Graduation Day

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Permalink Reply by Molly mom of 2 + 330,701 sailors on May 31, 2008 at 10:55am

OH Lynndear ......... I came in to look at what you had said :) Look around at the dates here We just got back and diane is leaving the next week :)
How cow this is a walk down memory lane.
Even if you didnt mean to do it.....Thanks this was so cute to read :)

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Permalink Reply by LynnDear on May 31, 2008 at 11:09am

When I answered it surprised me. We were just babies, I had only been on this site for a week and Wade and Colton had their PIR. I was just thinking about Steph's mom Laurie, she lives in California. I think if I can find her, I will let her know about the California mom's meeting June 22. She was so nice to invite us to prePir dinner. I have to run, but it was like a time machine visit into the past.

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Permalink Reply by diane {Shawns mom} on June 2, 2008 at 9:30am

OMG unbelievable...we have come so far...Now we have a duty to help all other newer-n4m-come along...

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Permalink Reply by diane {Shawns mom} on June 2, 2008 at 9:29am

Heck, everyone dresses what they are MOST comfortable in..Our group of 5-some were in slacks and one was in a dress...it is like spring there....

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Permalink Reply by diane {Shawns mom} on March 18, 2008 at 10:08am

Hi Molly,
The hairs are standing up on the back of my neck, I leave tomorrow nite...I am SOOOOOOOOOO glad you are sharing our experience. I do have ONE really big question. The 4 passes. I actually needed 5 my brother will be in Chicago that day but my son would not ask someone to put his name on their list. I was informed by GL that is is to wait until 8-everyone is seated, then he may take an empty seat. Could you please give me some insight.
I can barely breathe this week. Were the tears flowing? I just can't imagine my son eating NEATLY is has always been a messy eatier, never talks-just always too busy eating but messy.. Oh LORD i can't wait, its like the day I gave birth to him, ONLY WITHOUT THE PAIN.....Oh yes about getting there early. I was leaving the hotel by 6am sharp just so we may get a front row seat. Shawn is carrying a state flag....

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Permalink Reply by Molly mom of 2 + 330,701 sailors on March 18, 2008 at 11:06am

We took a Shuttle from our hotel, and you pass up all of the inspection process that takes so long.
We left at 7 am and had 3 row seats. Everyplace you sit will have a good view, it just matters how fast you want to be off those bleachers and in your kiddo's arms when they call liberty.
Make sure you all bring all ID's with you.
As for more then 4 I really cant help there( we only had 4) BUT the people behind us had 7. So I know that they let you in if possible. ( i would give it a try)
One thing I thought that was so impressive to watch for, When they say prayer watch all the recruits heads in complete unison bow there heads, man that was so touching.
Diane...............
YOU have a blast, and you think your proud now ? Just watch strangers come up and thank him all weekend long. That is so amazing, when they want to shake his hand.

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Permalink Reply by Lexie on March 18, 2008 at 12:01pm

So what type of id's beside's DL?

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Permalink Reply by Molly mom of 2 + 330,701 sailors on March 18, 2008 at 12:29pm

sorry that must have sounded wierd
Just regular ID's, Passports, whatever you have :)
Just everyone has to have them !

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Permalink Reply by Lexie on March 18, 2008 at 12:45pm

No biggie, just wanted to make sure. Thanks

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Permalink Reply by diane {Shawns mom} on March 18, 2008 at 1:14pm

I am drouling... Thanks for the advice. I have a 2 yr old and I was told to bring her BC and SS card which I have with all of my other stuff. I don't think there will be a problem getting him in. I think the comment about waiting for a sit is a "standard" response... I will definitly look for the "head bow" I am taking a video, don't have a camera but rented one...Thank you...Navy Mom...
I really want to meet his RDCs he writes about them often...I want to shake their hand for taking good care of my son....

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Permalink Reply by Molly mom of 2 + 330,701 sailors on March 18, 2008 at 1:17pm

You should be able to meet them, but get right on it, because they tend to depart right away.
I think they wait around long enough just to say hello to family.
It is my regret that they were not around after hugging my boy, meeting his friends and family.

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Permalink Reply by Lexie on March 18, 2008 at 1:20pm

You got a letter from his RDCs? Never got one from my son's RDCs. Didn't know they did that.

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