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Subject: I will be a Paris Island Mom 2 weeks from tomorrow Author: Evelyn J. Kern [ Next Thread | Previous Thread | Next Message | Previous Message ] Date Posted: 12:29:22 06/01/02 Sat Hello--I hope someone can answer a few questions for me please I thank you [ Next Thread | Previous Thread | Next Message | Previous Message ]

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[> Subject: Re: I will be a Paris Island Mom 2 weeks from tomorrow Author: Mary Ellen Hanna Pantazi [ Edit | View ] Date Posted: 12:05:55 07/28/02 Sun >Hello--I hope someone can answer a few questions for >me please > >I thank you [ Post a Reply to This Message ]

[> [> Subject: Re: I will be a Paris Island Mom 2 weeks from tomorrow Author: Lucas Maxwell [ Edit | View ] Date Posted: 04:32:57 12/20/02 Fri Why not send your son a USA FlikaFlag? It rolls up to fit in the pocket, http://www.teklabs.co.uk >>Hello--I hope someone can answer a few questions for >>me please >> >>I thank you [ Post a Reply to This Message ]

[> [> Subject: Re: I will be a Paris Island Mom 2 weeks from tomorrow Author: terri snyder [ Edit | View ] Date Posted: 17:08:52 01/27/03 Mon >>Hello--I hope someone can answer a few questions for >>me please >> >>I thank you I am a paris Island Mom, I have a daughter that has been there for 2 weeks. Just got first letter.... [ Post a Reply to This Message ]

[> [> Subject: Re: I will be a Paris Island Mom 2 weeks from tomorrow Author: Elaine [ Edit | View ] Date Posted: 21:21:04 12/30/03 Tue >>Hello--I hope someone can answer a few questions for >>me please >> >>I thank you [ Post a Reply to This Message ]

[> [> [> Subject: Re: I will be a Paris Island Mom 2 weeks from tomorrow Author: Marc [ Edit | View ] Date Posted: 20:28:01 01/10/04 Sat >>>Hello--I hope someone can answer a few questions for >>>me please >>> >>>I thank you [ Post a Reply to This Message ]

[> Subject: Re: I will be a Paris Island Mom 2 weeks from tomorrow Author: Angela Jakuboski [ Edit | View ] Date Posted: 06:46:48 09/29/02 Sun >Hello--I hope someone can answer a few questions for >me please > >I thank you Oct 14, 2002 is when my son Paul goes....ironic it is actuallyt 2 weeks from tomorrow. My husband wrotre this. any feedback here woul be appreciated.. [ Post a Reply to This Message ]

[> [> Subject: Re: I will be a Paris Island Mom 2 weeks from tomorrow Author: alice [ Edit | View ] Date Posted: 15:02:00 01/10/03 Fri >>My son left Nov.18th,2002 It was one of the hardest things I did watching him leave. Than the letters started and they made me ill. He was unhappy and thought he made a mistake. well now he is doing better can not beleive he is going to get thru this but knows he will. He said he is sorry for being a lazy kid and if he knew than what he knows now he would have appriciated things that he took for granted. This is hard but as you and your son we will all make it and the young men we get back will be better for it. [ Post a Reply to This Message ]

[> [> [> Subject: I'm not a mom I am a sister to one who left 2 weeks froom tomorro Author: Melissa [ Edit | View ] Date Posted: 05:23:59 03/30/03 Sun Hello my name is Melissa my brother left on march 10 to Paris Island I guess I have been taking it hard and me and him always got along good he said he wanted to take after my Uncle who was a sargent and recently retired but my Uncle moves to california and I don't want my brother to leave if there are any other siters out there with a brother gone a please write back thankx [ Post a Reply to This Message ]

[> [> Subject: Re: I will be a Paris Island Mom 2 weeks from tomorrow Author: Megan [ Edit | View ] Date Posted: 14:07:50 12/05/03 Fri >>Hello--I hope someone can answer a few questions for >>me please >> Hi My name is Megan. My brother leaves 12/8/03 for Paris island. Does anyone know where this place is.. I wanted to get my air tickect for his graduation and i need to know where the nearest airport is. Please email me. Thanks Megan [ Post a Reply to This Message ]

