Oh Molly!!!! Honey, I feel your pain!! Before boot camp, my boyfriend & I were never apart for more than a few hours & when we were, we were constantly talking. He went on a 10 day Hunting trip in November & I cried everyday, but he still had his phone & I still got to talk to him! Boot camp is tough, I can guarantee that! But, youll start getting more letters soon! Their mail system is VERY disorganized! I numbered all of my letters & he said he got 123 and then 3 days later got 96 so its a mess. But, he will get your letters, he will get to read them & he gets time at night to write you back. Just, stay strong!!!I hated the disconnected feeling. I missed him so much & it was a challenge, but if its meant to be, youll make it!! Boot camp is a real test of a relationship & of the love you have for that Marine. If you go out for family day & graduation it is the most wonderful experience!! It made me so proud to see him in that uniform and know that he did it!! Those 13 weeks are tough on them too. They are out doing extensive physical training & all they have are each other. Atleast you have family & friends by your side!!! Just stay positive & motivated - Look forward to him coming home. If you ever need to talk, Im here! Ive been thru it, & its tough, but it is definitely worth it! My boyfriend left last Tuesday to go back to Camp Pendelton for 29 days of MCT & then he'll go straight to 29 palms for 6 weeks! Is your boyfriend active duty?

thank you for your story laura. my boyfriend left for boot camp in san diego on sept 7. it has only been tto weeks but it feels like so much longer. i am out of my skin with how anxious i am. i have never gone this long without talking to him and it scares me how disconnected i feel to him. i have only gotten a very small letter, on this Marine stationary. it was obvious he sent it before he recieved my letters. i am dying for a response. this is so hard. i feel like december third will never come.

Thank you Laura. My son left for Boot Aug 9. I am already out of my skin waiting for Nov. I was a Navy wife for 4 years, but as a Mom, it's different. I am so proud, but miss my son so much. I hold onto my faith and I know he will be okay. I usually just live one day at a time, but I have to admit, I can't wait til Nov. Congrats to you for being strong and hanging in there and congrats to your boyfriend. You are both in my prayers.