Mama
08-24-06, 12:59 AM
As a mom I understand that you poolees are getting motivated, learning and preparing for your training to become a Marine as well as life on your own. That's commendable. But, your parents still worry over you no matter what. We raised you for 17-18 years, protected, nurtured, sheltered and love you...so ... here's a few tips to keep your parents from completely losing their sanity while you are in Recruit Training earning the title of US Marine.
1- Leave a couple of notes behind..not in plain sight, but somewhere you know your mom and/or dad will find them. Not too mushy, but reassure them that this is really what you want in life and that you will still love them when you get out of Boot Camp, as well as how much you want them to be there for graduation.
2- Be sure and write (yes, I know you will be incredibly busy) but even if it's just a paragraph it means worlds to parents just to see your handwriting and know that you're apparently in one piece if you can hold a pen and write.
3- Don't tell 'em about every scrape bump and bruise, mom's especially tend to panic and are quickly convinced you're going to die of gangreene. Yes, we do have vivid imaginations LOL
I may add more later as I pour through my memory to remember all the things Kaydra did before she left and even while there to help me not to worry...but for now that's it...
I hope this helps :yes:
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1- Leave a couple of notes behind..not in plain sight, but somewhere you know your mom and/or dad will find them. Not too mushy, but reassure them that this is really what you want in life and that you will still love them when you get out of Boot Camp, as well as how much you want them to be there for graduation.
2- Be sure and write (yes, I know you will be incredibly busy) but even if it's just a paragraph it means worlds to parents just to see your handwriting and know that you're apparently in one piece if you can hold a pen and write.
3- Don't tell 'em about every scrape bump and bruise, mom's especially tend to panic and are quickly convinced you're going to die of gangreene. Yes, we do have vivid imaginations LOL
I may add more later as I pour through my memory to remember all the things Kaydra did before she left and even while there to help me not to worry...but for now that's it...
I hope this helps :yes:
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