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Bootcamp starting August 18th
Anyone have a son/daughter flying out for bootcamp August 18th?
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Permalink Reply by Gabriel'smom on
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Has anyone received their SR box yet? I have been away from home just got back last night hoping I didn't miss the fed ex. Today has been hard. I have been cleaning all day just to keep my mind off. This is harder than I imagined. I miss hearing his voice and talking to him. I am trying to stay strong. For now I'll keep busy and start writing my letters for when I receive his formal letter.
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Permalink Reply by Betty on
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Yes, write... I have wrote my son a letter everyday since he left last Tuesday. I too have been going through all kinds of emotions, I have to keep his bedroom door shut or I start to tear up. Stay strong, we will get through this together. And, no box for me yet either...
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Got my son's box today!!!!!! Never thought it would mean so much. He arrived at boot camp August 18th.
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Permalink Reply by KevsMom on
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Congrats Betty!! My son left on the 19th and I am keeping fingers & toes crossed that we get something soon!!
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Permalink Reply by MA2009Mom on
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Just got my "Boy in a box"!!!! So excited it was a little stinky but it was a great smell!
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Permalink Reply by Farah on
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I was just going to reply to you and ask if you got your "boy in a box".....so happy for you!!!
You made me laugh about the smell....lol
Mine will definatley smell also....lol but like you said it will be a great smell.
How do I add you as a friend?
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I just got home and missed the fedex with my son's box:( I have to wait until after 6pm to pick up otherwise they will try to deliver again. The problem is that I work all day. Hoping to receive this evening
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Permalink Reply by lemonelephant on
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Gabriel'smom, if you don't get "the box" this evening, be sure to sign the note from FedEx or leave a signed and dated note for the FedEx driver to leave it tomorrow.
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