[> [> [> Subject: Re: I will be a Paris Island Mom 2 weeks from tomorrow Author: Mom [ Edit | View ] Date Posted: 06:37:16 12/11/03 Thu Hi Megan- My Son left the day after your brother. (12/9/2003). I know it is hard. Paris Island is in South Carolina. From what I understand the nearest airport is Charleston. Hope this is of help. YOu may email me personally if you would like. tmw1968@earthlink.net >>>Hello--I hope someone can answer a few questions for >>>me please >>> >Hi My name is Megan. My brother leaves 12/8/03 for >Paris island. Does anyone know where this place is.. >I wanted to get my air tickect for his graduation and >i need to know where the nearest airport is. Please >email me. Thanks > >Megan [ Post a Reply to This Message ]

[> [> [> [> Subject: Re: I will be a Paris Island Mom 2 weeks from tomorrow Author: John [ Edit | View ] Date Posted: 08:05:59 10/03/04 Sun Paris Island is in SOuth Carolina in the town of Buadford. It's located SE tip od South Carolina its a small town with a large marine preseance near by. Bascially Paris Island is tough as nails its no joke even for people who go physically fit. In my opinion MArine basic is the toughest of all branches [ Post a Reply to This Message ]

[> [> [> [> [> Subject: Re: I, TOO WILL BE A PARIS ISLAND MOM TOO SOON ENOUGH Author: GINIA [ Edit | View ] Date Posted: 11:51:02 11/15/04 Mon > MY DAUGHTER JUST SIGNED INTO THE MARINES. I THINK SHE MADE A MISTAKE AND THAT SHE WAS HIGH PRESSURED INTO IT. SHE IS SUPPOSED TO GO TO PARIS ISLAND IN AUGUST, AFTER SHE GRADUATES HIGH SCHOOL. I DO NOT THINK SHE WILL BE ABLE TO HANDLE IT; SHE HAS SEVERAL HEALTH PROBLEMS (INCLUDING A BAD KNEE, ASTHMA, AND KIDNEY PROBLEMS - I DO NOT EVEN KNOW HOW SHE PASSED THE PHYSICAL) SHE RECENTLY HAD A MISCARRIAGE AND IS NOT IN GOOD PHYSICAL SHAPE AT ALL. HER FIANCE AND I WERE BOTH VERY SURPRISED WHEN SHE MADE THE DECISION AND SIGNED ON ONE DAY AT SCHOOL WITH NO WARNING. IF ANYONE HAS ANY INFORMATION THEY CAN GIVE ME ABOUT PARIS ISLAND IT WOULD BE GREATLY APPRECIATED. [ Post a Reply to This Message ]

[> [> [> [> [> [> Subject: Re: I, TOO WILL BE A PARIS ISLAND MOM TOO SOON ENOUGH Author: GINIA [ Edit | View ] Date Posted: 11:52:06 11/15/04 Mon >> MY DAUGHTER JUST SIGNED INTO THE MARINES. I THINK >SHE MADE A MISTAKE AND THAT SHE WAS HIGH PRESSURED >INTO IT. SHE IS SUPPOSED TO GO TO PARIS ISLAND IN >AUGUST, AFTER SHE GRADUATES HIGH SCHOOL. I DO NOT >THINK SHE WILL BE ABLE TO HANDLE IT; SHE HAS SEVERAL >HEALTH PROBLEMS (INCLUDING A BAD KNEE, ASTHMA, AND >KIDNEY PROBLEMS - I DO NOT EVEN KNOW HOW SHE PASSED >THE PHYSICAL) SHE RECENTLY HAD A MISCARRIAGE AND IS >NOT IN GOOD PHYSICAL SHAPE AT ALL. HER FIANCE AND I >WERE BOTH VERY SURPRISED WHEN SHE MADE THE DECISION >AND SIGNED ON ONE DAY AT SCHOOL WITH NO WARNING. IF >ANYONE HAS ANY INFORMATION THEY CAN GIVE ME ABOUT >PARIS ISLAND IT WOULD BE GREATLY APPRECIATED. [ Post a Reply to This Message ]

