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Connie in Alaska's Discussions
What to say to my parents? Please help!
Hi Jessica. My daughter Kelly is bright and wonderful and we are very close and always have been. We had big hopes of her going to college or going to europe to go to school. However, she had plans...
Tagged: help, college, navy, corpsmen, hospital
Replied Oct 16
My son left today for BC and I feel lost
Hi Colleen. What you did today, letting your son go to have this big adventure is the hardest thing a mom has to do. It's okay to cry. I cried when my daughter walked to the airplane [she arrived a...
Replied Nov. 26, 2008
My son left for BC today
Oh, and for you and all of you moms whose children just left for boot camp, there was a wise mom in here who told a lovely story about an older navy mom who told her that your children are now "in ...
Replied Nov. 26, 2008
My son left for BC today
Hi Denise, you are right, it is the hardest thing a mom has to do, with the exception of waiting for that first call or letter. I cried when my daughter walked to the airplane [she arrived at GL on...
Replied Nov. 26, 2008
Division 906, Ship 06, PIR 12/24/2008
Anyone in Division 906, Ship 06, PIR 12/24/2008, I have a group started for those moms and we are looking to connect with any others out there. You can find it on My Page under my Groups. I'm also ...
Tagged: PIR, 12/24/2008, 06, Ship, 906
Started Nov. 25, 2008
Top Ten Lines Home From Boot Camp...
Awww Maureen...He's so darn cute. I giggled about losing the fear of public restrooms and the jumping jacks. I asked Kelly if she has to iron her bras too...lol...she said naaaaaah they are ugly sp...
Replied Nov. 21, 2008
Top Ten Lines Home From Boot Camp...
Jeanne - She is definitely a corker...always was. I remember when she was 5-6 years old she would sail notes down the stairs to me when she was mad at me, telling me I was bad and she was going to ...
Replied Nov. 21, 2008
PIR that was Dec. 26 and may be Dec 19th 2008?
I sure hope we do run into each other. There is a group of mom's for PIR 12/24, we call them the Christmas batch, and they are going to all wear santa hats with their sons/daughter's divisions embr...
Replied Nov. 21, 2008
PIR that was Dec. 26 and may be Dec 19th 2008?
No, my daughter is Div 906, USS Constitution, but her PIR is 12/24!
Replied Nov. 21, 2008
older enlistee
Your welcomes. It made me smile because she said the recruit reminds her of me and she calls her mom.
Replied Nov. 20, 2008
Connie in Alaska - Proud Mom of Kelly
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- About me:
- I'm a proud mother of a daughter who has joined the Navy. I manage a small law firm in Alaska. I have two other children who are young adults, one a foster daughter who I've been blessed with since she was 15 and the other my son James, 21, who has now enlisted in the air force [or as his sister Kelly in the Navy teases him "Chair Force." I couldn't be prouder of my 3 children and the choices they are making in their lives.
- I am here to support or represent my:
- Son/Daughter
- Stage of (Sailor’s) Navy Career?
- Enlisted
- When I heard “Navy,” I:
- Was concerned or afraid
- From my experience with the Navy, the most important thing I learned was:
- Hurry up and wait. LOL. You'll find out what I mean.
- Through this Navy experience, I now believe:
- It was positive and maturing. Our relationship has grown stronger.
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Navy A School and Air Force Boot Camp. Oh My!
Life has been a whirlwind since Kelly first told me she had signed up for the Navy. It seems like just yesterday that I was watching her leave on the plane from Alaska to boot camp in Great Lakes, Chicago, and then she came home for Christmas, and then she left on another plan… Continue
Posted on April 20, 2009 at 10:30pm — 3 Comments
Life after PIR
Posted on March 5, 2009 at 11:28pm — 1 Comment
Thanksgiving, Travel Arrangements & Calls
I had been so busy with Thanksgiving plans, Christmas shopping, etc., that I haven't been on here much lately, but it isn't that I haven't been thinking of everyone. Kelly was greatly missed at Thanksgiving at our house, as I'm sure everyone's sons and daughters were missed.… Continue
Posted on December 2, 2008 at 11:30pm — 1 Comment
Growing Pains
Maybe this is a growing experience for all of our family - not just Kelly, who is off at boot camp, but for all of us. Last night Kelly's brother, James (who turns 21 in January and who fought with Kelly like crazy before she left for boot camp) came home with a Christmas gift he had bo… Continue
Posted on November 20, 2008 at 9:30pm — 6 Comments
Phone Call
After sitting by my phone all weekend and jumping whenever the phone rang, had given up thinking I'd get a call and was hoping maybe next weekend, when today while at work I got a phone call on my cell phone from Kelly!. I nearly shrieked with joy. We both cried for the first… Continue
Posted on November 18, 2008 at 2:00am — 6 Comments
Happy Mom Dance Again - 2nd Letter Received & PIR 12/24
I am officially doing the "happy mom dance" again. I found an 11 page letter from Kelly when I got home Thursday from work. She started the letter "Dear Mom, Have I told you lately that I love you?" That did it....I was trying to read the letter out loud to my husband and I just… Continue
Posted on November 16, 2008 at 1:00am — 8 Comments
I got a letter!
