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I got a very short letter from Ryan yesterday. Said he didnt have anything to say becuase he had just talked to me the day before. Asked me not to cry when I see him (not sure how i will manage that) said he would talk to me next week.
OBWife I am so sorry about your dog. I know my dogs are just like childen to me. One of my dogs is not well and there are days when I think this is "the day". It must be awful not having your husband there in person to lean on. I know he is there ...
I got my call on the 22nd too. It was so nice to hear Ryan's voice. He talked about making it rain and the gas chamber. Things we don't want to think about. He said neither were "that bad" I can't even imagine. These men and women are so strong. I...
I wore office attire and felt very comfortable....plus, I think my son was glad I wasn't in jeans and a t-shirt. This was his special day! A business pants suit and low pumps, I didn't have any problem climbing the bleachers.
I just went to my Daughters graduation. Small kids can wear jeans with a nice Polo shirt or a nice dress shirt. Many had Navy t-shirts on and some went dressed up and some went dressed down. Doesnt really matter. Just not like shorts and a tank to...
My son David left for Basic Training Aug 19th. I am suffering to say the least. When does he get to call home? Length of call? Is it monitored? Is graduation exactly 9 wks from departure? Thanks to any and all who can send info
It's just my opinion, but at my son's PIR I thought a lot of people were dressed too casually. I think it was disrespectful to our young men and women who worked so hard for this occasion for people to be wearing torn jeans and flip flops. I'd say...
Everything seems to go. We saw everything from parents in suits and dresses to blue jeans. Yes, you will be climbing bleachers and will want to take pictures and by all means, wear comfortable shoes.
Enjoy and have fun! It will be a very memorabl...
Dressy comfortable clothes, you'll be climbing bleachers...I saw jeans, dressy dresses, whatever! just be there, have tissues! I'd put younger boys in nice jeans and a polo shirt, it'll be hot if you're going soon.
Just remember you'll be taking ...
OK all moms of current graduations and past. Help us out please. How dressy. What should we wear? Is it very dressy? Semi dressy? No jeans for the younger kids I'm wondering?? All advice will be good advice. Thank you all in advance.
Kirsty
PIR 9/...
I missed my call from Ryan on Saturday. He said he was getting better. I didn't know he was sick. Yesterday I got his letter. I usually get one on Wednesday sometimes one on Thursday. He said things are going well and I would get a call on Sept 1s...
Thank you ladies. I thought that was strange. My Ryan is wonderful at a lot of things but, relaying info is not one of them! He says in both letters he can only call landlines. It's underscored and with an exclamation at the end. He only has my ce...
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- I am a wife and mom of three beautiful boys. Ryan is our oldest
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- Enlisted
- When I heard “Navy,” I:
- Was concerned or afraid
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- It was positive and maturing. Our relationship has grown stronger.
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NOW, WHAT TO WEAR????
OK all moms of current graduations and past. Help us out please. How dressy. What should we wear? Is it very dressy? Semi dressy? No jeans for the younger kids I'm wondering?? All advice will be good advice. Thank you all in advance.
Kirsty
PIR 9/3
Ship 14 Div 306
Kirsty
PIR 9/3
Ship 14 Div 306
Posted on August 21, 2009 at 12:00am — 6 Comments
How many guests exactly? PIR date Sept 3
Hi, does anyone one know how strict they Navy is on how many guest you can bring to PIR? In the paperwork sent in the first letter up it says up to four guests. My husband and I are going with our two younger sons. My husbands parents are also planning on going. That would only make 6. Before we make too many arrangements, I would love to hear from moms or dads that have been through this process before. Of course we can't bring the entire family but, is there any budging room?? All advice is ap… Continue
Posted on July 19, 2009 at 6:00pm — 4 Comments
Ship 14 Div 306
Got my first letter today. Progress. It's what is going to keep me moving forward.
