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Comment by John Baldino Jr on June 26, 2010 at 11:26am

At this juncture no news is good news(your son is fine and holding his own I'm sure) My son is in his 12th year of service but I remember like it was yesterday dropping him off in Springfield Mass and I'll never forget the apprehension I felt in those following 6 weeks,I grew as a parent and a person in that time frame and the pride that accompanies your sons graduation from boot camp will replace all your fears. .God luck to you and your son,God bless America.

Comment by Staci (just way proud) on June 25, 2010 at 12:14pm

GREAT NEWS STEVE!!! That letter will get your through for at least a good week! Ohh, letters and cards good!! Cards with sound, not so much. Happy Friday!

Comment by NavyDads Admin (Paul) on June 25, 2010 at 11:05am

Faith....it's a powerful thing!

Comment by Steve Rambo on June 25, 2010 at 10:23am

Thanks Staci
We got a letter yesterday if was a big releif.

Comment by Staci (just way proud) on June 24, 2010 at 10:26pm

Steve, Yes. Yes...and Yes....Completely normal!!! Keep sending the letters and cards, I guarantee he appreciates them, and I bet he'll pass them around to the guys that aren't getting mail. Sad, but sometimes true. Just go with the no news is good news theme, as hard as that is. They are definitely busy, and at the time our sailor was in boot camp, let's just say he was iron and ironing board challenge...He spent the free time he had, mastering that task. Yes, they will be able to write letters...but very difficult with their time constraints....and if they get assigned a "job" even less free time. Hang in there.

Comment by NavyDads Admin (Paul) on June 24, 2010 at 11:42am

Keep the faith Steve! We've all been down this road and want to be kept informed about what is going on with our future sailors....the first half of bootcamp is gnerally aimed at breaking the dependence on home and thinking in terms of home and mom and dad talking care of everything. It is a tough journey for some and you'll discover at PIR that the Navy actually has figured out a system that does that and turns those kids into sailors!!! It's all worth it when you see your son or daughter march into the drill hall on base!!

Comment by Steve Rambo on June 24, 2010 at 11:27am

Thanks Paul that gives me a little relief.

Steve

Comment by NavyDads Admin (Paul) on June 24, 2010 at 11:24am

the first few days are processing days and they are very busy.....letter writing is generally confined to a very small block of time in Sundays only.....you should have a letter or call this week....

Comment by Steve Rambo on June 24, 2010 at 11:18am

Tuesday will be 4 weeks. Can they not write letters in the first 4 weeks?

Comment by NavyDads Admin (Paul) on June 24, 2010 at 11:10am

not unusual...usually you won't hear anything until end of second week-third week area.....you should be getting a call....early part of bootcamp- the old saying about no news being good news holds!!!