Okay, I am officially doing the happy mom dance. I can't stop smiling. I came home from work tonight and there in the mailbox was not only the form letter with a couple of hand-written lines from Kelly, but also another separate letter 5 page from her written last Sunday!!! OMG...I can… Continue
Posted on November 8, 2008 at 4:05am — 7 Comments
sigh...no grad date YET
Posted on November 7, 2008 at 8:59pm —
Graduation dates
http://www1.netc.navy.mil/nstc/rtcgl/family/upcominggrad.html
Posted on November 7, 2008 at 8:20pm — 1 Comment
Basic Training & Changes to Basic Training
http://usmilitary.about.com/od/navyjoin/l/blnavybasic.htm
As I come across interesting articles or info, I'll try to pass it along, as I know that is definitely a big help to me. I like to know as much as possible.
Connie
Posted on November 4, 2008 at 5:11pm — 1 Comment
The Navy teaches you when to act
(1) Keep your priorities in order and
(2) Know when to act without hesitation.
A college professor, an avowed atheist and active in the ACLU, was teaching
his class. He shocked several of his students when he flatly stated that for
once and for all he was going to prove there was no God. Addressing the
ceiling he shouted,
"GOD, if you are real, then I want you to knock me off this platform.
I'll give you exactly 15 minutes!!!!!"
The lecture room fe… Continue
Posted on November 3, 2008 at 11:26pm — 10 Comments
Call from Kelly's recruiter
Posted on November 3, 2008 at 4:00pm —
Comment Wall (130 comments)
- At 6:53pm on January 4, 2009,
Marianne/KT's Mom said… - So how did graduation go on 12/24? Was your daughter able to spend time with you or did she have to go to Pensacola right away? Katie was able to come home from 12/29-1/3 since her classes aren't starting until 1/5 at Great Lakes and they were closing down over Christmas. It was wonderful having her here, especially since I was able to get most of the time off of work as well. What A school is she attending?
- At 8:53pm on January 3, 2009,
Theresa said… - Hi Connie,
I haven't talked to you since graduation. It was great meeting your family at Flanigans. I hope your trip home was a little calmer than the one getting to GL. I hope Kelly is doing well and that she enjoyed her week home. Ryan really didn't do to much while he was here; visited with family and caught up on all the sleep he missed at BC. Hope to talk to you soon. Happy New Year.
- At 10:44am on December 31, 2008,
Sponge Dawn aka Sponge Mom said… 
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- At 7:36am on December 26, 2008,
Jamie (Coty's Mom) said… - It was so good to finally meet you. Once I get some photos developed I will post more
- At 6:47pm on December 22, 2008,
Pat/Angelinas' mom said… - Hi Connie I talked to Angel today and she passed battle stations,she is now a sailor they even got the caps, she said your daughter did great. Almost over...
- At 9:19am on December 16, 2008,
Maureen said… - Connie, We are here! Brrrrr.......it is cold! : ) Maybe not Alaska cold, but, WINDY Chicago cold! haha We went and got deep dish pizza last night. I am excited about being here I just want to do everything! I woke up this morning at 6 am Chicago time (which is 3 am Alaska time)! I want to take it all in....you know, the country bumpkin in the BIG CITY! lol I know what you mean about getting things all together before you leave. I didn't even get our tree up yet.....I figured, if Josh comes home we can do it all together like we have done it in the past. And don't even get me started about the post office.....haha! We still haven't received any calls from Josh, I hope we do get one after battlestations like everyone says. I will look for Kelly and give her a big hug and get a picture with her. I will pray for safe travels for you and Marc! I will talk to you later! Hugs, Maureen
- At 2:45am on December 14, 2008,
Maureen said…
- Hi Connie, Well, we leave for Anchorage tomorrow. Then Monday, at 8:00 am our flight leaves for Chicago. We are sooooo excited! We are planning to go to some museums and to the Broadway show "Wicked". I am not crazy about flying, so keep me in your prayers....I will look for Kelly at PIR next Friday. If you do talk to her, tell her to keep a look out for us. Josh told us in a letter to get there early so we can take pictures of his divison. Whatever that means ( you know with him not marching and everything). I still have some packing to do.......well, thank you again for the wonderful Thanksgiving. Matt told us that it was -32 degrees the week after we left.....well, I am glad it was after we left! haha I will try and write while in Chicago, have a safe trip next week. We will definitely talk when you get back! Hugs, Maureen
- At 6:12pm on December 12, 2008,
Sponge Dawn aka Sponge Mom said…
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- At 11:16pm on December 7, 2008,
PNM of K D said… - Hi Connie, How was your weekend? I didn't hear from Kristin this weekend, did you hear from Kelly? I did get a 30 minute call from her last Saturday and it sure made my day.
