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son didnt pass run, what to do????
Dear Kari, this very same thing happened to us. My son did not pass his PFA run before we arrived in Chicago and did not get to go to PIR. His RDC was nice enough to let us spend a couple of hours ...
Replied Oct 15
Boot Camp and Graduation Tips
This is absolutely the best post of information I've seen! I know there are a lot of moms out there breathing a sigh of relief because you have answered a lot of questions in one place. TOO COOL! T...
Replied Jun 25
please help!!
MySpace Codes at BlingPixie.com Dear Jesse's Mom, I can feel your pain. I have been struggling with depression for quite a few years now. I think I'm finally learning to live just one day at a ti...
Replied Jun 16
Cynthia #410
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- About me:
- I was the 410th member to sign up with Navy for Moms back in March 2008. My, my, how our little group has grown! The best thing is that we all have at least one thing in common - we love our sailors!
To all the newest members: WELCOME ABOARD!! :) This is the best place to get great advice, support, information and therapy.
My main goal in life is to strengthen my own faith and hopefully bring someone to Christ in my own small way.FOR GOD SO LOVED THE WORLD THAT HE GAVE HIS ONLY SON THAT WHOSOEVER BELIEVES UPON HIM SHALL NOT PARISH BUT HAVE EVERLASTING LIFE. John 3:16 
- I am here to support or represent my:
- Son/Daughter
- Stage of (Sailor’s) Navy Career?
- Enlisted
- When I heard “Navy,” I:
- Was proud and encouraged it
- From my experience with the Navy, the most important thing I learned was:
- Boot camp was the worst 2 months of my life. The hardest part was not being allowed to be part of his life. But, "it came to pass".
No news is NO NEWS.
Let go - he's old enough to vote. He is a man now. He really can do it without you or the Navy will teach him how.
The Navy Officers want the sailors to take control of their own lives. Things tend to go smoother when the sailor finds out and does what he needs to do, in a timely manner, tackling issues himself.
Get informed!! You don't feel so left out that way. Learn Navy lingo so you can understand terms like "port" and "starboard".
For the "Seaman to Admiral" program go to www.sta-21.navy.mil
For Navy info go to www.navy.mil/navydata/navy_legacy_hr.asp?id=261
- Through this Navy experience, I now believe:
- It was positive and maturing. Our relationship has grown stronger.
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Dear Kari, this very same thing happened to us. My son did not pass his PFA run before we arrived in Chicago and did not get to go to PIR. His RDC was nice enough to let us spend a couple of hours a day on base with him since we had come all the w...
RELAX and HAVE A GOOD TIME! The ceremony is awesome. You won't want to miss a minute of it. I suggest going to the bathroom before it starts. Then just go with the flow. Your sailor will know what to do. Some folks poured out of the stands to find...
Thanks for passing on such valuable information and helping us all understand what goes on in the "Navy" world.
p.s.: Hang on for the ride of your life - NAVY ROCKS!
Dear Kathleen, relax and take a deep breath This has come to pass - you sons's reaction is part of the passing. Since he has chosen to serve our country and defend freedom, I know you've done a great job as a mom. He won't sabotage himself. The ...
If your sailor doesn't pass his PT by his PIR date, he will be put into a FIT division. In FIT all they do is work on PT. My son had a problem with passing the run portion of his PT and ended up taking an extra week of boot camp. The Navy wants hi...
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We shall remember those who have fallen, those who have faltered, those that have gone and never returned.
We will never forget that
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The cooks, the janitors, even the privates that make those great Generals great for
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Cynthia (#410)'s Blog
My Boot Camp Nightmare
At the time my son was due to graduate boot camp, I had posted a very emotionally raw blog about my experience. I deleted it because it made me so mad to keep thinking about what had happened. But I have been asked several times about it, so I will recount it to you now.
Steven was all set to graduate from boot camp on the last Friday in May, 2008 except for passing his PFA. He just couldn't move those big feet fast enough. We had already gotten our travel plans together, gotten permission to m… Continue
Steven was all set to graduate from boot camp on the last Friday in May, 2008 except for passing his PFA. He just couldn't move those big feet fast enough. We had already gotten our travel plans together, gotten permission to m… Continue
Posted on May 13, 2009 at 7:52pm — 3 Comments
Steven's Inaugural Experience
While in high school, my son was invited to participate in the National Youth Leadership Forum on Defense, Intelligence and Diplomacy in Washington, DC. While there, he impressed the leaders of the Forum enough that he was sent an Ingraved Invitation to Attend the Presidential Inaguration in January 2009. Remember, this is an honor he earned while still in high school. As soon as we received the invitation, we notified the recruiter who assured us that the Navy would certainly let him go… Continue
Posted on November 3, 2008 at 10:00am — 18 Comments
Did you know?
