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Kari (Brads mom)
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Kari (Brads mom)'s Discussions
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just wanted to say hi everyone, its been so long since i checked in here :( All is good here, Brad is waiting to "class up" and start school there in GL, but is now "phase 2" so he can wear civvies, go wherever he wants, etc :) he is going with a ...
oncnurse - You have almost the exact same story as so many of us. My son and our family went thru EXACTLY what you are going thru in September. Here is the link to the FIT page - http://www.navyformoms.com/group/fitprogram. Please come over and re...
He will get several tries before graduation. I am sure he will make it!! But, if by chance, he does not make it, he will be put in the FIT program, until he does. My son just went through the FIT Program, three weeks, and those three weeks were to...
My son is having the same trouble. He called on 11/11 and said that he is having difficulty with the run. He needs to make up 45 seconds in a week and a half. I am so scared he will not make it. I have been crying and praying since that phone call...
My son's PIR was on June 13, 2008. He, too had trouble passing the run. He called us very upset to tell us that he didn't pass and was to take in the next week, on Wed. before battlestations on the next day. If he didn't pass then, he was going to...
Yes, I had the exact same thing happened to my son. I was told not to come out! So wait to hear from him or the recruiter or try to contact his superior. He was transferred out of his regular class rotation which meant he never was able to attend ...
I think I need to pick one of those up Barbara- great idea! Ive got a few things to send Brad and wanted to make some cookies and stuff to go too.......... getting so excited for him to come home for Christmas!
Hi Vickie,
My son also did not pass the run and is currently in a different division. I got to speak to his chief (that's what my recruit called him) and he said he had full confidence in him. It was very encouraging. My son also has a lot of good...
My son went through this last year. Things do happen with the recruits. Just stand behind him, he will have more training opportunities ahead. He will become stronger, just stand behind your sailor.
My sailor has graduated and moved onto his new ...
We just got that same phone call today. Our daughter missed her run by 10 seconds, which I was like ok its 10 seconds, the amount of time it would take you at home to walk from the kitchen to the bathroom. So I just tried to encourage her the best...
Hi Kari,
My son failed his run as well. He was placed in FIT and is extremely upset. I didn't mind all these facts, eventually he will pass. What I was upset about was the fact that he was supposed to graduate today. I actually flew up to IL to be...
I got a phone call from my son who is supposed to graduate the 30th telling me that he did not pass his run. He was very upset and his voice was so faint that I could hardly hear him on the phone. I encouraged him to get past this obstacle and to ...
Kari,
He is going to GL A school. He just found out today that he will be finally transferred over on thursday the 29th. He is FC under computer electonics.
He too is enjoying some great leisure time before starting the next leg of his journey.
Lisa
My daughter had a hard time passing the run. She called me and was disappointed. I told her before make that final try, say a prayer, get a good nite's sleep and don't break out at full steam. She must gradully pick up the pace and time herself . ...
I went to my daughter graduation and could not see her but they let my talk to her. That made me feel a lot better. Hi Brads mom you must pray and be strong for him the more encourgement you give him, the better. I know my daugher went threw the s...
If I remember right and he passes the run, he will graduate but you may not know from week to week. He may also get other chances to pass the run prior to graduation. I remember when my son graduated from boot camp. There are instructors who walk ...
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- At 8:25pm on October 21, 2009,
Shirley (Cleveland Mom) said… - I have been reading and wondering if he made it - Thank you Jesus!! I have tears as this is an answered prayer. The other posts are right there were a lot of Navy Mom's out here who said a prayer for your son. I could feel your heart ache even here in Orlando, FL. and I am so happy for you and your family YEAHHH
- At 2:44pm on October 21, 2009,
SONYA WA.ST. MOM said… - I'm so happy your son is now a US Sailor, congrads to him and his new future. I understand the stress he and you was under I had to go threw this also..But with alot of pray they always seem to make it. How was PIR, my sailors PIR was on the 9th of Oct..it was awesome.
- At 11:39pm on October 19, 2009,
Millye said… - Kari, please update us on Brad and his current status. You all have been in my thoughts and prayers.
- At 12:09pm on October 19, 2009,
Kathryn said… - So, inquiring minds???? How was the weekend? Did Brad pass? If not, did you still get to see him? I hope everything went well
- At 10:52am on October 15, 2009,
Joanie Tyler's Mom(PIR08/07/09) said… - Praying for you and your son! Hope you get to see him!
- At 8:59pm on October 14, 2009,
Amy...Mom Of A SAILOR! said… - Kari...I have lit my blue candle agin and said a prayer for both you and Brad. I hope to be able to meet you at PIR on Friday.
- At 8:39pm on October 13, 2009,
Millye said…
- My daughter, Claire, was in the same situation as your son. She called very distraught. She, too, passed all of her physical requirements, except for the running. She too said that she would get to try one more time before graduation-otherwise, she won't be graduating ontime. She was crying and very upset. She said something about getting to do the PFA in Battlestations. Our hearts were breaking and we didn't know what to say or do to her, other than offer her all of our love and support. It was so hard to hear her on the phone, because she was upset and crying and not talking very loudly. I kept reassuring her that she could do it and to keep her chin up. I was strong while we were talking, but I felt as if I was being tormented. For this has been her lifelong dream and the thought that she is having all of this trouble is beyond my comprehension. Claire made a 99 on her ASVAB and tried so hard in BC. She did well in everything else and was been soooo upbeat until now. There is a happy ending to this story. She had a running partner who paced her throughout the run and her entire group came out to cheer her on. She redid her run and passed it with 13 seconds to spare. She did BS that night and had PIR the next morning. Don and I went to Great Lakes saying our prayers continually without knowing any of this. We had talked to the Ombudsman on the base and he and Claire called us after her run. Imagine both of their surprise when we told them we KNEW she could do it and we came because of our faith in that knowledge and that we were on Highway 137 right outside of the gate!!! Our daughter is now an ET on the USS George Washington deployed out of Yokosuka, Japan. We will keep your son in your prayers and lift him up. He needs prayers and support from everyone, as do you. Hang in there...be strong and positive for him. If he does not graduate, they will still let you see him and he'll continue to work out until he passes the run. Then he'll graduate that week if possible. They don't give up on these sailors who have a tough time passing. They have put too much time and money and attention in them to do that. Remind your son that he is worth all of this-that he has made it thru tough times before and will again. Tough times don't last, but tough people sure do. Please keep me posted.
- At 10:52am on October 13, 2009,
musicbabe48,Betty said… - Kari,
Thanks so much for the info regarding honor grads!
- At 6:04am on May 7, 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 !!
Please let me know if you have any questions I can help you with.
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