- At 10:17am on November 28, 2008,
PNM of K D said…
- Hi Connie, How was your Thanksgiving? Did you receive a call from Kelly yesterday? I didn't hear from Kristin :(
- At 1:27pm on November 26, 2008,
Sponge Dawn aka Sponge Mom said…
- At 11:43pm on November 25, 2008,
Natalie ~*~ aka Shane's Mom ~*~ said… - Connie... If I could I would give you one great big hug right now! Both my myself and for you! Thank you!!! You're words are comforting... Thank you again! {{{Connie}}}
- At 10:36pm on November 24, 2008,
PNM of K D said…
- Kristy is the youngest of five. We have 3 daughters and 2 sons. Of the five, she's the only one that chose the Military. She will be attending A school in Maryland.
- At 9:47pm on November 24, 2008,
Pat/Angelinas' mom said…
- Hi Connie, As things stand now I will be at the PIR, Angel is doing good, she said they call her D Piddy because of her last name, I don't know if I will be able to make it to the meet& greet or not but hopfully I will see you and your daughter at PIR I love the idea about the santa hats, we will also be able to find each other. Angel gets to come home with me to so she will be home for christmas wow what a Christmas present. Then she goes on to A school in Miss. But I will take what I can get oh Angel is supposed to be on the drill team for graduation lol.
- At 9:37pm on November 24, 2008,
Connie in Alaska said…
- Awww thanks Auralei about Kelly. I think she's gorgeous too, but then I'm her momma. LOL. I can't wait to hear about the PIR and the changes you saw in Chris. Talk to you soon! Connie
- At 9:34pm on November 24, 2008,
Connie in Alaska said…
- Pat is Angelina in Division 906? If so they are definitely in the same division. I think it would be so great if they were friends. It does make it hard to ask them as they only know people by their last names! LOL. She has made several really good friends there tho, including her bunkmate who she calls "Girlscout" because she never does anything wrong and is "fantastic" as Kelly put it. If your daughter is in division 906, please join our group as we have one for that division and we have been looking for mothers who have recruits in that division. So far there are only 3 of us and we know there have to be more of us out there. You can find it under my "groups." I am a member of the 12/24 grads too, so definitely join that one as they are a great group of moms and have a lot of info pertaining to our group graduating on 12/24. Are you going to be at the PIR on 12/24? We are flying there. We're stopping in Oregon first on 12/17 and then on 12/22 flying to Chicago. We fly back home the night of 12/24 and the good news is that Kelly says she gets to come home for a break before leaving for A school in Pensacola, FL. Woooo hoooooo. I haven't stopped smiling yet. I actually got a call from her Saturday. She was sad about missing Thanksgiving with her family. I am going to take a picture of the whole gang holding a big poster telling her we all miss her so that I can send it to her right after Thanksgiving. I hope everyting is going well with Angelina and I will definitely ask Kelly about her in my next letter [tomorrow]. Hugs and feel free to ask me if you have any questions! Connie
- At 9:33pm on November 24, 2008,
Connie in Alaska said…
- Hi Maria - I had to make my plans last week even though I hadn't received my PIR packet yet as the airfare kept going up and up [we are very limited on flights from our town in Alaska]. I'll check my mailbox tonight and hopefully my PIR packet will be there. I'm glad you got a phone call! Please do let me know when you finalize your plans. And thanks about Kelly. I think she is beautiful too, but then again, I'm her momma so I'm a tinch prejudiced. LOL. We went on that hot air balloon ride when Kelly was about 12 years old. She was the adventuresome child even then - she absolutely loved it, while my son did NOT. LOL. She was always the kid that would drive the snowmachine as fast as she could while I held my breath. Take care! Delete Comment
- At 8:35pm on November 24, 2008,
Pat/Angelinas' mom said…
- Hi Connie, I have had a time trying to find you. I have talked to my daughter angelina, she told me was good friends with a girl from Alaska so I think its your daughter. I didn't know there was a group for 12/24 grads. I got my phone call last week it was sureal. I can wait to see her. hope all is well with you. Pat
- At 7:33pm on November 24, 2008,
PNM of K D said…
- Hi Connie, Hope all is well with your family. I do plan on attending PIR but haven't finalized my plans yet. I'm worried about flying up on Dec 23 and getting stuck at an airport. Driving from south fl would take too long and of course there's the winter weather to worry about. I'll be looking into that this week. I received the graduation letter on saturday and got a call from her later that day. I will let you know when i finalize my plans. By the way, I agree with Auralei. Your daughter is beautiful and the scenery so breathtaking. Love the hot air ballon pic, the snow and the beautiful flowers. Thanks for sharing them.
- At 7:19am on November 22, 2008,
Auralei - Mom of Chris said… - Ohhh hadn't seen your page since you added pictures, gorgeous daughter, gorgeous area!
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