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   maryc

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   10/15/09

   Hi Candi. Say, have you heard from Hunter about rifle qualifications? I'm a nervous wreck. I haven't heard anything from Jeff and that has me worried. Thought I'd see if you got a letter and if so did Hunter mention Jeff and whether or not he knew if he passed (since they're rackmates). This waiting game is tough. I think I've sprouted a few more gray hairs this week. LOL
   Take care, maryc

   10/15/09

   Reply from Candi:

   Mary, I did get a letter, but Hunter didn't mention Jeff . I know they had 4 hours free time on Monday because of the holiday. Maybe it just takes an extra day for your mail to arrive.He talked very little about the qualifying. He passed but wasn't pleased with his scores. Something about bringing it up on the table two-whatever that means. I will be waiting to hear how Jeff did. Many prayers have been lifted for him here. Hang in there-I cried when I read Hunter's letter. The stress of waiting is overwhelming!

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   maryc

   107 Kudos

   10/06/09

   Hi Candi. Wow, I am so excited that our boys are rackmates. I'm sorry I didn't reply sooner. I just noticed your message tonight. I'm still not sure what Jeff had trouble with but maybe he will pick up some pointers from Hunter. Jeff has never shot a gun/rifle in his life before now. It's funny but I still haven't heard from anyone at PI about his transfer and his recruiter said he still hasn't heard anything yet but now with your confirmation, I know he's there. LOL He didn't sound too down in his letter yesterday and I hope I get another one tomorrow. Let me know if you hear any news. (I'm getting so excited. I can't wait to meet you)
   Take care, mary
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   10/07/09

   Reply from Candi:

   I am glad to hear from you. I had a returned post and hoped mine to you had gone through. I look forward to meeting you too. Time isn't as hard as it was the first 3 weeks. I think it's because I'm able to write now. Time still seems to be at a crawl though! I wrote and told Hunter we had met and to let Jeff know we were corresponding. I told him to make Jeff feel a part of the platoon. I have them in my prayers for the rifle qualification Friday. Did you read breadbakers (I think that's her name)post on our platoon site? It was moving! I hope you have a blessed evening. Candi

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   maryc

   107 Kudos

   10/03/09

   Hi Candi. You've got me so excited. I hope my son is Hunter's rackmate. Wouldn't that be something? Our last name is Chauvin. I have been desperate to get any information about my son. They say if a recruit is moved or held back for any reason the parent is supposed to get a call but we had not heard a thing. First we had a letter from Jeff that said he qualified on rife. Five days later we got a letter from him saying there was a mistake and he had been transferred to Kilo. I have been sick with worry. It's got to be hard going into a new platoon after 6 weeks after having bonded with so many guys in the former platoon. I hope if Jeff is Hunter's rackmate they become good friends in these last weeks of training and that the other guys will "accept" him. He really is a great kid (if I don't mind saying so myself :)) That's it for now. I think I will sleep a little better tonight.
   Let's keep in touch. Mary

   10/04/09

   Reply from Candi:

   Mary
   They ARE rackmates. That is the name Hunter wrote in the letter I got Sat. I went running to my husband telling him I thought they were. I am happy to know you consider Jeff a fine young man because you will understand that when I say Hunter is too. He said the two from Quebec Co. didn't qualify. I hope they notify you soon. I didn't want to mention that at the time. Hunter is experienced with shooting and that is a plus for Jeff. Maybe Hunter can help him. Hunter is also very positive about being a Marine and maybe that will boost Jeff's spirits. I feel God is in this situation. How else would we have "accidentally" met with there being sooo many reruits in this platoon! I will pray they form a frienship quickly!
   

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