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After a Year, It all Starts Tomorrow
Hi Hoytsmom, There were a lot of people that ended up leaving that day. Are you part of the October Moms group? I am and it's great! All the mom's there are so supportive and are going through exac...
Replied Oct 15
After a Year, It all Starts Tomorrow
Hi Sunny, Thanks for the kind reply. We just got home a few hours ago from leaving him at the airport and it was so hard! I felt like telling him, "Don't go, I don't want you to go!" But of course,...
Replied Oct 8
After a Year, It all Starts Tomorrow
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A year ago, my then 17 year old son, Justin, told my husband and I he wanted to join the Navy instead of going to college right away. It would be downplaying it to say it was a shock! I was one of ...
Started this discussion. Last reply by Denise 2 Oct 6.
After a Year, It all Starts Tomorrow
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A year ago, my then 17 year old son, Justin, told my husband and I he wanted to join the Navy instead of going to college right away. It would be downplaying it to say it was a shock! I was one of ...
Started this discussion. Last reply by Leslie Nov 3.
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Good luck to all our soon-to-be sailors this week! Justin's division does Battlestations on Wednesday night, into Thursday. Then graduation on Friday morning.
Gets dark at 4:30! I hate when it gets dark at 5:30 in Houston. Oh well, as long as I get to see my baby, no prob.
Have a great day everyone! Only 2 work days this week, then off to Chicago on Wednesday!
Good night ladies! We'll see ya'll in 4 days!
Thanks Evelyn,
When I went to Culinary school in New York for 3 years, I had a long, heavy wool coat. I still have it and I'm definately taking it with me.
Someone in the 12/4 group also suggested getting Cuddle Duds from JCPenny's. Went and got t...
Lynn,
Forgot to mention, glad you're going to be able to make it to PIR!
The day Justin was leaving my older sister sent me a text while I was at MEPs. It meant a lot to me and I saved it on my phone. She wrote:"Know that you are not alone. You h...
Hey Lynn,
I'll probably wear jeans and a heavy sweater. Just making sure, you saw my post last week about me getting the red scarf you sent me right? I LOVE IT! And it happens to be my style! Thanks again. Looking forward to wearing it!
Just chec...
Just checked weather.com. For all us Southerners, it's going to be COLD! 30's during the day, 20's at night.
Thanks!
I get cold really fast, so I'm taking everything I can think of. We went snow skiing at Lake Tahoe last year and I was freezing!
Thanks for the tip on the NEX. Going to weather.com right now.
Congratulations to the Captain's Cup winners!
Anybody know how Division 022 did? Were they able to place?
Hey Kim,
Thanks for answering all the our questions! I'm taking notes. Really! I don't want to miss anything that we are able to see. If you can think of anything else, please post. We're listening!
P.S. How was the weather? We don't live to far f...
Hey Kim,
Congratulations on Matts graduation!! I know you must be so proud!! Thanks for the heads up. I will be video taping and my daughter will be taking pictures. I don't want to miss a thing.
When you say to go early to pick up your grad, do y...
In the last letter we I received from Justin on Friday, he signed off as AR. Wrote,
"AR=AIRMAN RECRUIT. My new designation now that I've got my official job orders." He'll be reporting to Pensacola on December 13th. He'll be going to A-school for ...
Thanks Girls! My pride is showing!
Finding you Loved one at PIR:
Hey ladies,
Some of you may know this, but just a heads up in case you didn't. When I talked to Justin on Thursday I asked him how we were going to find him on the floor with almost 1,000 recruits down there. He said ...
Good morning ladies! I start packing today for GL!!! I'm so excited to see Justin and give him a BIG HUG!! So proud of him.
I got a letter on Friday and in the letter he said it would be the last one he sends me from BC because he wanted to spend ...
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- About me:
- Mom of my 18 year old son Justin who has joined the Navy. I also have a 16 year old daughter, named Madeleine. I'm a pastry chef who owns a bakery in Houston called Take the Cake and have owned it for 19 years. Married for 24 years to my wonderful and supportive husband Brent. Hobbies include painting, gardening and traveling.
- I am here to support or represent my:
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- Enlisted
- When I heard “Navy,” I:
- Was concerned or afraid
- From my experience with the Navy, the most important thing I learned was:
- The military is not a "scary place to be". It is a step for many people like my son, Justin, who want to do something different before he goes to college, to earn money for it, travel, learn discipline and get real life experiences that will only help to make him a better man.
