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CathieH replied to Char's discussion 'SCARED!!!'
My son will be going to boot camp soon. He is a really good kid but somewhat naive. He's never been in a fight that I know of. I'm glad to hear that Bad Stuff is rare at boot camp. I'm happy for him but also a nervous wreck!
on Wednesday
Bea S. replied to Char's discussion 'CAPTAIN'S MAST'
Anti M, The art of helping a mom see the reality of the situation without causing more pain or casting negative light on the her son/daughter is something another mom learns through experience and experience alone. Each child is unique. Every mom ...
on Wednesday
Anti M replied to Char's discussion 'CAPTAIN'S MAST'
Profound words, Bea, I intend to read them often. The Navy is what it is, and unfortunately, there is not much which can substitute for direct experience with the military. Some of it isn't pleasant, for sure! Thanks, Bea. I am afraid that if suc...
November 18
Bea S. replied to Char's discussion 'CAPTAIN'S MAST'
Thank you, Dale. It's a very fine line, sometimes - to let go, let them learn their own lesson - and the flip side, protect them, teach them everything you can. Sometimes, the stories are heart breaking, especially for the parents. Hope you and yo...
November 17
Dale L. replied to Char's discussion 'CAPTAIN'S MAST'
Bea, You have addressed a sensitive subject with grace and honor. In addition, when a young man or woman goes to captains mast it truely is up to the CO. What is done depends on the charges/accusations that are placed on the sailor and his or her ...
November 17
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October 23
Char replied to Char's discussion 'CAPTAIN'S MAST'
Bea, First, let me say THANK YOU! You know, it seemed as if no one understood how "me/we" felt. I am so hurt for my son, its a pain I have never felt, because I know he is good person and has never been in trouble before. Oh my God, when I hear o...
October 23
Bea S. replied to Char's discussion 'CAPTAIN'S MAST'
Lady Hamilton, Ascheh & Anti M, I have read many comments from you and others and respect the knowledge you have about service in the Navy. You should get together and write a Handbook for Surviving BC, A school, etc. You have better insight into...
October 21

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HAPPY GLAD!

My son leaves, God Willing, September 18, 2008. Keep us in prayer!

Posted on August 11, 2008 at 8:55am — 3 Comments

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At 11:53am on October 23, 2009, Bea S. said…
Charmaine, my message was even when you do everything right, a child can screw up. Stop beating yourself up. When you do that, your son will feel worst. You have to help him pick himself up. Tell him, OK he did screwed up and blew off his career in the Navy but it is definitely NOT the end of the world. I know everyone wants to go a praying session. And that's good. We can use all the help possible but he must use this as a lesson for the future. He can turn it around right now. Start taking some classes at night (one at a time). If your son wants to talk to me - having been there before, please "friend" me, give me your regular email address and I will communicate with him separately. He needs to know that the world won't end with this episode. Sometimes, young people get in trouble and they see it as the end of the road, get depressed and start on a downward path. I have been lucky. My husband and I have been married for 28 years and we have a very stable relationship. We are able to give our sons the necessary support to go on. But most important thing is the emotional support which cost nothing financially but will be a key to his survival and eventually thriving as a mature, young man in the future.
At 9:13am on October 1, 2009, Char said…
Hi Carol:

Thank you. I am praying too! I believe God and whatever His will is, then I accept on behalf of my family. We tried and sometimes we fail, but we keep pressing forward...thanks again.
At 6:13pm on September 30, 2009, carols_kitchen said…
I will add your concerns on the Prayer Wall
http://www.navyformoms.com/group/prayerwall
Blessings
Carol
At 12:00pm on September 18, 2009, Angie F.- WA: HM mom said…
p.s. Ignore "Team's" post and advise. He's under watch by our Admin. His posts often are extreme and not helpful, seems like he has an issue with the Navy. Not sure he's legit!
At 11:58am on September 18, 2009, Angie F.- WA: HM mom said…
Hi Char, just read your Captain's mast discussion. Seems like yesterday you were a Pre BC Mom scared about the food situation there! I remember chatting with and reassuring you then! So sorry to hear your son got himself into such trouble! :(

These kids are young and still learning. They forget that there time and decisions are not theirs alone now, the Navy "owns" them. They must maintain proper military bearing at all times and always follow orders and get permission before they go do anything! I'm sure he won't make that mistake ever again. I bet he gets to stay in the Navy, but I'm sure he'll face some rough consequences. Then he'll move on, a much wiser and thankful young man. I'm sure it's been very hard on both of you! You have my prayers! Let me know please how it turns out. I talk to lots of DEP and new BC Moms onsite. Maybe together we make some good come out of Isaiah's experiance and help new Moms to remind/inform their young men about the importance of following the rules once they become Sailors! God Bless you. :-)
At 7:44pm on August 12, 2009, carols_kitchen said…
Praying for you!
At 10:54am on January 17, 2009, Ingrid-Armando's mom said…
hi char. how are you? how is isaih doing? has he started classes yet? armando just got classed up this past week and started classes yesterday. he says its kinda hard.
At 12:34pm on January 12, 2009, shannon proud navy mom of luis said…
Hi char's Do you have the information for the springhill suites? about how much a night?
At 4:46pm on January 8, 2009, Ingrid-Armando's mom said…
how is isaiah doing? dont worry to much about the him. he hangs around my son a lot and says they are doing good. when i dropped off armando in pensacola he had told me that isaiah and this one other kid from the same barracks were pretty good friends and that they are always together. they are all even planning to come to my house sometime when they all phase up to phase III.
At 1:22pm on January 8, 2009, Kathleen~Jonis' Ma*** said…
Thank you Char... You don't know how much I appreciate that...You'll be in my prayers too.

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