Central Florida Navy Moms

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Comment by Ingrid-Armando's mom on September 16, 2009 at 5:04am

im always up for a photo shoot. just tell me when and where.

Comment by Lynn(Plant City, FL.) on September 16, 2009 at 12:01am

To jsrmom, I am praying for you and know your pain. It is an emotinal roller coaster ride for us mama's but it does get better. Get connected with some other moms who have recruits going thru BC, it really helps to build a relationship with them and if you are luckey you will get to met at PIR and make some lifetime friends/sisters. Let me look thru my paperwork, have something stuck somewhere, not a daily schedule but will tell you after the initia processing days what they are doing from week to week. From gas chamber to fire fighting. I will look for it unless another mama has something handy and can post it before I get back to you. Be strong and know we are here for you :D

Comment by Mary on September 15, 2009 at 8:22pm

Lynne, how are you doing? Feeling better? I haven't heard from you in a couple of days. I hope all is well. Let's get out butts in gear for this photo shot and show our troops just how much The Central Florida Moms Love and Support them.

Comment by Mary on September 15, 2009 at 8:18pm

jsrmom - there is nothing that I am aware of about a schedule - how about it Navy Moms - any other advice. My son graduated a few months ago and all I can say - we understand how you feel and we are ALL here for you. We are seasoned troopers. Welcome to the Central Florida Group - I don't recognize your name - are you new here? Anyway, we are all here for support. Write us anytime and please join in on the fun - it will make the time go faster and believe me will help ease the pain.
About your son - do you want to talk or is the time still too new for you? He will have it tough for he first couple of days for in processing. This is where they get their uniforms, haircuts, ID cards, all government issue material that he will need. I know you have heard about the box. Well, I slept with my son's dirty stinky clothes for a couple of days - all in his bed too! Time will pass and it will get easier. The first letter that I wrote was a generic one with little boxes for him to check off to all my questions. Actually he said him and the guys got a kick out of it. I should have sent more copies for his buddies - just wasn't thinking. I typed my son's letters - I felt I could write more - I definitely type faster than I write. Besides, the tears don't mess up the ink on a keyboard (LOL) Are you going to his PIR (graduation)? Well, you joined the Central Florida Group - what part of Florida are you in? or did you just like us? LOL Either way, we will support you in anyway we can. We are a GREAT bunch of moms who all after one thing - showing OUR Sailors OUR Love! Keep in touch and let us help you. Nobody understands what you are going through better than another Navy Mom. God Bless, Mary

Comment by Joelle Samantha Hanks on September 15, 2009 at 8:12pm

To jsrmom, I know how much it can drive you nuts not knowing what he is doing, if he is eating well, sleeping enough, missing home, etc... I will tell you what my son's recruiter told me a year ago when my Richard left, "he's in good hands and he is keeping so busy that he doesn't have too much time to be missing home. He is eating, sleeping, exercising and training; you will here from him soon". It seems like forever before you get that first letter, but it's worth it. Definitely communicate with your recruiter, my son's recruiter was always there for me & still is, we just had lunch together yesterday. As far as a schedule to be found, I don't know of any. The time will pass slowly til graduation, but what a celebration that day will be for you & your son! Stay Strong & Keep Busy, Regards-Sam

Comment by Lynne on September 15, 2009 at 8:08pm

Awe jsrmom, we have ALL been in your shoes... it is hard initially, you will adjust to it. We are ALL here to help, yes, in most cases your sons recruiter will have the address, it certainly does not hurt to ask. You will not know his schedule as that changes per commanding officer, I can link you to a couple of great clips so you have an idea of what your sons schedule will be like while there. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Qd7_yp0Hkwc
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Y3WopRtV2F4&feature=related
Hope this helps, let me know if yo need anything.

Comment by jsrmom on September 15, 2009 at 8:01pm

Well he is gone to boot camp. Justin arrived at RTC early this morning and called me about 2:30 am. He sounded very lonely. I tried to be as positive as possible in the few seconds I had. I am having a rough day. Anytime anyone asks how I am doing I start crying. Can I call the recruiter for his address already as I have already written 2 letters? Also, is there something on this site or any site that shows their daily schedule? I would just like to feel like I know what he is doing at each hour?

Comment by Lynne on September 15, 2009 at 7:22pm

Sorry Mommas, I have been a little out of it (better now), I am game for a great photo... we need to represent!!!!! Afterall, we are known for tourism, maybe a picture at downtown disney, universal, or if we want to make it football related a football field, something like that... just a suggestion.

Comment by Mary on September 15, 2009 at 4:51pm

Dusty, we know you don't like pictures - if you remember we had to drag you into the last photo at the packing party. LOL and you wore the GRASS SKIRT - around your neck LOL. We'll get you this time though this time holding the football! LOL

Comment by Dusty Ombudsman on September 15, 2009 at 4:26pm

I'm kidding i'll see if I can get someone to take our picture that is unless we can make it down there to be with you guys again :)

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