- Through this Navy experience, I now believe:
- It was positive and maturing. Our relationship has grown stronger.
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- At 9:17am on November 29, 2009,
Anabel said…
- Hi Sunny,
Thanks for thinking of me! We'll be leaving on Wednesday and I can't wait to see him and give him a big hug!! So proud of him. I'll definately post and add pictures too!
Talk to you soon!
Anabel
- At 8:13pm on November 27, 2009,
mierasun said… - Anabel; I just wanted to stop by and let you know I was thinking about you. I know you will be headed to Justin's PIR soon and I can't wait to read your post when you get back. Travel safely and congrats to Justin!!
- At 9:38pm on October 29, 2009,
Kim, Phil's Mom said… - Anabel, I hope you all are ok. We just had a storm move through Katy about an hour ago and it was a major one. If you live where I think you do (which is over by my fathers place) you should have got some of it as well. Lights out, green color, yucky. Take care.
- At 9:31pm on October 29, 2009,
Tina said… - Hi Anabel!
I got a letter from Ben today. Actually it was a form letter that I mailed to him to fill out and he sent it back. He did say that he and Justin's bunks are right next to each other. I still think that is so cool! My Ben sounds sad. I think he is a little lonely. The letter made me sad, but I am continuing to send letters to encourage him. My family is too. I think that once they get into a regular routine it won't be so bad. His recruiter also told me that by week 3 they start to get over the homesickness. The letter is dated October 25th. It appears that Sunday is the start of their new week. He is already counting down the days (as am I) until graduation. I hope all is well with you.
Tina
- At 2:30pm on October 25, 2009,
Mariab said… - Anabel,
Are you staying at Springhill? The more friends I add, the more confusing it gets to keep everyone straight. I need a spreadsheet just for the moms. If I can do anything regarding the meet and greet please let me know. Does anyone know if we have to pay something to reserve a room at Flannigan's? Just wondering?
MariaB
- At 10:10pm on October 20, 2009,
Mariab said…
- Hi Anabel,
When I read one of your comments, it reminded me of the relationship before my son Blake left! I could say the sky was blue, and we would get into a dissagreement. I know this time apart will be great for us and our mother and son relationship. It is sooooo hard not speaking to him everyday...it is getting a little easier as each day passes. I'm glad we will all be up the on the 4th of Dec. We HAVE to try to get together for sure!!!!
MariaB
- At 7:44pm on October 18, 2009,
Kelly-John's Mom said… - Hey Anabel
I will absolutely let you know any info I get. Your Justin sounds like he's gonna do just fine, sounds like a great kid. Next letter I write to John I'll ask about Justin & Ben, maybe their buddies already!!! My husband, younger son Jake and I are staying at Springhill Suites for PIR. Hope to see you and all the other ladies in our group. Hang in their girl!!!!
- At 11:56am on October 17, 2009,
Kim, Phil's Mom said…
- Hi Anabel, Yes I'm from Katy. It's nice to know that there are other moms close by. My son Phil left on October 5th, but he was technically not supposed to until the 6th so his PIR is 12/4. He's on Ship 7, Div 013.
- At 9:42am on October 13, 2009,
mierasun said…
- Oh, that breaks my heart..I know it's a good choice they have both made but sometimes it just hurts regardless. Last week I found a shirt Zach was wearing the day we moved him out of his apartment and I started bawling and hung it in my closet. I couldn't make myself wash it. I'm going through a divorce from my son's step father right now also so my emotions are even more raw. It is just bad timing for good byes right now! I have 2 sons ages 16 and 7 and a 14 year old daughter. My boys miss Zach the most especially my 7 year old. I'm sure it's hard on your daughter. I was 16 when my brother left for the Marines and I remember it like it was yesterday. Well, good to hear from you. I know we will get through this and it will be all worth it when we see how proud they look on graduation day!
- At 10:13am on October 12, 2009,
mierasun said…
- Hi Anabel! Just checking in on you. I know they first few weeks were really rough on me so I wanted to lend you my support. Getting the first letter from Zach was a turning point for me...hearing him seem excited about what he was doing eased my mind so much. It didn't make me miss him any less but made me realize that this is for him and about him and I just had to hang in there and it's all going to be okay. He called yesterday and is doing really well and will be doing Battle Stations soon. He is set to graduate on Oct 30th. Just write those letters and before you know you will be watching Justin graduate to! Hope you have a good day. Take Care
Sunny (Ship 10 Div 372)
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