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 Posted: Wed Jul 11, 2007 3:45 pm
Hey everyone. My sister left for her basic training today and yeah, my family is all in tears. I spent alot of time with her these past 2 weeks, but I still wish I could have spent more time with her now... it's funny how you see things like this after it's too late to do anything about it... So to all of those who's family haven't left yet, spend as much time with them as you can and cherish it.
P.S: I know this is Married To the Army, but i was accepted even if my sister was the one leaving.
Discuss:
Have you been too late?
What can I do to help cope?
Time will fly by, right?
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Posted: Thu Jul 12, 2007 6:44 am
You're in your right to be here hun. wink In the rules it states that any one with a loved one in the military has the right to come here for support. Love doesn't just mean a spouse but family as well.
And I'm sorry that you feel you didn't get to spend enough time with her, but trust me I think she appricated every second of the time you did have. Basic is going to be hard mentally and physically and she'll probably be thinking of you guys to keep going strong.
But you don't have to loose contact. Still write her letters every chance that you get. I'm sure she'll love getting a chance to read them and to know that you guys are doing okay and support her. Many people joining the military's biggest fear is that their family and friends won't support them. So it means so much more when they are supportive.
Try writing her a letter once a week just to let her know how things are going and to let her know that you are standing beside her. And when she comes back spend as much time together as you can.
And just keep yourself busy while she's gone. Spend the rest of the summer going out and doing things with your friends. And then when school starts again in about a month, you'll have a lot to do to keep you busy.
Try picking up a hobby that you've always wanted to try. I know that I'm starting building models again. I use to love to do it but really didn't have the time anymore. Now with all this extra free time I'm going to be hanging out with the in laws and building models.
Keep yourself busy, and the time will pass. And know that we are all here to help you and lift your spirits when you need it!
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Posted: Fri Jul 13, 2007 5:59 pm
Thank you very mcuh. I'll try all of that. And I was planning on writing her letters as often as I can. Thank you.
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Posted: Fri Jul 13, 2007 6:29 pm
In the beginning of basic writing letters is the best thing you can do for your soldier. They are being put through a test of morale. They need to know that you are proud of them and stand behind they're decision.
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Posted: Sat Jul 14, 2007 7:25 pm
OK I'll try and do the best I can for her! whee whee whee whee whee
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Posted: Sun Jul 15, 2007 3:16 pm
Don't be alarmed if you don't hear from her for a couple of months. That's just part on getting acclimated to their new life. They won't be able to write to anyone or call for a little while.
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Posted: Tue Jul 24, 2007 8:05 pm
My family and I, we wrote letters to my brother every day, and sent packages every week. Even if they don't write back, you know they appreciate it. And put in little things, from home. I used to draw my brother pictures, with every letter I sent. Now, my drawing isn't very good, at all, and he had to throw them away because of lack of space, but he enjoyed knowing that I spent time thinking about him. Lol, my brother got more mail than anyone else that he knew.
Just let her know that she's always in your thoughts. It can be hard to cope, but spending it with friends and family always helps.
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Posted: Tue Aug 21, 2007 6:42 am
If she's lucky, she can eat candy sent to her in packages. If that's the case, send her some cookies or some reeses or something. She'll love you for it. Do beware though, I got in trouble becuase my friends liked ot decorate the letters too much and I was told I had to drop for 50. But looking back I'd say it was funny.
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