Navy For Moms

Debi Samuels
  • 48, Female
  • Albertville
  • United States
Share 

Debi Samuels's Friends

Debi Samuels's Groups

Debi Samuels's Discussions

Class 0903
1 Reply

Started this discussion. Last reply by Paula May 4.

NEW MOMS READ FIRST

Replied May. 22, 2008

New Moms You Have to read this

Replied May. 21, 2008

Debi Samuels's Events

 

Debi Samuels's Page

Latest Activity

Debi Samuels is attending Lynne Meeks's event
Power School Graduation at Goose Creek, SC
July 31, 2010 from 9am to 9:45am
Graduation from Power School in goose Creek, Sc on July 31, 2009. Is anyone other than us going? Not sure of the time, but I think it begins at 9.
July 21
Debi Samuels replied to carols_kitchen's discussion 'Power School grad 7/31/09' in the group NUKE moms
Hi Navy Moms! My son is also graduating from power school on the 31st at 9am. He is in class 0903 too. He is staying in Goose Creek. Does anyone know if N4M's are wearing anything special or meeting anywhere? I'd love to meet you guys. We are stay...
July 21
Paula replied to Debi Samuels's discussion 'Class 0903'
Never even heard of it? What is Power school?
May 4
Debi Samuels updated their profile
May 3
Wendy (Jim's mom) left a comment for Debi Samuels
May 2
Debi Samuels added a discussion
Class 0903
Does anyone have a sailor in class 0903 graduating Power School July 31st 2009?
May 2
Debi Samuels commented on Karen Gallagher's group 'NUKE moms'
Thanks for the info, Maegan, I will look at Hampton Inn. What exactly are the villas? Can anyone stay there and are they closer than the nicer hotels?
March 24
Wendy (Jim's mom) left a comment for Debi Samuels
March 24

Profile Information

About me:
My son, Daniel, arrived in Great Lakes on May 13th. He is 23. I am 47, married, and live in Alabama with my second husband, a retired Marine, not Daniel's father. We enjoy classic cars and both my son and I have new Mustang GT's. My husband is a retired Marine and Vietnam Veteran so he is very supportive. Daniel is a red-head with the build of a football player. He has an Associates Degree in Computer Engineering Technology. I thought when he got his degree I couldn't be any prouder but his choice to join the Navy was even better.
He is now in Goose Creek, SC at the Naval Nuclear Power Training Command in Power School. We went to visit him while he was in A-school in October of 2008. He graduates Power School on July 31st from class 0903. I can't wait to go to the graduation! He still doesn't know if he is going to Groton or will stay in Goose Creek.
I am here to support or represent my:
Child/Stepchild
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:
I haven't really learned anything yet, other than how to worry! LOL I guess worry is the most prevalent emotion for a parent during the boot camp period. Now that he is in Power School I think pride has taken over and I realize he is a man (though he will always be my boy) . My heart catches when I hear his voice and he tells me how hard he is studying and how well he is doing. I am learning to let go.
Through this Navy experience, I now believe:
It was positive and maturing. Our relationship has grown stronger.

Comment Wall (82 comments)

You need to be a member of Navy For Moms to add comments!

Join this Ning Network

At 3:45pm on May 2, 2009, Wendy (Jim's mom) said…
Power school graduation is in the morning with about 400 sailors graduating. That's a lot more than I was expecting. The sailors' names are announced individually as they are handed their certificate and they make it easy for you to take a good picture of them receiving it. He will know where he will be for prototype before he graduates from power school. They usually get what they request.
At 12:41am on March 24, 2009, Wendy (Jim's mom) said…
Hi Debi - I'm a member of nuke moms too. You can send messages to people just by clicking on their picture
At 11:32am on July 5, 2008, Karla Doss Duncan said…
No ma'm I am not in GL. I am home in Alabama. My sailor graduated from boot camp last year. We did get to spend the 4th with him though! A whole 9 hrs!!!! He brought his current girlfriend so we didn't get alot of one on one though. I was just blessed to have him there. He left this morning going back to Jacksonville, FL. We will get to go see him graduate from "C" school on July 21st! He told us yesterday he is 1st in his class (he only has 7 people including him in his class- too funny!). He brought 2 sailor friends. They were very sweet. I know you will enjoy Navy Pier! We really did- we ate at Bubba Gump's and stopped to have some foreign type of ice cream that was really good. I have some pictures on my page here or at my other site. www.heartsandstripes.ning.com.
Enjoy time with your sailor!! Blessings to you! :)
At 5:28pm on July 1, 2008, Karla Doss Duncan said…
Hey Debi, how's it goin?
At 2:07pm on July 1, 2008, Debi Samuels said…
Phyllis, I guess you have probably already left, but we are at the Comfort Inn in Lebanon Indiana, and we will be leaving in the morning for Great Lakes. Have a great trip. The weather is awesome, I am heading for the pool!
At 9:33pm on June 26, 2008, Phyllis Jeff said…
hi debi, i hope that you get this messsage before you bring your computer!!!!! i haven't heard from trenton but i'm sure that he is okay. how is daniel? they can't help but be tired i hope that your drive go well be careful and i will see you there.
At 6:16pm on June 26, 2008, Phyllis Jeff said…
hey debi, did you get a letter today? how was your day? are you ready to go?
At 10:42am on June 25, 2008, Barb Pruitt said…
I don't know if this is too late, but you will get the pass with the info from your son. Sorry it took me so long to get back with you, I went on vacation to go see my daughter she is stationed in Norfolk. And of course then got behind on what I should be doing at home.
At 10:07pm on June 22, 2008, Phyllis Jeff said…
hi debi, how are you? have you heard from daniel? how was the weekend? we are on the count down 10 days left!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! what a great feeling and i can't wait!!.
At 10:29pm on June 20, 2008, Phyllis Jeff said…
hi debi, i did get a call but i missed it because i had it on vibrate at the hair saloon,but he called his sister which is the next best thing to mom!!!!! and he told her that he is doing fine. i didn't get my letter this week but he told her that he had wrote one so maybe tomorrow. trenton is going to florida to school if everything is the same, i'm ready for pir!!!!!! i will be looking for you and daniel i can't wait to meet you you also have a safe trip, see you there.

View All Comments

 
 

First Time Here?

Before you get started, make sure to read over our Community Guidelines.

Create a profile so you can post Photos and Videos of your son or daughter and share stories with other moms.

If you’re looking for specific answers or just someone to talk with one-on-one, browse the Forums or search Members profiles.

Navy Speak

See this PDF for Navy Speak

N4M Merchandise

printfection
cafepress
zazzle

**Please note: Profits generated in the production of this merchandise are not being awarded to the Navy or any of its suppliers. Any profit made is retained by cafepress, zazzle, or printfection

Badge

Loading…

Get Badge

Events

November 2009
SMTWTFS
1234567
891011121314
15161718192021
22232425262728
2930
       
 

© 2009   Created by Navy for Moms Admin   |   Community Guidelines

Badges  |  Report an Issue  |  Privacy  |  Terms of Service

Sign in to chat!