Navy For Moms

Kate
  • Female
  • West Bloomfield, MI
  • United States
Share 
  • Blog Posts
  • Discussions (1)
  • Events
  • Groups
  • Photos
  • Photo Albums
  • Videos

Kate's Discussions

Son's leaving for Boot Camp 11/03, anyone else?

Hi Pat, My son Brian also left for bootcamp on November 3rd. He arrived at GL on Nov 4th and we are also from Michigan. West Bloomfield area. Just got our form letter Brian is Ship 03 division 045....

Replied Nov 14

 

Kate's Page

Latest Activity

Evan'sMom(Kathy)ship03div045 left a comment for Kate
yesterday
Kate updated their profile
yesterday
Kate left a comment for Evan'sMom(Kathy)ship03div045
yesterday
Evan'sMom(Kathy)ship03div045 left a comment for Kate
yesterday
Kate left a comment for Evan'sMom(Kathy)ship03div045
November 17
Barbara's Page left a comment for Kate
November 15
Kate replied to Pat Zilavetz's discussion 'Son's leaving for Boot Camp 11/03, anyone else?'
Hi Pat, My son Brian also left for bootcamp on November 3rd. He arrived at GL on Nov 4th and we are also from Michigan. West Bloomfield area. Just got our form letter Brian is Ship 03 division 045. Is this the same as your son Mike? Please write a...
November 14
Kate left a comment for colldav79
November 14
Barbara's Page left a comment for Kate
November 14
colldav79 left a comment for Kate
November 13
Becky left a comment for Kate
November 13
Kate left a comment for Becky
November 13
Kate left a comment for Kate
November 10
Barbara's Page left a comment for Kate
November 10
Kate is now a member of Navy For Moms
Welcome Them!
November 10

Profile Information

I am here to support or represent my:
Son/Daughter
Stage of (Sailor’s) Navy Career?
Enlisted
When I heard “Navy,” I:
Was proud and encouraged it

Comment Wall (8 comments)

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

Join this Ning Network

At 10:33pm on November 22, 2009, Evan'sMom(Kathy)ship03div045 said…
Kate, I am familar with West Bloomfield as well. I have 4 boys, Evan is my oldest. My second son, Kyle was a patient at Maplegrove, which is at Henry Ford West Bloomfiled. So we many trips out there.
Well, I should say that my family, as well as some people from this site are staying at the Ramada. The Ramada is where they have the meet & greet the night before for families attending graduation at GL. But people are staying at all different places. I think the Ramada and the Navy Lodge are the two mostly mentioned on this site. We will be leaving on Thurs. to arrive in the afternoon, hopefully, and then relax, attend the meet & greet, go to bed early and prepare for early morning and eventful day on friday. At the Ramada you can change your resv. anytime before the day of check in...so if something were to happen, I figure I can change...but I wanted to make sure I had rooms there...we have more family going, so I needed to reserve 3 rooms.
Evan will stay at GL for A school. He is going into Advanced Electronics Computer Field (AECF).
At 1:14am on November 22, 2009, Evan'sMom(Kathy)ship03div045 said…
Hi Kate. Sorry I have not replied sooner, I guess I need to check my page more often. Yes, my son is ship 03/div 045. We live in Chelsea Michigan, which is about 15-20 miles west of Ann Arbor. I think that makes 4 of us in div 045. There is also Meilin and Kelly.
Have you made hotel arrangements for PIR? We are staying at the Ramada. Where will your son go for A school? What is his job/training?
At 1:17am on November 15, 2009, Barbara's Page said…
Dear Kate,
How wonderful. Don't misplace this. The Form letter now is all updated. It used to be a graduation package mailed on the fourth week. Now it just combined everything.
That's cute, he kept his sence of humor with the "HAHA" Great.

Now, remember, just in case, when you recieve Brian's long letter, probably next week, it may sad. Don't panic. His letters will become more uplifting.

It takes the recruits a few weeks to adjust to everything. Anything new is hard! HAHA!

Now you write to him all you want. He may even call you in the next two weeks. You should have something like 3-4 phone calls before he graduates.

Thank you for your compliment. I went through all this last year myself. Boot Camp is scary for us moms! HAHA! Many moms here helped me through it.

Please stay in touch.
Take care and God bless,
Barbara
At 1:15am on November 14, 2009, Barbara's Page said…
Dear Kate,
How are you? This Navy for moms is such a blessing.
We all hated that box, it does leave an empty feeling inside.
The first week is all processing, and getting everything they need, uniform and what ever else. They all see a doctor and the Navy dentest as well. The second week, I beleive starts the program of training and exercizing.

Here's what to expect. You have the box, so sometime next week you'll receive the Form letter. Don't misplace this. It's now combined with graduation information. It will have your son's address along with the Division and Ship numbers.
On the back should be a couple of sentences from your son. You'll have some relieif seeing his handwritting.

Around the third week, you'll recieve your first long letter from your son. Warning, it may be sad. Don't panic if it is. His letters will get more uplifting.
You may even get a phone call the following weekend from him.

Once the recruits get into the rountine of Boot Camp and over being homesick, they all like Boot Camp, beleive it or not.

It's the moms having the nervous breakdowns! HAHA!
Boot Camp isn't as horrible as us moms picture it.

Please stay in contact with other Navy moms. I'm here everyday, Together, we'll help you thorugh Boot Camp....we haven't lost a mom yet! HAHA!

Please don't hesitate to write.
Take care and God bless,
Barbara
At 10:01pm on November 13, 2009, colldav79 said…
hi kate my name is colleen my son has been gone now for 2 weeks from this past wednesday i miss him so much he is at great lakes i just got my first letter and it made me cry he is 26 years old and has never been away from home please keep in touch he is graduating dec 30th where are you located i am in texas fort hood/killeen area let me know thanks and barbara is wonderful
At 6:54pm on November 13, 2009, Becky said…
The recruiter told my dtr-in-law that date. We are still waiting for the official date. It seems everyone gets the letters at different times. I wouldn't be worried.
At 8:07pm on November 10, 2009, Kate said…
Thanks Barb for your warm welcome to Navy for Moms. My son Brian arrived at basic last Wednesday and today we received his box. It was sad to open it and see all the things he had taken with him in the box, but I know he is where he wants to be. We are waiting for his first letter so we can find out his address. Been missing him this last week has felt like an eternity since I last saw my son. I have been searching the internet trying to find out what he is doing in the second week of his training. If you or anyone else can give me some insight into the training process I would apreciate it. Thanks again, Kate
At 3:58am on November 10, 2009, Barbara's Page said…
Glitter Graphics

Welcome Glitter Graphics

Feel free to write.
Take care,
Barbara
 
 

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!