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I wish I could get motivated to decorate. We have had our tree up for a few weeks now. We had Christmas on Thanksgiving, so I don't think I will put anything else up. I feel like I am on pins and needles. I am anxious for my son to get his waiver ...
Happy Thanksgiving Everyone! We are celebrating Christmas today too! Our son has 12 days until boot camp. I am very proud of him, but my anxiety seems to be overflowing too! I hope everyone has a great day with the "navy kid" and try not to worry ...
Welcome Lucky's Mom. My son is also starting b c on December 8th. He joined back in January and I can hardly believe that it is time already for him to go. I am proud of him and honored to be a Navy Mom, but I am still sad that he is leaving. I am...
Gary is 18. I can't believe how fast the days are counting down. I am trying to not think about how much I am going to miss him.
My son Gary leaves Dec. 7 but official BC date is the 8th. We are from Illinois and he is going to be an electrician mate. Hope everyone had a great day! Try not to worry so much.
Carole-I am glad to hear you got good news today!
Hope everyone had a good day. I can feel myself stressing out about the upcoming departure. I found out today that my son may have to go to MEPS early if his weight is to low. He has no fat, just bones and muscle. He is tall and thin. His recruite...
Winter weather in Chicago can be blustering cold, below zero at times and lots of snow. But I have heard that a lot of training time is indoors. As for the airport, your right their could be delays, it is all about what happens with the weather. I...
I just reading on the November boot camp group and got some good information. One mom said she numbered her letters so that if her child got a bunch on the same day he/she would be able to read them in the order that she wrote them. They also said...
We live in the middle of Illinois, about 3 1/2 hours away from BC. I worry all the time too! I know everything will be fine, but I can't help myself. Does anyone know if we could see our kids on Christmas day. I read on another group that they mig...
My son's boot camp starts on Dec. 8th, but he leaves on the 7th. We live in Illinois, so I am thankful that he is use to the cold weather and that we are close.
We are having Christmas on Thanksgiving since our son is leaving for boot camp on December 8th. Our tree is up and we decorated it red, white, and blue. My main problem is what do you get an 18 year old boy who is leaving for boot camp in less tha...
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- About me:
- My son is leaving for boot camp on December 7th. Boot camp begins on Dec. 8, 2009. I am a kindergarten teacher. I have two children. A daughter (22) and a son (18). My son is joining the Navy. I have had the most wonderful husband for 23 years.
- I am here to support or represent my:
- Son/Daughter
- Stage of (Sailor’s) Navy Career?
- Waiting to leave for Boot Camp
- When I heard “Navy,” I:
- Was proud and encouraged it
- From my experience with the Navy, the most important thing I learned was:
- The Navy has helped my son set goal for his future.
- Through this Navy experience, I now believe:
- It was positive and maturing. Our relationship has grown stronger.
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- At 11:54pm on November 15, 2009,
Barbara's Page said…
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- At 9:53am on November 14, 2009,
carols_kitchen said…
- Glad to have you with us. Please join in the conversation at http://www.navyformoms.com/group/illinoisn4m
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- At 12:16pm on November 13, 2009,
Brenda S., aka, Sailor Moon said… 
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