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- About me:
- 48 y.o mother of 2 Travis (20) and Jared 12. Grew up in Upper Michigan (I'm a yooper). Married for 28 years. Moved to AZ in 1994. Most of our extended family live in MI, where we have a wonderful family support system. Although our children were both born in AZ, we have a lot of ties and "heart" in MI.
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- No news is good news, the Navy does things on their own time-clock, and trust that the foundation (ethics, moals, religion, judgement, etc.) we gave our child will serve him well.
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graduation date:
Trying to confirm that the 7/3 graduation dates posted is correct. The recruiting office told us earlier, that Travis was still in "processing" so he wouldn't graduate that soon. That will be a difficult time-frame to get tickets, so will need to "jump" right away. However, still need to plan that this could change, or Travis for some reason could be delayed.
Posted on May 22, 2008 at 4:34pm — 4 Comments
Letters/Letters Division 243, Ship 14
We finally received the form letter (postmarked 5/19) and a one page letter neatly written (all caps) by Travis (can't read the postmark) on Mother's Day. Travis left Phoenix for GL on 5/8/08. His recruiter told us that because it was 'Mother's Day" that Sunday, he might be able to call. I wish the recruiter wouldn't have said that. You can imagine what Mother's Day was like at our house. Dad, Jared, trying to make this a happy day, doing all the traditional things (Breakfast in Bed, before chur… Continue
Posted on May 22, 2008 at 1:24am — 2 Comments
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It was so nice to see you again and meet your husband and son. I hope you will be able to make it to Avondale in March!
Arizona Daily Star
Tucson, Arizona | Published: 10.11.2008
In an effort to attract new recruits, the U.S. Navy has launched a Web-based campaign aimed specifically at mothers — an idea so innovative experts predict it will one day be copied by other branches of the military.
About a dozen Tucson moms are in on the ground floor of the new Navy effort, NavyforMoms.com — a sort of Myspace for military matriarchs.
The site was launched in response to research that showed mothers were more likely to believe other mothers than recruiters, a Navy official said.
Read about the new recruiting campaign in Sunday's Arizona Daily Star.
My son was the same way, as I think most of them in the program are. They won't willingly go to the infirmary for anything. If they get sent there, sometimes that holds them up or they get rolled back. I would just say to tell your son to keep up the good work. If he ever calls you feeling down or having a bad day, just listen and let them get out their feelings. Tell them it is normal for them to have those feelings, get them out and move on. My son did well, but had a few times where he called and really was down and didn't think he wanted to do the program anymore. You just have to tell them to buck up and they will get through it, tell him that this is what he wants! My son told me later that those talks helped him, that he just needed someone to tell him that. Sometimes they just need to talk to someone at home or get things in the mail from home. Pictures, letters, anything that reminds them of home. When my son finally got to Jacksonville, he hooked up his computer to the internet so we could chat online with the cameras. That helped the both of us!! Hang in there, I think the toughest part is over for you. The toughest part for your son to come will probably be the SERE training, but he will get through that too! My son said he is glad he went through it and experienced it but would not want to do it again. You can write to me anytime if you have questions or just need to vent. I have been there, so I know how it is! HUGS to you and your son! Tell your son it will be soooooo worth it to stick it out. My son says it is the best job in the Navy!
Matthew called me this morning (at 5am) to let me know that he was being sent to A school , Meridian MS today (Wednesday).
I hope Travis is doing well. It's kind of strange now that they are out of BC. I'm like 'what do I focus on now?'
I figured you were already in MI and getting ready to drive to GL. I am jealous. Please give Travis a hug for me and tell him I am proud of him. I hope the family enjoys the graduation, I know you Mom will be very proud. Your Dad is looking down from Heaven and smiling at Travis's accomplishments. Enjoy your time with Travis.
Hugs,
Joan
Glad to hear that Travis is doing good. Wed maybe the "travel" day, Joyce said that is when Bryan left for his new stations and my Bryan tells me he thinks he is leaving on the Wed after graduation also. Are you staying and spending some time in GL with Travis? I heard from Bryan yesterday, a really short one page letter. Is doing good, has the crud right now and can't seem to get over it. He is looking forward to graduation and getting to FL. Hope you have a great time at his graduation. Wish we were going too :(
Hugs
Joan
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