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It's been awhile since I've posted to this site, but there have been many more questions than answers until lately. To answer the questions I started posting on this site, you all were right. My son will get an ID card, full medical benefits, the ...
February 20

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I'm a soon-to-be-divorced Navy wife. My soon-to-be-ex just enlisted. I'm looking to find support as I raise my son as a partial Navy mom.
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It's been awhile since I've posted to this site, but there have been many more questions than answers until lately. To answer the questions I started posting on this site, you all were right. My son will get an ID card, full medical benefits, the travel discount, etc. I would even get partial medical coverage, as the caretaker of a child of a Seaman. Cool, huh?

Here's the thing. My ex got through all of the tests but the eye exam. He got a waiver from the opthamologist, and just needed the stam… Continue

Posted on February 20, 2009 at 2:53pm —

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At 2:20pm on January 20, 2009, Ken's Mom said…
Susan yes your son should have full medical and a plus is that the Navy will make him pay his child support if that is ever a problem. Your child should also have a military ID made that will help in alot of things. Remember don't let your ex slide on anything he had a son before he had the Navy.
My ex was a Marine and never support our kids now he is paying child support and if he ever catches up my sons will be 42 and 43!!!!!!
At 9:58pm on January 15, 2009, Alicia Texas mother of Chris/A blue candle mom said…
I am running days behind but am trying to get to all new members... so will try to catch up tonight.
Welcome to Navy 4 Moms, this is an exciting website and very informative... We would like to invite you to the Blue Candle Lighting event that occurs in your home anytime you wish to light a candle for your recruit sailor or the military in general. This is done to honor their service during the holidays, birthdays, special events or if you just want to. The Home for the Holidays/Blue Candle Moms also ask you join us in this group. This event and group has no special connections to "any one group" We are all Navy Moms, Wives, and we became Blue Candle Moms.... this included everyone on this website. Please come join us and share your stories and your lightings and your holidays with your child...this was done because some moms were not having their sailors home, and we are support group that can share feelings and fears. Annouce your child is coming home or the despair of knowing on certain holidays it is your sailor we light the candles for. To honor them for the service in the past present and future. To honor those that gave the Ultimate Sacrifice for our freedom. We celebrate the freedom to be Blue Candle Moms and the freedom to light our candles anytime we choose. Please think about our group and the Event and when responding tell where you lit your candle, and the reasons for your paticular lighting. the event will continue and once you rsvp come in anytime and update your lightings
At 11:21am on January 15, 2009, Penny proud2BJonsmom said…
I am very interested in what you find out from the recruiter. My son is just heading for boot camp in two weeks and I have been having a hard time with him leaving but you situation makes mine look like easy street. I don't know very much about the Navy ways, but I want to learn as much as I can. So keep us all posted. We all want you and your son to get all your needs met.
I am recently divorced as well but I am on the other end of the spectrum. My ex didn't go into the Navy but needed a younger more attentive wife I guess. So I am very hopeful for you. I know this is a very hard time for you and wish you, stay strong for your child, as well as yourself. You can do this. Penny
At 2:21pm on January 13, 2009, Dana said…
susan,i read your story,and yes your son may have some persks such as excellent medical coverage....plz for the sake of your child stay in contact with ur ex as this may help ur son.as a single mom myself with father not in picture..trust me he will need his daddy....and yes deffinatly take ur son to PIR..awesome wonderful event that ur son will be wide eyed and amazed!!!! if u need anything plz feel free to contact me i am here for u if u need me....
dana
At 9:01am on January 13, 2009, Penny proud2BJonsmom said…
Hey Susan! I read your story last night and I couldn't stop thinking about you. I don't know what your situation is in detail, but I understand that the Navy can work wonders on boys who need to become responsible MEN...Actually your ex's present move is probably the best thing that could happen for all of you.
Give him time in boot camp, then just wait and see, he is going to have an awakening as it were. There is hope yet. He will not forget that son. Stay strong and keep on keeping on.
At 6:41am on January 13, 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.


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