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Permalink Reply by lemonelephant on
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If you have the recruit's full name, you can send him his own letter. He will love getting mail at Mail Call. If you don't know his full name, then you will have to put the letter in with one for your recruit since mail sent to anyone in the military must be addressed to a particular service member. Just be upbeat. You can mention that your son mentioned that he is a shipmate and you wanted to thank him for serving and for his friendship to your son. Then you can go from there.
See the info in Letter Writing & Fun Stuff/Questionnaires to send to your Recruit.
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We too had a friend of our recruit that was not receiving mail. I remember him telling me on the phone that he felt so bad for him. So about 4 of us in the family starting sending him mail as well and he loved it! My son told me he would reread them over and over. One of the best things we did! We all created such a bond that we met up with his family for dinner after graduation and still keep in touch with him now. In one of my letters I included some funny translations for Texan talk. Really just anything that will put a smile on his face and distract him from the life of booth camp, if only for 10 minutes.
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Permalink Reply by 2Navyladies on
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No, this is a very great question! It would've been mines as well. You can count me in.. I will send him some encouraging letters and cards. I got extra because unfortunately this happens more than it should.
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