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Queenb1069 replied to ellen0502's discussion 'Ship 13 (USS Marvin Shields) Divisions 027 & 028 (Brother Divisions)' in the group PIR 11/30/2012 TG 3 - 15 Divisions (019-030, 801-802 & 903)Queenb1069 commented on ellen0502's group 'PIR 11/30/2012 TG 3 - 15 Divisions (019-030, 801-802 & 903)'"2fast4u, TSP is the thrift savings plan and it is a retirement program kind of like a 401K. "
Queenb1069 commented on ellen0502's group 'PIR 11/30/2012 TG 3 - 15 Divisions (019-030, 801-802 & 903)'"I got another card in the mail today, telling him to add his father (active duty) and his sister (active duty) to the list. I think we are all set now. : )"
Queenb1069 is attending OldSarge's event
PIR 11/30/2012 SARGE'S MEET AND GREET at SUNDANCE SALOON WAUKEGAN 300 LAKEHURST ROAD WAUKEGAN
November 29, 2012 from 5:30pm to 9pm
SARGE'S MEET AND GREETWELCOME NAVY MOMS-DADS-FRIENDS-FAMILYJoin my wife and I for our FREE MEET AND GREETat the Sundance Saloon – EVERY THURSDAY 5:30PM-9:00PMFREE FOOD - FREE SALSA DANCE LESSONSFREE TRANSPORTATION from local hotels see online PDFFREE DINNER FOR YOUR SAILOR AT TRATTORIA’S RESTAURANT THIS WEEKEND CALL 847-247-2208 FOR RESERVATIONS http://www.trattoriapomigliano.com/ Call me at 847.212.0246 FOR ADDITIONAL INFORMATIONProudly…See More
Queenb1069 replied to ellen0502's discussion 'Ship 13 (USS Marvin Shields) Divisions 027 & 028 (Brother Divisions)' in the group PIR 11/30/2012 TG 3 - 15 Divisions (019-030, 801-802 & 903)"Booked out flights and got our hotel, now for the rental car. I am getting so excited. "
Queenb1069 replied to ellen0502's discussion 'Ship 13 (USS Marvin Shields) Divisions 027 & 028 (Brother Divisions)' in the group PIR 11/30/2012 TG 3 - 15 Divisions (019-030, 801-802 & 903)"He seems to like it. He is really homesick so I had to send him the suck it up letter today. I know he won't want to hear it but sometimes a mom needs to be tough. He is tough so he will stick it out and make it through.
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Queenb1069 replied to ellen0502's discussion 'Ship 13 (USS Marvin Shields) Divisions 027 & 028 (Brother Divisions)' in the group PIR 11/30/2012 TG 3"Mine said he was the man in charge of the head cleaning crew. At least we know our boys are working together."
Queenb1069 commented on ellen0502's group 'PIR 11/30/2012 TG 3'"I got my phone call!!! So excited to hear from him. He sounded great. A little emotional at the beginning, then right back to normal. Yippy. 30 days and counting. I am getting so excited."
Queenb1069 replied to ellen0502's discussion 'Ship 13 (USS Marvin Shields) Divisions 027 & 028 (Brother Divisions)' in the group PIR 11/30/2012 TG 3"I received a phone call today. He got a little emotional at the beginning but otherwise sounded great. I was so good the hear his voice."