[> [> [> Subject: Re: My cousin is at Paris Island Author: Tonya [ Edit | View ] Date Posted: 12:02:53 02/28/06 Tue I would like him to Know that I pray for him every day,and I love him very much. How do I let him know I haven't forgotten about him? [ Post a Reply to This Message ]

[> [> Subject: brother Author: rebecca [ Edit | View ] Date Posted: 14:48:31 12/12/03 Fri my brother leaves for the marnies on sunday december the 14 i want to know how you brothers are doing [ Post a Reply to This Message ]

[> [> Subject: Re: I will be a Paris Island Mom 2 weeks from tomorrow Author: gina [ Edit | View ] Date Posted: 05:02:51 09/26/04 Sun >>Hello--I hope someone can answer a few questions for >>me please >> >>I thank you >My fiance left for paris island on September 19th and i haven't heard from him yet. Im worried about him. When do they get to first write? [ Post a Reply to This Message ]

[> [> [> Subject: Re: I will be a Paris Island Mom 2 weeks from tomorrow Author: John [ Edit | View ] Date Posted: 08:10:11 10/03/04 Sun Bascially they get 1 phone call while there down there for a short 3 minutes I believe. I believe they can first start writting in the second or third week. [ Post a Reply to This Message ]

[> [> Subject: Re: I will be a Paris Island Mom 2 weeks from tomorrow Author: Pamela [ Edit | View ] Date Posted: 18:20:37 09/08/05 Thu Hi my boyfriend is fixing to graduate from basic training and it has been the hardest thing i have ever done in my whole life is to let go of the one man that i truely love but as time goes on you learn that what they are doing is very important to them and it means alot to them when you stand behind them 100% they need you to tell them how proud you are and that you love them and what they do takes guts and pride. I am proud to say that my boyfriend comes home the 23 of august and he just found out about his home catching on fire and he has lost every thing he owns so keep in mind what they do not only makes them strong but makes them take things like mike (my boyfriend) deal with bad situations better so be proud it is not a mistake it is a good thing we need some back bone in our nation pamela [ Post a Reply to This Message ]

[> Subject: Re: I will be a Paris Island Mom 2 weeks from tomorrow Author: dena wormald [ Edit | View ] Date Posted: 14:00:55 10/05/02 Sat >Hello--I hope someone can answer a few questions for >me please > >I thank you i will be a Paris Island mom in 2 weeks also when my oldest son leaves for the Marines. (Oct. 14, 2002)-appreciate any emails from other moms [ Post a Reply to This Message ]

[> [> Subject: Re: I will be a Paris Island Mom 2 weeks from tomorrow Author: Roxanne Hammett [ Edit | View ] Date Posted: 14:13:43 03/30/03 Sun My son graduates from Paris Island April 11. I just received my first phone call from him today. He says he's doing great and doesn't regret his decision. We need to pray for all our young men. God bless America! [ Post a Reply to This Message ]

[> [> Subject: Re: I will be a Paris Island Mom 2 weeks from tomorrow Author: My boyfriend of 3 years left to go to Paris Island 1/11/04 [ Edit | View ] Date Posted: 18:01:57 01/14/04 Wed >>Hello--I hope someone can answer a few questions for >>me please >> >>I thank you >i will be a Paris Island mom in 2 weeks also when my >oldest son leaves for the Marines. (Oct. 14, >2002)-appreciate any emails from other moms [ Post a Reply to This Message ]

[> [> Subject: Information Author: Art Murtha (Frustrated) [ Edit | View ] Date Posted: 16:49:26 08/18/06 Fri >>Hello, I was told there was a Web Site that I could get information about my son whose is presently in Boot Camp [ Post a Reply to This Message ]

[> Subject: Re: I will be a Paris Island Mom 2 weeks from tomorrow Author: Jannell [ Edit | View ] Date Posted: 18:58:22 06/16/03 Mon I understand how you felt. My son left today and I feel like I am falling apart. Be is one of my best friends. I miss him so much. only 13 weeks to go [ Post a Reply to This Message ]

[> Subject: Re: I will be a Paris Island Mom 2 weeks from tomorrow Author: TENA DAVIS [ Edit | View ] Date Posted: 07:05:48 09/08/03 Mon >Hello--I hope someone can answer a few questions for >me please >my son just left yesterday for the island. how long before you hear from them and do they tell you how bad it is or are they istructed to lie about what a wonderful place it is. are they really physically abusive to these young men and women? worried sick. >I thank you [ Post a Reply to This Message ]

