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Susan... It was great to see you too. We did have a great time seeing our son but didn't get much time with him... His busy College Life took over I guess. He love the Color Guard position... and seems to love his new life as a midshipman... Has g...
Hip Hip Horray!!!
That is GREAT news Susan... I'm sure that gives you a bit of relief. Ms. Vasquez was AWESOME in helping Jeff get stuff accomplished during admissions so I am confident she will have David's best interest at heart.
We just booked out tickets for F...
I agree with Paulette... this is the time for giving a heads up to his NROTC advisor - you know the one we met - and let her know what is going on... she might be able to shed some light on the situation either for you or for the Unit. I am just s...
I LOVE that idea Daria... I think I am going to do that even though my son seems to be adjusting just fine... my issue is just that - mine... I'm missing talking to him. I'm glad he's doing good but it would be nice if he called and told me so... ...
Susan... So sorry to hear that he's not feeling connected. I would think it would be hard for him as he doesn't have the hanging out time that the rest of the unit has... but I also think the Unit should be watching out for him... you know - no ma...
That is good information to know Daria... Thanks!
Interesting Susan... It really makes the reality of all of this to set in... thanks for posting.
the earlier you get the paperwork the better... that means that you have more boards to review your application... My son waited and we did not find out until the end of March... A little scary!
University of Minnesota has no clue what I am talking about when we ask about the waiver... can someone tell me who they talked to to get this. Housing? ROTC? FInancial Dept? They said they have never heard of such a thing so I was hoping to get s...
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GREAT Job Susan... This is wonderful!
Susan's advice is perfect. We went through 2 boards and my son is an Engineering major. My advice is to make sure that the schools your son chooses you also start the application process for them. We had not completed that process when he received...
My Son, Jeff, had his awards ceremony last night... The school did everything in their power to not recognize them... We are in Texas and the Football Scholarships are a HUGE deal. We had an USNA appointment and another Naval Officer also came to ...
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- At 1:08pm on August 30, 2009,
NavyMomXXXY said…
- Hi Julie - found you through Susan W. My daughter graduated from UMN's NROTC program in 2007, so if you have any questions, I may be able to help. Understand you were able to meet in person yesterday - how cool is that! Hope to talk to you soon
- At 10:45pm on May 10, 2009,
Sherry James said… - Hi Julie,
Welcome to N4M and the NROTC group. Congratulations on your son's selection for an NROTC scholarship! Feel free to write, Sherry
- At 7:20pm on May 9, 2009,
Karen Gallagher said… - Welcome aboard!!
We are so glad that you are here! This is a great place to meet others that know exactly how you feel!
We have something for everyone here groups from boot camp moms to overseas moms and moms that like to scrap book. We have meet and greets to events that the moms set up to meet each other and have dinner or an outing. There are groups to help you with each and every step of this wonderful adventure that our children have chosen called the US Navy.
Please tell us about your sailor and what they have chosen to do in the navy and ohh yeah we LOVE pictures of everyone !!
- At 2:02pm on May 9, 2009,
Pat said… - Hi Julie, welcome to Navy for Mom's:)) You will find a lot of answers, support and encouragement here. My daughter, Ashley, has been in the Navy since July 2007 and is an IT. What is your son/daughter doing with the Navy? If you have any questions, please don't hesitate to ask. I'm glad you joined and look forward to hearing more about you & your Sailor. Pat
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- I am a mother of 2 boys - one going off to Univ of MN on a NROTC Scholarship and one finishing his Freshman Year in High School.
I work fulltime for a non profit as a project manager and I also run a small non profit in memory of my daughter called Tea for Joy. We raise funds for families touched by Spina Bifida. This is our 11th year and we are launching a Golf Tournament this year. Our family volunteers at the Camp each summer and fall so my daughter has really left a mark on our family.
I am married to the most wonderful husband ever - and we have been married for 21 years.
I love to cook (not bake, swim, snorkle, travel, scrapbook (although I barely take the time) and work in my flower garden.
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