Boot Camp during Christmas

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Permalink Reply by Paige (Billy's Mom) on November 14, 2008 at 3:06pm

Hi Tori,
You posted your message two days ago - and no responses to it, yet! I think this site has gotten so busy that we're all having a hard time keeping up with it.

My son graduated bootcamp on Aug. 29th and is in Great Lakes attending A School. I wish I could tell you that you would be able to send goodies and gifts, but unfortunately, you can't. It will not be allowed and they would take those things away from your son if you did. The best thing to do is write to your son as often as you can expressing your love, support and encouragement to him. It's like Christmas to the recruits every time there is mail call. Sending cards is also nice, especially during the holidays. Also, you can send pictures to him of family and friends. I even heard of some moms sending clips from newspapers back home with articles that may be of interest to him. I would also recommend that you celebrate your holiday early before he leaves for BC. Try to make it one that you both will always remember and cherish.

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Permalink Reply by Tori on November 14, 2008 at 4:50pm

Thank you for your thoughts and wishes. We just returned from a nice Japanese lunch, and trying to get in a little extra time together. Tori

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Permalink Reply by Karla =) on October 30, 2009 at 9:32am

My daughter also leaves Dec 7th for BC. I am trying to plan an early Christmas Celebration for her, but I am really having a hard time with "gifts" for her. Whatever they are .. she will have to leave them to go to BC. I am toying with other ideas for a gift, like a quick weekend trip before she leaves or an adventure package (like skydiving, but it's going to be too cold for that) .. I can't afford too much. Any ideas??????

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Permalink Reply by Hoppi aka Angie on November 15, 2009 at 9:46am

Have a nice diner and just talk with her. You don't need to do anything fancy. She will remember the little things. She will be able to do the adventure things latter while she is in the USN, and it will be cheaper.

Get her a small cross or bible, she will be able to take those with her.

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Permalink Reply by ARPMom1 on November 14, 2009 at 10:18pm

Hi,
My son will also be in BC during the holidays. I asked if I could send him any thing and was given a resound NO. I can't get anything to him. I am planning on just writing and sending him letters from all of us which I hope he'll get around Christmas.

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Permalink Reply by Vickie on November 15, 2009 at 8:06am

Have Christmas BEFORE he leaves. Maybe combine Christmas and Thanksgiving?!?! Christmas does not have to be ON December 25th.

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Permalink Reply by Claire 16 hours ago

Hi Tori,
My son also leaves Dec.7 . I don't think there is anything we can send them, besides lots of letters, but I plan on bringing him a gift at graduation.

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Permalink Reply by Laura here for Ryan :) 13 hours ago

Hi all, my boyfriend leaves dec 2.. write lots of letters

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