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Renee commented on Patty's group 'Ship 06/Div. 917'
OK, WOW!! I heard from Ashley about 4pm cst and SHE'S A SAILOR!!! I'm shaking and soooooo excited! Congratulations to all Mom's and sisters and families!!! They did it! Now if I can just hang on until Friday!!!!! They have all been up for 30 hours...
March 10
Renee commented on Patty's group 'Ship 06/Div. 917'
I'm getting the red "sorry" thing again, can anybody see this? Renee
March 10
Renee replied to Patty's discussion 'Where our Sailors are headed after Bootcamp' in the group Ship 06/Div. 917
I can't get through on the regular site again but I heard from Ashley at about 4:00 pm and......................SHE'S A SAILOR......................WHOOOOOOOOOOOOOOHOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Since you all never got most ...
March 10
Renee commented on Patty's group 'Ship 06/Div. 917'
So, they didn't do battlestations last night or they did? Patty, that is really sad news about the girl with the cyst. I can't imagine having come this far and being sent home. I'm a nervous wreck this morning and sick to my stomach! At this rate ...
March 10
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March 10
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March 9
Renee commented on Patty's group 'Ship 06/Div. 917'
Hello Ladies! I have been in a training class all week at work and I am so behind!!!! I cannot believe graduation is a week away. It is so hard for me to concentrate right now that I cannot imagine what my state of mind will be next week. Mary, I'...
March 6
Renee commented on Patty's group 'Ship 06/Div. 917'
Patty, Thank you so much for asking your Ashley to look in on mine! I really appreciate it!! I was just reading your page about your farm, and I need to come out to Desoto and pick some berries. When we meet, maybe you can give me details of how t...
March 2

