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Started this discussion. Last reply by Diane(Alyssa's Mommy) Mar 20.

Hi all.....I have returned~~Long story!!

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Diane(Alyssa's Mommy) replied to Diane(Alyssa's Mommy)'s discussion 'Havent been online in a while'

Thank you for your support....

March 20

Denise 2 replied to Diane(Alyssa's Mommy)'s discussion 'Havent been online in a while'

Sounds like your daughter is going through a rough patch right now. I hope and pray that all will work out for the best.

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Hi all...how are all your sailors? I dont even have enough time to tell you what Alyssa has been thru....and its not too good!! I just pray she gets thru this and isnt seperated from the Navy!!!! Ugh

March 19

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My daughter just PIR on Sept 26...she is headed for Pensacola for A school, graduation was amazing and I was SO PROUD........
(My youngest and only daughter is at Boot Camp...its rough...but I know she will be okay! But I need all the support I can get. She called me when her plane landed about 730 pm Tues....she was crying and scared. I told her she can do anything. She said she was alone too...(not literally) I said no your not....Your Mommy is always in your heart!!!! Never thought it would be this hard. I miss her so much. Last call was around 11pm...she said Mommy I am here...I am ok...I love you...talk to you in about 3 wks (UGH) Alyssa is now in Division 361 Ship 5..USS Theodore Roosevelt
I got a phone call on 8-12-08 and was shocked to hear her voice!!! I have a 21 yr old son and a 15 month old Granddaughter!!!)

I am here to support or represent my:

Alyssa

Stage of (Sailor’s) Navy Career?

Enlisted

When I heard “Navy,” I:

Was concerned or afraid, Needed to learn more about it, Encouraged him/her

From my experience with the Navy, the most important thing I learned was:

That she will be safe....and to learn how to let go a bit, to the precious gift God gave me. Alyssa and her older brother are the two best gifts I could have ever gotten. I am proud of each of them everyday!

Through this Navy experience, I now believe:

Our relationship has grown stronger, The Navy has a lot to offer

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Almost PIR Time...

I cannot wait...only 5 more days! I do think this 8wks went pretty fast! But none the less I still miss her!!!! I cant wait til I can hug her again. She will probably say "MOMMY YOUR SQUISHING ME"..I know I will need tissues galore! I plan on taking lots of pictures.... and enjoying every minute I can with her that weekend! She wants me to send her her straightner, eye makeup and a Victoria Secret Bra..which I have to go buy. I guess I will have to over nite it to her so she has it in time!
I ho… Continue

Posted on September 21, 2008 at 9:00am — 6 Comments

Update #2

I received 2 letters today, but they were actually written before I spoke to her last week!! Her second letter was so funny, she had me laughing so hard!! She says she misses Philly wants WAWA...but told me not to send her food, weapons or PORN.....(thats my girl)...I can tell by her letter she is worried about me, but .... I told her not to worry!!! She said the food is nasty, the orange juice tastes like lysol and the eggs are fake!!!! I told her when she has Liberty we can go eat whatever she… Continue

Posted on August 21, 2008 at 4:32pm —

Update...

I received the infamous "box" on Friday last week, I was ok opening it...I knew what to expect. Sunday I found myself wanting to pick up the phone to call her, and went oops, you cant. I got the form letter on Monday, with a little blip at the end that said "Hey Mommy! I'm here safe and sound. I'm doing OK. I miss everyone. Give my address out. I love you. xoxo!" Tuesday afternoon I got a phone call from 875 area code, almost didnt answer, I did and I heard "MOMMY???" I screamed so loud..Lyssie… Continue

Posted on August 13, 2008 at 9:55am — 7 Comments

Seriously the Navy Recruiters

Should hand a flyer out for this website and Navy for Dad's....I wish I would have found it a year ago when she enlisted. I may not have been such a wreck (who am I kidding I would of)

Posted on August 9, 2008 at 1:03pm — 5 Comments

My Girl

My daughter leaves tomorrow.....she is in her hotel tonight...amazingly found some of her girlfriends from home to go out to dinner with. Somehow, this child will be fine.....its Mom who isnt going to be ok. I know its only 8 wks...but she has never been away for long. She goes to Great Lakes tomorrow.....(sniff sniff)

Posted on August 5, 2008 at 8:30am — 2 Comments

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At 9:56pm on January 17, 2009, Kathy said…: Where do you live in Philly? I'm right outside the city limits in Cheltenham near Burholme and Fox Chase. Loved your post above about your daughter missing Wawa! My son couldn't wait to have his Wawa fix when he was home on leave! Wawa's awesome!

At 12:52am on October 11, 2008, Barbara's Page said…: Dear Diane,
A Qucik "Hi" and how are you?
Take care and God bless.
Barbara

At 11:20am on September 25, 2008, Diane(Alyssa's Mommy) said…: well im safe and sound in.chicago....

At 9:12pm on September 21, 2008, kristie flinn said…: Thanks Diane...my husband looked it up and found it...lol.
Ready for PIR??????? I am!!!!!!!!!

At 11:51am on September 21, 2008, Dakota's Family said…: Div 361 has Battle Stations on Tuesday. They will be able to call on Wednesday sometime after vattle stations are complete. The call is anywhere from 12:00 to 4:00 est.

At 10:11am on September 21, 2008, Dakota's Family said…: This link will explain Battle Stations in detail for you.

http://www.navy.mil/search/display.asp?story_id=30434

At 10:05am on September 21, 2008, Dakota's Family said…: Diane (Alyssa's Mom)
Battle Stations is a simulatated test that take place on a Ship. It simulates disasters that have taken place on real Ships. The recruits start this test at 8 pm and it last about 12 hours. They work at a team to "survive" , its the last test before they are truly Saliors and are able to graduate. Tjhere is a forum and some video of Battle Stations. I will try to find it for you.

At 9:48am on September 21, 2008, Diane(Alyssa's Mommy) said…: Someone explain "Battlestations"!

At 10:46pm on September 20, 2008, Barbara's Page said…: Dear Diane,
Your doing better than us!! HAHA!! You thought of the pen, I never gave that a thought. A mom mentioned it to me, before we left!! HAHA!!
Your so lucky that Alyssa paid for her pictures already. We got stuck with that. We have no family at all. Kim did buy the smallest package she could. The pictures went for $ 140 and are collecting dust on the side of my bed.
I took out the large picture of Kim, and displayed it in the living room. We have the wallets, only three, that's all we need.
Everything else is collecting dust.
If I don't hear from you prior to graduation, have a safe trip!!
You take care and God bless.
Barbara

At 1:18am on September 20, 2008, Barbara's Page said…: Dear Diane,
Your down for the count now!!HAHA!! Congratulations on Alyssa's pending graduation!!!

Since your so close, I'll write down my handy little tidbit information on graduation!! HAHA!!

You do need a car, everything is far apart.
graduation:
1) bring photo ID, camera, and tissues
2) Get there early, the security line is long. If your driving
in, the car line is also long and the cars get inspected
as well, with the hood and trunk opened.
3) Bring a white towel for Alyssa to sit on, in case she's
still in the all white uniform. You could also buy a stain
remover pen as well.
4) Bring a blank check, Alyssa will be picking up her
Navy pictures after graduation.
5) If Alyssa has time to spend in the hotel, bring some
civilain clothes for her to be relaxed in the room.
I am so happy for both of you Congratulations!!
Please keep in touch.
Take care and God bless.
Barbara

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