Getting letters ready

Comment by Debbie in MD on June 27, 2011 at 8:50am

I had everyone I knew write to our son while he was in boot camp.  I kept a sheet of labels in my purse and any time I saw somebody I knew, I gave them a label and asked them to write a note of encouragement to him.  Some days he got over 10 letters, some from folks he didn't know, but, he said it really helped.  I wrote to him every day that he was away.  Some days it was just goofy stuff, some days sports scores, etc.  Most days I started in the morning and just added thoughts as they came to me.   One day I wrote a letter from the cats!   A whole page of "meow, meow",  "purr", etc.  He joked about the stupid stuff I wrote, but, when he graduated, he still had every one.  Good luck and good luck to your son.

Comment by Momof3kidz(IT) on June 27, 2011 at 6:08pm

I have been writing letters too, even though I don't have the address yet.  I have printed the NBA draft picks, Soccer scores and I'm waiting for the CWS scores.  Thanks for the ideas about the labels.  Great idea!  It helps a lot to know others are going through what I am.  Day 5 almost done. 

Comment by DianamaofasailorX2&Ship2Div904 on June 28, 2011 at 5:25pm

Momor three Call his recruiter I got My Kids today after calling him.

This is My second on e to be In BC I don't recommend Any one to send cards only white letter Envelopes and White papered Letter.

Comment by NakitaFamily ship-10 div 263 on June 28, 2011 at 5:30pm

if you dont mind me asking why no cards? This is our first one to go into the service so I am very new at this

Comment by Momof3kidz(IT) on June 28, 2011 at 6:14pm

I'd like to know why no card too.  I went an bought several yesterday.

 

Comment by Debbie in MD on June 28, 2011 at 6:20pm

My son was in boot camp and people said to not send colored envelopes. My son's RDC didn't care. Some RDCs seem to make the recruits do push ups for things that stand out.

Comment by NakitaFamily ship-10 div 263 on June 28, 2011 at 7:13pm

I have cards but made sure they had plain white or off white envelopes

Comment by DianamaofasailorX2&Ship2Div904 on June 29, 2011 at 3:24am

Well All Rdc are different But if they do care Your son will have to do lots Push up and Pt.

Comment by DianamaofasailorX2&Ship2Div904 on June 29, 2011 at 3:26am

That's why the recommend white envelopes white paper. Trust me if his RDC cares You will get a letter from him in time telling you how the PT went. We where far warned . By recruiter what not to send.

Comment by NakitaFamily ship-10 div 263 on June 29, 2011 at 10:51am

see my Son is almost 21 and was living in a diffrent state when he signed up so we got no information about what to do and not to do so we are winging it.

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