[> [> Subject: Re: I will be a Paris Island Mom 2 weeks from tomorrow Author: Don Smith [ Edit | View ] Date Posted: 15:08:39 09/12/03 Fri >> My daughter has been in for three weeks and she loves it she tell me the di are not that bad she has been maid squad leader and she has sent me four letters send lots of letters of support he will be fine she tells me the food is good hang in there i know how you feel it hard to walk in to her room [ Post a Reply to This Message ]

[> [> Subject: Re: I will be a Paris Island Mom 2 weeks from tomorrow Author: Ron Young [ Edit | View ] Date Posted: 17:23:13 09/20/03 Sat >>Hello--I hope someone can answer a few questions for >>me please >>my son just left yesterday for the island. how long >before you hear from them and do they tell you how bad >it is or are they istructed to lie about what a >wonderful place it is. are they really physically >abusive to these young men and women? worried sick. >>I thank you He's in good hands I assure you, he will be asked to do nothing that they have not done or thousands of Marines have done. The Drill instructors are under a lot of watch full eyes and are held to a very high standard. Your son will have his own free time to write to you and they seal the letters prior to sending them. the instructors have no idea what they are writing. The Drill instructors will only tell them to be positive in the writing to ease the minds of their family. Don't get me wrong, the first few weeks are the toughest and the most demanding. As time goes on he will understand what is goping on and he will adjust. The time away is the most demanding, be positive for him when you write. He will be a changed person once you see him again, beleived me, I was, am. [ Post a Reply to This Message ]

[> [> Subject: Re: I will be a Paris Island Mom 2 weeks from tomorrow Author: Ashley [ Edit | View ] Date Posted: 17:36:51 02/13/04 Fri Hello Miss, I understand your feelings. My mother felt the same way. My sister is coming home from boot camp today, and I cant wait to see her. She has written us many letters because their writing privileges are UN limited. The DI's do not ask the recruits to “lie” of any kind when either writing or speaking to their family and friends, about the things they go through there. My sister was VERY honest. Now, some can’t handle boot camp for reasons, and drop out. Those who are strong make it to the graduation. My sister graduated today and all throughout her training experience in Paris Island, she has enjoyed every minute of it! She hardly complained at all. Now, I know you may have a son going through the same things, except different because he’s a man. (Or soon will be) But, they are treated (man and woman) equally when it comes to training, and my sister says it’s not all that bad. Yes, she did get a chance to call home. But that’s because their platoon won a championship tournament and were given a 10 min calling card. So you just might hear from him! And for your worries, give them to God…. because He controls everything. He is looking out for your son, ma’am! You will see your son again soon! And I promise you he will be a different boy from when you sent him out. He will be a man! God Bless America! God Bless you. I will pray for you. ~Ashley~ 17 yrs. [ Post a Reply to This Message ]

[> Subject: Re: I will be a Paris Island Mom 2 weeks from tomorrow Author: kevin [ Edit | View ] Date Posted: 14:13:19 09/26/03 Fri >Hello--I hope someone can answer a few questions for >me please >I leave for paris island in july and i was wondering what they dont tell us in the training video's...i was told tat if they showed everything that it would scare us away im a little nervous at this but im still confident that i'll make it. >I thank you [ Post a Reply to This Message ]

[> Subject: Re: I will be a Paris Island Mom 2 weeks from tomorrow Author: Cathy [ Edit | View ] Date Posted: 22:23:52 11/02/03 Sun >Hello--I hope someone can answer a few questions for >me please > >I thank you My son left today November 2 2003. I have so many mixed feeling and I am not sure whatthey are. If you know of any family support groups or chat rooms please let me know. [ Post a Reply to This Message ]

[> [> Subject: Re: I will be a Paris Island Mom 2 weeks from tomorrow Author: paul [ Edit | View ] Date Posted: 12:31:53 11/05/03 Wed >>Hello--I hope someone can answer a few questions for >>me please >> >>I thank you >My son left today November 2 2003. I have so many >mixed feeling and I am not sure whatthey are. If you >know of any family support groups or chat rooms >please let me know. Hi there, my daughter left today November 2 2003. I would also like to know about any family support groups thanks......... [ Post a Reply to This Message ]

