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Nancy Jean
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  • Bartlett, Illinois
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Nancy Jean commented on Mom of Many's group 'USS Princeton CG-59'
Well, come to find out that Derrick (in Iraq on IA duty with the Army), is technically still part of the Princeton crew ... just 'out' right now. After he gets home, he's going to teach GM A school at GL!!!!
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Nancy Jean replied to Carla Street's discussion 'Websites for when your military member is deployed' in the group Anyone with Sailors/Soldiers in Iraq & Afghanistan
Thank you so much Nancy Jean Navy son IA in Iraq
September 5
Nancy Jean commented on Ruth, Gun's Mom's group 'Individual Augmentees/Global Support Assignments'
Hubby and I made 8 Jar Cakes ... lemon poppy seed.... only 2 "popped" like when canning veggies. :(
September 5

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Our son was originally a DEP'er and progressed to be the Master-at-Arms for his Division at PIR. Three years later, he is now a Gunnersmate Petty Officer 2nd Class and just returned from his second deployment. He would like to be a SEAL some day. We are so proud of him. We live, eat, and breathe "Navy"! I am a NavyMom!
I am here to support or represent my:
Child/Stepchild
Stage of (Sailor’s) Navy Career?
Thinking about joining
When I heard “Navy,” I:
Was concerned or afraid
From my experience with the Navy, the most important thing I learned was:
In bootcamp, the Navy temporarily strips the recruits of their identity. Although this sounds so sterile, it is so necessary in order to "be there" when their comrades need them most. The Navy just "fills in" those spots that need polishing. Things they've never been exposed to but could be. I saw my son in a whole new light after PIR. He was responsible, he saw others in a different light as well. It was personal growth in 8 weeks.
Through this Navy experience, I now believe:
It was positive and maturing. Our relationship has grown stronger.

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Derrick's First Place

Derrick just moved into his very own apartment in San Diego. It's on base in one of the high rises. On the 17th floor with city and Coronado Bridge views. He has no clue this is the perfect "Bachelor Pad with a View" place. I'm jealous. Wish I was there also .... esp when it is in single digits here in Chicago.

Posted on January 31, 2009 at 12:22am — 2 Comments

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At 7:36pm on August 16, 2009, Beth said…
Hey Nancy Jean, I don't know if you still need info on nursing here in San Diego or not. I've been at Children's San Diego for about 11 years and have a pretty good hold on the union vs. non-union, etc. here.
At 9:55pm on June 2, 2009, Ruth, Gun's Mom said…
Nancy Jean, Been there, done that! My son is a GM, went to Ft. Riley for combat training, including the medical stuff you wrote about. He was in the "stanbox" for almost a year with the army. He's glad he did it, but says he never wants to see it again. Keep in touch with me, will you? He's at GL now as an instructor.
At 7:54pm on April 22, 2009, Carol said…
Hi Nancy

Just reading that you will be heading out to San Diego soon; there is a possibility that I may go out there as well to see my daughter, who is stationed in Point Loma. I wish you and yours a safe trip, and please post and let me know how it went!! My very best to you sailor!!
Carol
At 5:54pm on March 28, 2009, Stevens mom Jill said…
I AM HERE FOR YOU, MY SON HEADS TO CB IN MAY, MAYBE OUR KIDS CAN LOOK EACH OTHER UP. MY SON HAS REALLY LEARNED ALOT IN TRAINING, AND HE HAS EVEN ENJOYED IT ALL BUT THE BEING SPRAYED WITH PEPPER SPRAY, HE SAID THAT HURT LIKE HELL. I PRAY ALOT, I SHED ALOT OF TEARS, AND PRAY SOME MORE. I PLAN TO SEND LOTS OF CARE PACKAGES, AND HE PLANS TO SEND HIS WIFE HERE FOR THE FORTH, THEY HAVE JUST BEEN MARRIED SINCE DEC. SO THEY ARE VERY SAD ABOUT IT. IT GETS TO SEE HER FOR 2 WEEKS BEFORE HE HEADS, YOU NEED TO TALK I WILL BE HERE.
At 8:50pm on March 12, 2009, kim ann said…
Howdy! At first I thought you were saying I was a 'bear', but then I thought...No! I knew not! I kid, I kid! HA! So sweet! Loved him, everyone needs a teddy hug! Thanks! Hope your time work/home/play is going well?!! Take care friend! :0}
At 8:50pm on March 12, 2009, kim ann said…
Howdy! At first I thought you were saying I was a 'bear', but then I thought...No! I knew not! I kid, I kid! HA! So sweet! Loved him, everyone needs a teddy hug! Thanks! Hope your time work/home/play is going well?!! Take care friend! :0}
At 9:01pm on March 9, 2009, kim ann said…
Thanks! So sweet of you! Hope your son is doing well. My boys have been running and swimming in camos and boots in training! VLS school started today finally. They can't seem to get a direct answer as to an address out yonder, each one they are given, I get my letters back as undeliverable. Not so bad as calls are doing the job, except they have a birthday this month and would like to send something! Oh well, gotta do what we gotta do! They were a bit leary in the beginning, did not know anyone there, now several others they knew in GL is now there, so I hear less from them! Take care of yourselves! :0}
At 8:45pm on February 16, 2009, kim ann said…
Hi! Wanted to thank you for the encouraging words you wrote on the GM page. I think we as parents, or other sources of support for our sailors need to be supportive of them, and help keep them enthuased, even when they are not. Maybe more so at that time. So to hear such sincere concern for all the sailors as to your wise answer, I appreciated that! I have alot in common also, as I just sent my two boys out to SD to go to VLS school. They have always wanted to be SEALS also, and hope to have a chance to try out next yr or so. Congratulations to your sailor, and God Bless them all. Again, thanks for your knowledgable words of wisdom!
At 11:03am on February 6, 2009, Laura Person said…
Nancy,

So sorry about the confusion. It was not my idea to change locations,
if I hadn't checked my email I would not have known about the change either. Next time I will not let that happen to you, Sorry again
At 1:36pm on February 4, 2009, vonda said…
Hello Nancy, thank you for the email. My son is Robert and is a BM, will be leaving Great Lakes on the 18th for San Diego. it will be great to have someone to visit with.

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