Queenb1069 replied to ellen0502's discussion 'Ship 13 (USS Marvin Shields) Divisions 027 & 028 (Brother Divisions)' in the group PIR 11/30/2012 TG 3"Hang in there Mom, just because he is leaving for A school doesn't mean you won't see him at Christmas. The schools have a holiday stand down period so you may just get to see him. No worries until you find out for sure. …"
Queenb1069 replied to ellen0502's discussion 'Ship 13 (USS Marvin Shields) Divisions 027 & 028 (Brother Divisions)' in the group PIR 11/30/2012 TG 3"I received a letter yesterday from my son. I am so excited he sounds good and seems to be doing well. I think it is totally ironic that he was put in charge of cleaning. He even laughed at that, because I can tell you right now he…"
Queenb1069 liked ellen0502's discussion Ship 13 (USS Marvin Shields) Divisions 027 & 028 (Brother Divisions)Queenb1069 commented on ellen0502's group 'PIR 11/30/2012 TG 3'"So my son's girlfriend and I decided to be brave last night and go up to his room. We got it all cleaned up and ready for his first visit home. I am thinking I should have done it sooner. I found some gross stuff, ie food and…"
Queenb1069 replied to ellen0502's discussion 'Ship 13 (USS Marvin Shields) Divisions 027 & 028 (Brother Divisions)' in the group PIR 11/30/2012 TG 3"Hang in there Jennifer, they are there and safe and now we can look forward to seeing them again. I was feeling crappy yesterday and did some retail therapy (aka: shopping). Woke up to a bright new day knowing I am one day closer to…"
Queenb1069 replied to ellen0502's discussion 'Ship 13 (USS Marvin Shields) Divisions 027 & 028 (Brother Divisions)' in the group PIR 11/30/2012 TG 3"I am very happy tonight. I finally received my form letter. I checked out the post date on it. It was mailed on the 12th and arrived on the 17th. That means 5 days, if he writes letters on Sunday, mails them Monday, then…"
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- I am a Navy wife and prior navy myself. I have a 23 year old daughter in the Coast Guard, stationed in Buffalo NY, and now my 18 year old son just entered Navy Boot Camp on October 3, 2012
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- Hurry up and wait. No news is good news.
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- It was positive and maturing. Our relationship has grown stronger.
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- At 10:19pm on October 16, 2012,
trevorsmom said… I completely undertsand not being able to go in his room. We do what need to in order to help the time pass. We just have a guest room here that used to be his room before he moved out. If it was my baby, I would probably avoid his room too. I think it will pass quickly though. I am looking forward to meetting you. By the way, how do we find pur sailors after PIR? And how long has your daughter been serving?
- At 1:23pm on October 16, 2012, trevorsmom said…
I just looked at my last message. I must have missed some words in there..oops. I amglad you are staying busy. Our son moved out about a year ago to rent my dad's basement and be on his own. But it is tough being on your own, so the Navy is perfect for him. He moved home three weeks before leaving. That made it a little harder for me to say goodbye. But, it was so good to spend more time with him. We celebrated an early Thanksgiving and then his birthday the night before he left. That will be so wonderful to have your family together at PIR. Our oldest cannot come. She has work, but also we are taking a smaller vehicle for the drive and can only fit five of us.
How did you do when the box came back? Our son wore his Navy issued shirt. It did not come back in the box. I have heard that they may not have taken kindly to him wearing Navy Apparel. He loves that shirt so I know he would not have donated it or thrown it away unless he was told to. What is your take on it with your experience?
Bridget
- At 10:39am on October 16, 2012, trevorsmom said…
It sounds like your whole family is military. That is very impressive! How are you doing with being an empty nester? Our oldest is 22. She lives with other girls, works and is in your last yr of college. We also have a sixteen yr old daughter and an eleven yr old son. However, I do daycare so we have a lot of little ones running around too. It was a big step for our son to go into the out decision. We are very proud of him.
- At 8:09pm on October 15, 2012, trevorsmom said…
It is definately nice to connect with someone that has a son there. I think my son will be going to A school in Conneticuit. He is going for Sonar Technician on a sub. My son will also have his birthday in boot camp..ugh. He will graduate just six days later. I have heard that if it is their birthday, they should keep it ot themselves. Any idea about that?
- At 7:29pm on October 15, 2012, trevorsmom said…
Great news! Our son will be 20 next month. I just booked at the Navy Lodge for PIR. We will be driving from Minnesota. I have been reading about the free meet and greets on the thursdays before PIR. WE have four children. This is our first one in the military. We are very proud of him and excited to see him. Are you able to attend graduation? What job is your son interested in?
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