Did you know?
America has been an independent country for 232 years
More than 647,000 military personnel have been killed in war protecting our country
Texas is first in military recruiting
Texas is second in casualties from the Iraq War (California is #1)
Texas is third in Department of Defense salaries and benefits (Virginia is #1, California #2)
The Houston National Cemetery has more than 62,360 headstones onsite
Just thought I'd share this with everyone.
America has been an independent country for 232 years
More than 647,000 military personnel have been killed in war protecting our country
Texas is first in military recruiting
Texas is second in casualties from the Iraq War (California is #1)
Texas is third in Department of Defense salaries and benefits (Virginia is #1, California #2)
The Houston National Cemetery has more than 62,360 headstones onsite
Just thought I'd share this with everyone.
Posted on September 10, 2008 at 10:36am — 1 Comment
You could hear a pin drop...
Just thought I'd share this with everyone! :) GO NAVY!!
You could have heard a pin drop
When in England , at a fairly large conference, Colin Powell was asked by the Archbishop of Canterbury if our plans for Iraq were just an example of empire building' by George Bush.
He answered by saying, 'Over the years, the United
States has sent many of its fine young men and women into great peril to fight for freedom beyond our borders.
The only amount of land we have ever asked for in return
is… Continue
You could have heard a pin drop
When in England , at a fairly large conference, Colin Powell was asked by the Archbishop of Canterbury if our plans for Iraq were just an example of empire building' by George Bush.
He answered by saying, 'Over the years, the United
States has sent many of its fine young men and women into great peril to fight for freedom beyond our borders.
The only amount of land we have ever asked for in return
is… Continue
Posted on August 29, 2008 at 9:56pm — 5 Comments
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- At 6:09pm on August 19, 2009,
Jan, (A Southern Belle!) said…
- awwww, I just got my b'day card, ummmm, I am JUST NOW getting on for the first time in forever, it seems! Thanks so much! you are such a sweetie! And, it's nice to see HAPPY BIRTHDAY again! HAHAHAHA hugs! jxxoo
- At 2:42pm on June 25, 2009,
MariaD said… - Thanks for the warm welcome! I'm looking forward to serving our country and for being a positive representative of the U.S.
- At 11:36pm on June 24, 2009,
villi19 said… - Thanks for the suggestion. I'm still learning my way around. But I joined Texas Mom's tonight.
- At 2:04pm on June 24, 2009,
Lisa F. said… - Thank you for the kind welcome . I am so glad to have a group of people will ing to help with information. My son is not the best about letting me know what is going on. I look forward to getting to know you.
- At 6:22pm on June 23, 2009,
Navy DAD said… - Thank You, That was very kind of you. I even got to see my son on Fathers Day, What a treat !!!
- At 4:50pm on June 23, 2009,
ksaul09 said… - Thanks Cindy, I am Currently a GEO BACH Spouse- Husband stationed in FT worth, TX and kids and I in Atlanta GA due to EFMP and Medical issues. He then moves to New Orleans for 2 years so will be at least closer. I am 3X certified Navy Family Ombudsman so let me know if you or anyone in the groups have questions. Also I know we are not suppose to advertise But I do work for a non profit organization that that works with spouses in education and employment. So let me know how I can help in that way as well all services and education is free.
Have a great Navy Day!
Kristina
- At 4:40pm on June 23, 2009,
Tammy Mom of Sailor Kurt! said… - Thank you very much! I will check out the group asap!
- At 11:28pm on June 22, 2009,
Melissa said… - Hi Cynthia, thanks so much for your kind words. I really appreciate the encouragement. We are frantically trying to figure out our plans to travel back to graduation and I just read your blog about your graduation experience, I don't think I would have survived that very well! It's all such a rollercoaster these days! Melissa
- At 3:00pm on June 21, 2009,
Timbosmom_dad said… - tHANK YOU VERY MUCH, SAME TO YOUR HUBBY!
- At 12:12pm on June 21, 2009,
Navy Dad Mark said… - Thank you for the nice Father's Day message!