[> Subject: Re: I will be a Paris Island Mom 2 weeks from tomorrow Author: marge [ Edit | View ] Date Posted: 14:45:42 05/25/04 Tue Hey my boyfriend left the 23rd (5-23-04) and i didnt realize i'd be this hard! but it is a relief that they get time to write letters and sometimes make phone calls! Yea support groups would be nice and any website to learn more! [ Post a Reply to This Message ]

[> [> Subject: Re: I will be a Paris Island Mom 2 weeks from tomorrow Author: rachel [ Edit | View ] Date Posted: 08:37:47 06/01/04 Tue >Hey my boyfriend left the 23rd (5-23-04) and i didnt >realize i'd be this hard! but it is a relief that they >get time to write letters and sometimes make phone >calls! Yea support groups would be nice and any >website to learn more! MY BOYFRIEND LEFT TODAY AND IT IS THE HARDEST THING I HAVE EVER GONE THROUGH. I AM MORE THAN WILLING TO CHAT IF YOU EVER NEED TO. [ Post a Reply to This Message ]

[> [> [> Subject: Re: I will be a Paris Island Mom 2 weeks from tomorrow Author: nikki [ Edit | View ] Date Posted: 14:38:52 07/12/04 Mon >>Hey my boyfriend left the 23rd (5-23-04) and i didnt >>realize i'd be this hard! but it is a relief that they >>get time to write letters and sometimes make phone >>calls! Yea support groups would be nice and any >>website to learn more! > > >MY BOYFRIEND LEFT TODAY AND IT IS THE HARDEST THING I >HAVE EVER GONE THROUGH. I AM MORE THAN WILLING TO CHAT >IF YOU EVER NEED TO. if u could please email me at lily0ungjawn@aol.com i would greatly appriciate any advice from you [ Post a Reply to This Message ]

[> [> Subject: Re: I will be a Paris Island Mom 2 weeks from tomorrow Author: Shay [ Edit | View ] Date Posted: 20:59:41 01/29/06 Sun I totally understand how it feels. :( My boyfriend left for paris island about 3 weeks ago. And it just so hard. I miss him so much. And the bad thing is, he only got to send out one post card with his address on it, and i cant get in touch with his parents to get the address to write him :( Do you happen to have it? I was looking online but i cant find anything. I know he's wondering why I havent written him. I dont want him to think I have abandoned or forgot about him. Please write me back at ca210@charter.net. I would greatly appriciate it. Thanks, Shay [ Post a Reply to This Message ]

[> Subject: Re: I will be a Paris Island Mom 2 weeks from tomorrow Author: nikki [ Edit | View ] Date Posted: 10:18:54 07/11/04 Sun >Hello--I hope someone can answer a few questions for >me please > >I thank you my boyfriend of three years and now fiance just left for paris island 5days ago july 6 2004, and i am sooo sick and going crazy if there is anyone out there to talk to or that could offer me any advice please email me lily0ungjawn@aol.com i would greatly appriciate it thank you all [ Post a Reply to This Message ]

[> Subject: Re: I will be a Paris Island Mom 2 weeks from tomorrow Author: heather [ Edit | View ] Date Posted: 20:23:39 10/10/04 Sun >Hello--I hope someone can answer a few questions for >me please > >I thank you Hello, I am 17 and thinking hard about going into the Marines. I had a recruiter call the other day and it was scary but it sounds like the right thing to do. Can anyone give me any advice on this? [ Post a Reply to This Message ]

[> Subject: Re: I will be a Paris Island Mom 2 weeks from tomorrow Author: pfc daniels [ Edit | View ] Date Posted: 12:25:49 01/04/06 Wed >Hello--I hope someone can answer a few questions for >me please > >I thank you as a marine who has already passed through paris island some time ago, i think it would be wise for the parents not to put pressure on their kids by letting them know that you are worried. just encourage your son or daughter and let them know you support their decision. because the more the parents worry the more the recruit worries. recruits need to be more focosed on get the mission accomplished (graduating) wrather than wishing they could be home with mom and dad. [ Post a Reply to This Message ]