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At 12:59am on March 10, 2009, Patty said…
Gosh Renee - I haven't any clue what might be happening to your messages! We did get your update on Ashley's letter today tho on the site. You can email thru the inbox if you like, and I'll copy and paste if you want me to. We are getting so close I can barely stand it. I'm looking forward to meeting you and your Ashley! See you soon, Patty ROCK CHALK JAYHAWK!!!
At 10:57am on February 28, 2009, Patty said…
Hi Renee - we got your message ship 6/div 917 site about your error message of 'were sorry', but haven't heard from you since those two posts. I was just wondering if you were still having troubles posting messages. Don't you just love this Kansas weather!!?? 71 three days ago...today three inches of snow! I just wanted to say hi and check in on you :) Patty
At 4:57pm on February 16, 2009, carlyn said…
Hi Renee... thought of popping in and see how things are working for you and daughter Ashley... I hope you are doing well. Bootcamp Graduation/PIR will be upcoming ... oh don't miss it... awesome!!! I am sure your daughter will excel and you will be amaze how they grow in all aspect. keep in touch...take care and God Bless!
At 8:40pm on February 11, 2009, Tammy/Erik's mom said…
Renee,
I just wanted to keep in touch and see how you were doing. I hope all is going well with you and Ashley. Less than a month now.
At 5:29pm on January 29, 2009, Tammy/Erik's mom said…
Last week was really the first week for them and the yelling will probably taper off slowly after that. I think during that first week, they yell just to yell. You will have to see if your daughter knows Elice- her MIL is on N4Ms and she is in our ship/Div. They will muddle through, I guess all of this hardship makes them all become a little family. They will have friends from this that will be with them for the rest of their lives. We still keep in touch with people that my husband knew from his Basic Training days. Please tell Ashley that none of it is personal ( I know it is hard not to take it personally when they are standing nose to nose with you), treat it like a game. We already know that she was hand picked to be in this division, not everyone can say that and she is more than capable of winning this game. Not only is she special just because her mom says so, but right now- in BC their division is the Cream of the Crop. Remind her of that. She is there for a reason and as much as they yell, they really know that she is capable of doing it or she wouldn't be there. It's still hard for us moms though to think of someone else yelling at our babies! I have already warned Erik that I don't know if I will be very nice to his RDC- although he is just doing his job- he yelled at my baby!
At 2:40pm on January 29, 2009, Tammy/Erik's mom said…
Renee, I still worry, but I know that as much as it is the RDC's job to yell at them and be hard on them, it is just as much their job to keep them safe and out of trouble. I don't understand the yelling stuff in BC, my husband and I disagree that there has to be a better way than to get in their faces and yell at them. He keeps telling me that it is the "Breaking down process" so they can build them back up. I just say it is head games.
At 9:48pm on January 28, 2009, Tammy/Erik's mom said…
Renee, my son is Erik and he is in your daughters ship and Division. After taking his ASVAB they told him he could take his pick of what he wanted to do and tried to talk him into going into the Nuke program. He is 6feet tall and didn't really relish the idea of being on a sub.He considered the Radiology Technology program, but when they told him he would have to start out as a Corpsman and give shots and take blood, he changed his mind. He can't stand needles. In the end, he decided to go in as an Electrician's Mate. He will have a marketable skill if he decides not to make a career of the Navy and College money if he wants to go back to school for the Rad Tech stuff. He likes to tinker with stuff and see how it works so he should like it. He is not Grad and Go- His schools are all at Great Lakes, so he will be staying there after PIR for a few months. Erik's Dad is retired Career Air Force, so he has some idea of what a military life is like and he is really looking forward to traveling and seeing the world.
At 11:11pm on January 23, 2009, judy crawford said…
Renne just wanted to check in and see how you are doing today.its hard but just take it one day at a time...i didnt get the box tim had it sent to his at that time girlfriend and now his wife.but ive been told its hard to open...so im just as glad i didnt get it..have you invested in the kleenex narket yet lol...well also dont expect to hear from your Sailor for a few weeks but if you know her address go ahead and start sending her mail it will catch up with her .they sometimes can call within the first couple of weeks but i have heard of not hearing for up to three weeks .its really nearve racking not knowing.and when you do hear from her she may say she hates it there and wants out but then a few letters later oh mom i love it here.so try and keep this inmind if she goes thru a spell like that.when is her pir...try not to miss it its wonderful.ill tell you some helpful hints when you get ready to go..well hope you have a great weekend talk soon...judy
At 4:03am on January 17, 2009, judy crawford said…
dear renee ,first of all welcome to the site.here you will find lots of support.and yes the first few months is really hard but it dont get any better alot of us have said that we need to invest in the kleenex market .my son Tim has been a Saior for over a year now and he loves it but hes getting ready to deloy again for 6 months and thats hard because they cant communicate as much im so used to picking up the phone at night and calling him whenever and now for 6 months i have to sit and wait to hear from him.he wil be going to europe and other places i wont know until hes already been there.he loves what he does hes a boatwines mate.and like i said he loves it he was just awarded with the blue jacket award and the nam award .im so proud of him and what he has done with his life.by the way we dont live very far from each other i live in edwardsville just a shrot way from the kansas race track.this spring leann another close mom and i are planning a get togather to talk about our wonderful Sailors if you would like more info just let me know ok.well again welcome to the the site and have a wonderful day....
At 7:53pm on January 16, 2009, Proud Navy Mom Sue said…
Renee, the first couple of weeks are the hardest. As a Mom we are so use to being in control and now we aren't. After you receive your first real letter you will feel a little better. It is perfectly normal to cry at the drop of a hat for no reason at all. I still do it every now and then. Just remember she is in good hands and will be taken care of. Hang in there!

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About me:
I'm married and have 3 children from a previous marriage and 2 spep children. I work in advertising and manage a weekly magazine. I have lived in Kansas City most of my life.
I am here to support or represent my:
Ashley
Stage of (Sailor’s) Navy Career?
Enlisted
When I heard “Navy,” I:
Was concerned or afraid, Needed to learn more about it, Was proud, Encouraged him/her
From my experience with the Navy, the most important thing I learned was:
This experience and her leaving and the lack of contact is the hardest thing I've ever done as a parent!
Through this Navy experience, I now believe:
This was a maturing experience

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My daughter left today

My daughter is 24 and is the oldest 3 children. She left for basic training this morning. I've had a range of emotions since I found out she wanted to join the Navy. I was doing very well until 2 days before she left. We went shopping for white cotton under things (which after reading some of the blogs, it looks like they will be coming back) and then saying goodbye to her and hugging her the last time in the parking lot of the mall, I just broke down. I've tried to be very strong and supportive… Continue

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