Some advice that was given to me from another Marine mom, when you write to your son, put a number on the backside of the envelope. Sometimes they get more than one letter at a time from you and the number let's them know which order to read your letters. I thought that was a great idea.
She also said she sent several self addressed stamped envelopes to him. One less step he has to do in the very little bits of personal time they have.
Hang in there. :)

Thanks for the response. I am looking for any help I can get at this point. I miss my son so much and am just hoping we make it to the graduation. It's a long way from our home to San Diego. I hope to find some people with Recruits in the same area as my son, maybe.

My son left Feb 6th for PI...I hope I get some positive letters from him...I didn't get his address yet but I bought alot of inspirational cards and have written two letters already. Can't wait to mail them. I will be mailing something out everyday. God Bless your soon to be Marine.

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