- At 9:18pm on June 20, 2009,
Karen Gallagher said… - Cynthia
yes there is a graduation after each phase of the school A school Power school and Proto type. They are not anything like PIR for sure. I would suggest that if you want to go to them that you may want to go after proto type as then they get 2 weeks leave and they like to go home because they are going to the first duty station
Good Luck and god bless
- At 6:26pm on June 14, 2009,
Tina said… - Yes, Jason and Jessica will stay in GC thru prototype. They left this morning. He has to report back in the morning. He's going to be on hold for 2 months waiting for prototype to start. They like GC because of the weather. MY husband, one of Jason's friends and I will be going up for the 4th of July. We are so close 8 hours away, that family is all ways going to visit. We spent 3 days wanted to stay longer, but my father-in-law went and he was ready to go home.
- At 12:45pm on June 14, 2009,
Navy for Moms Admin said… - Cynthia -
Thanks for the note. I'll look into this with Ning. I had someone ask a similar question about groups centered around PIR dates.
Elle
- At 7:59am on June 14, 2009,
Karen Gallagher said…
- no I was not the first person but I was one of the first 5 or 6 that signed up.
It has been fun to watch the site grow!!
- At 7:53pm on June 13, 2009,
Tina said…
- Sorry late night. Jason's at Goose Creek not GL. Json's an ET he was in the Enlisted Class 0902 Section 3 at graduation.
- At 10:43pm on June 12, 2009,
Tina said…
- Cynthia,
My son Jason graduated June 5th from Power Schools @ GL. WE went for 2 days then he and his wife followed us home. He has been home this week for a short leave. Have not seen a lot of them they have been making the rounds seing family. I try to go up every 2-3 months. He will be on hold for about 2 months. Before he starts protoype.
- At 8:25pm on June 8, 2009,
ADN said… - I just read your post that said you are in Goose Creek and did get to be there for Steven's Power School graduation. So happy for you! Kendall said he put in for NY but the talk is his class will be put on hold and he doesn't know if he will get NY because of all the problems there. I had no clue he would want to go to NY. He wanted to see the world so maybe this is part of that goal.
Haven't heard anything concrete yet about the college thing. The paperwork is making it's rounds. Hope to hear soon.
Enjoy your time with Steven. Is he coming home on leave?
- At 6:46pm on June 3, 2009,
Sherry James said… - Hey Cynthia,
Thanks for mentioning that you saw the NFM ad and your compliment! Someone from N4M just contacted last year after I'd joined and asked if I was interested in helping and I said yes. I was glad to help for the organizations that does so much for us all... the Navy and N4M. Thanks again, Sherry
- At 5:25pm on May 23, 2009,
Cheryl Boyer said… - Gosh it was so good to hear from you! Sounds like our sailors are doing so well! You sound great, so glad everything's wonderful! Can you believe how much the site's grown? Man, we're the early birds here, so much has gone on with us all in such a short time, how could we help but be so close! I have missed you though, come back soon!!! Love, Cheryl
- At 12:41pm on May 13, 2009,
ADN said…
- Cindy,
I know how difficult finances can be and if you can’t afford to go to Power School graduation, I am sure Steven understands. It is only a 10 drive for me, so that is not too bad. And I do have some money saved up for the trip. I have it put away so I don’t “accidentally” spend it on something else. I have not seen my son since Christmas and July 31st is still a ways off. His birthday is in July so this would be a double celebration for us. His dad may be able to go and my sister from Plano is going to try to drive out here and us drive to GC together so that will help me on the financial part. We will share out the expense.
Kendall said they are told about a month before Power School ends as to where they will be doing Prototype. Has Steven heard yet where he will be?
I am so sorry to hear about your dad. (Mine passed away four years ago in April.) I am sure it was an honor for your son to be a pallbearer for his grandfather – difficult as it must have been.
How is the healing process coming along? Have you decided to go to school for medical records training? I took three tests yesterday, have one to take today and one tomorrow. Then I should be able to register for classes. Did extremely well so far on the tests and hoping to continue to do so. It is just hard to believe I will be a full time student at 55! But if TRA is going to pay for it, I am willing to get a degree in Business Management. And the college I am going to go to has a 100% placement record. Hopefully by December 2010 the economy will have improved enough for me to get a job.
Things are still going well for my son. He doesn’t seem to be struggling so I am happy about that. It looks like those that fail out of nuke are now being processed out of the Navy. Just too many people enlisting due to the bad economy so there are not any jobs open in other areas. This makes it even more stressful for those that are having difficulties with the intensity of the schooling.
Talked to him four times Sunday. I guess he could tell I was really missing him that day. I was just pleased that he remembered it was Mother’s Day!
Let me know how things are going for you. Blessings to you, Anita
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