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Phone Calls
Did anyone from this group receive phone calls from their SR other than the "I'm here" scripted call?
I am so anxious as I am sure we all are...
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Permalink Reply by CryptoDad on
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The upside is that after 3 weeks you haven't gotten a call saying that he's coming home. Although he is crying to you that he wants to come home, he's not crying to the people that could actually put him on a bus. Any Recruit who seriously wants to separate can find a way to be sent to Ship 5.
Its time to flood him with encouraging letters and cards.
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Permalink Reply by JackieT on
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Thank you. I suppose I would have heard something by now since he was so intent on leaving.
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Permalink Reply by jennifer12470 on
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Jackie T When is he set to graduate? Did your son play sports? I sent pics of my son playing sports especially championship games for motivation-I was able to print copies not originals-anything that reminded him that he has been successful and will continue to be. Then lots of articles that I printed off the internet about his favorite teams. Just anything to make him feel special and "normal"-pieces of home. Also sent copies of quotes from his favorite comedy movie. I am sure it is just a shock and it will calm down for him. Sending hugs and well wishes to you.
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He played T-ball and little league when he was younger and is not a sports nut. He's been kind of a loaner type guy so I know this is all quite overwhelming. I have been sending encouraging letters and one a bit more stern and reminding him why he decided to do this, he wanted an education and some stability. He has a step sister that is in the Navy and they have been closely discussing this for a while. I wrote him another letter last night and mailed a picture of a trip that I found of a trip we had taken when he was 5 or 6, I hope it cheers him up. I plan on getting him a couple of funny cards and sending them tomorrow. Maybe something with racing type cars, he loves cars. Thanks Jennifer, this has all been a crazy journey so far. He is due to graduate 7/10 Ship 13 Division 234. I told him in my letter we all have flights & hotels and just need a rental car and will be ready to get there to see him. Thank you for the hugs & well wishes, too.
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Wow! My son is Ship 13, too! But he is Div 245 and graduating 7/24. As everyone here has said "No News is Good News" since you haven't heard from him recently I am sure he is adjusting and feeling better...I just got off a website to send some funny jokes to him too. Humor is always a good cure too so funny cards I am sure will help :)
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I'm sure he appreciates all you do :) I know I have to find a few funny cards today to help him and help ease my mind a bit! I'm keeping fingers crossed and good thoughts for all of our young men & women who have chosen this path! Have a great day, gotta go to work.
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Permalink Reply by Kim on
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My son left for boot camp May 21. No calls others than the "I'm here" call. No letters either. He is ship 13, div 246. Is there anyone that has received a call from that division?
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My husband is also ship 13 div. 246. I haven't gotten any phone calls other then the "I'm here" phone call. No letters yet either.
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Permalink Reply by Holly on
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When do we get I'm here call? My son left for bc today and his plan should have landed at 6:00pm?
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Permalink Reply by Anti M on
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Probably the middle of the night, right after you dropped off after staying awake worrying.
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