Posted on July 17, 2009 at 10:36pm — 9 Comments
Ryan's Box
Yesterday I asked my boys if any mail had come. One of them looked down and said that "Ryan's Box" had come. He said he had put it away so I wouldn't be sad. He brought the box to me I traced the writing on it where he had put my name and address. I slowly opened it. The first thing I saw was his backpack. I methodically went through it looking for any sign of commuication. I was looking for my letter. I found his Navy address book we had carefully filled out. In it was the card I had given him… Continue
Posted on July 16, 2009 at 3:53pm — 3 Comments
Day Four
It's been four days. I have written four letters. I miss him terribley. His dad my family have all gone on with business as usual. I go back to work tomorrow. I took the week off to spend with Ryan and I knew this was going to be a tough transition. My husband thought I should pull myself together by the end of day ONE. I did get out of bed Saturday and stayed out of bed today too. I'm trying to be a good mom to my twins. They are amazing. Thank God they are 14 and can feed themselves. The first… Continue
Posted on July 13, 2009 at 12:12am — 5 Comments
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- At 9:54am on July 25, 2009,
liljiant said…
- Hi Kirsty,
I have only received (1) letter jrom Jordan. I have sent several others and hope for another this week. It's been really hard. We haven't had a phone call other than the one that should have come the night he got there and didn't come until Monday morning. Had my car not been dead in the garage as I was waiting for towing I wouldn't have been home to receive his call - something good out of something bad that morning! My son also left 7/9. I asked Jordan if he knew anywone but he said he didn't and as most boys don't he didn't elaborate. I wonder if your son was one of the recruits that was picked up that morning along with Jordan? I find this website more informative than anything so far. I don't travel much so this trip is very intimidating to me. My son is also 18 but turns 19 in September - hard to imagine a birthday we won't be present for :( I don't believe my son will be a grad n go because he's going to A school in GL. I plan to spen at least through Saturday there however I'm going to fly onto Detroit to spend some time with family and due to time constraints and $$ I'll have to have to leave then. Please keep me posted and I hope you both get a letter and phone call from your son soon!
- At 8:19pm on July 22, 2009,
Sandy said… - I guess maybe Chris and the rest of the guys got there when they finally formed the division so his BC stay is all of 8 weeks. Had he left at the end of the week Im sure he would have been graduating on Sept 11 and I could have gone. I sure do miss my little guy a lot. I keep checking the mailbox for a letter from him, but nothing other than that form letter. I mailed all my stuff out yesterday. Chris is Ship 14/Div 310.
- At 11:29pm on July 19, 2009,
Sandy said…
- Hi Kirsty, my son got to GL on July 13th and I got to talk to him today! It was great to hear his voice. he said hes having a great time and its not very hard. He also stated that he had not started PT yet, that comes this coming week. He was told to write a PIR date of Sept 3 on his form letter, but if your son got there July 9th then how is my sons date the same as yours? Shouldnt his be Sept 11
- At 10:58pm on July 9, 2009,
Julie (Cory's mom) said…
- Hello and WELCOME to Navy 4 Moms. I'm so glad you found us. A group of moms, several of them new to N4Ms, will be getting together on Saturday, July 18th at the Corner Bakery on 83rd Ave just south of Bell. It would be great if you could join us. For all the info just go to the "Events" page and scroll down. The website and address are there. If you'll be able to come please RSVP so I have an idea of how many to expect. If you need more info just let me know. Hope to meet you there.
- At 2:42pm on July 9, 2009,
Kirsty said…
- Thank you all for the welcomes. My son Ryan left for bootcamp this morning. Right now the hurt in my heart is unbearable. His recruiter picked him up this morning at 5am his flight leaves later this afternoon. I have asked him if we can come spend time with him at the airport until his flight leaves buy, everytime we here each others voice we cry. We are very close. Ryan was in the delayed entry program. He is in the AO program. He is my oldest son. I miss him so much already.
- At 1:39pm on July 9, 2009,
Joyce Tucson Mom said… - Hi there . . . Welcome to NFM:)! We have a group for those from or with ties to Arizona and would love to have you join . . . if you go to my page and scroll down you'll see the AZ state flag on the left side of the page - just click on it to go to the group page:)!
Also, please keep an eye on the Events page for any upcoming 'local' events that may fit into your schedule . . . I believe some ladies are getting together for coffee in your area on July 18th and there's plans for a gathering in Prescott in August:)!
I'm glad you're here:)!
- At 6:19am on July 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 !!
Please let me know if you have any questions I can help you with.
- At 12:05am on July 9, 2009,
Pat said… - Hi & welcome to Navy for Mom's:)) You will find a lot of answers, support and encouragement here. My daughter, Ashley (20), has been in the Navy for 2 years and is an IT3 & my son Tim (19) has been in since Feb 2008 stationed on the USS Nimitz. What will your son/daughter be 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 recruit. Pat
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