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AirmanHutch's Mom from WS NC commented on A Rod's blog post 'I got a letter!'
A Rod: We sent a boy to bootcamp and after 8 weeks we got a young man back at PIR 11/06. He said the first 3-4 weeks were tough but he learned to keep his mouth shut and follow directions. He did not get personal IT but said it was frustrating get...
November 21
Cindy: "Proud Mom of a Nuke" commented on A Rod's blog post 'I got a letter!'
Hi Bea! I think I've seen you post on the Nuke Mom site before. Is your son an officer? Love the pic! My son is on t-track right now waiting for Power School to start up in January. Nice to meet you!
November 21
Bea S. commented on A Rod's blog post 'I got a letter!'
Hi, Cindy. My son is a nuke also.
November 21
Cindy: "Proud Mom of a Nuke" commented on A Rod's blog post 'I got a letter!'
Hi A Rod, in case you haven't already joined, I thought I'd share with you that there is a November BC Group you might want to check out. The ladies are GREAT! Hope to see you on there! http://www.navyformoms.com/group/novemberbootcampfamily Cindy
November 21
Bea S. commented on A Rod's blog post 'I got a letter!'
A Rod. Don't forget to join the Northern California Navy Moms Group. Click HERE. Look for the "+Join ..." and click. That is it. We have a meet and greet in Livermore on Dec 12. Hope to see you there. It's a great group.
November 21
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We got a letter from our boy! I am so excited! He left on Nov. 3 and this is the first real letter we've gotten from him! Isn't it funny how just the simplest little thing can mean so much?! I've written him quite a few times - but had heard nothi...
November 21
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November 10
A Rod commented on vpgal's blog post 'Personal belongings???'
I got my box today. He didn't take very much - they didn't send back very much. I talked w/his recruiter yesterday and got the address - so we've written him a few letters. Anxious to hear when his graduation date is so that we can make our plans....
November 10
patty commented on A Rod's blog post 'My son leaves today...'
My son goes to BC tomorrow -to the mets center and then to Chicago Tuesday.....We had our Thanksgiving last night together it was bitter sweet.I think just the thought of not being able to pick-up the phone and just talk to him at any time is goin...
November 8
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November 7
A Rod commented on vpgal's blog post 'Personal belongings???'
My son also left from the west coast on Nov. 4. we haven't received anything yet! He had said 'I'm just going to throw away my clothes'! I told him 'DO NOT DENY ME THE BOX OF DIRTY LAUNDRY! All the moms get a box of laundry! You can't keep that fr...
November 7
tenkat99 (Stephen 03/46) commented on A Rod's blog post 'My son leaves today...'
I recieved this from a friend that served in the Navy. Only one half of one percent of Americans will ever be seen being sworn in (serve in the military) as your son is in these pictures. He's now amongst the chosen few who are protecting the rig...
November 7
Joanne (Nicholas Mom) commented on A Rod's blog post 'He is gone...'
Hi Ladies, Well I was in the same boat. My son has already PIR on 10/30 and it was awesome. Well when my son went in on 8/29 I did not hear from him except for the phone call mom I'm here and sending home my stuff. He was held up because of proces...
November 6
radioma4 commented on A Rod's blog post 'My son leaves today...'
okay finally got to talk to someone not our son but did find out that his recruiter was not very good. I asked questions and never got the answers I needed. #1 if you only use a cell phone make sure you enlisted loved one has a phone card. #2 you ...
November 6
Momma B commented on A Rod's blog post 'He is gone...'
Ladies, I know exactly what you are talking about for I recently went through what you are feeling. My son left on 8/11 and graduated from boot camp on 10/9. The 8 weeks seems like it takes forever, but truthfully when I look back the time does g...
November 6

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I am the mother of 6 kids - it's my #3 son that has joined the Navy! I am a Christian with a growing personal relationship with Jesus Christ. I've been married to my wonderful hubby for 26 years and we are thrilled about our boy joining the Navy! I am involved in the homeschool community and very involved in a local church. I'm missing my son a ton right now - he hasn't even been gone for 1 week yet!
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I got a letter!

We got a letter from our boy! I am so excited! He left on Nov. 3 and this is the first real letter we've gotten from him! Isn't it funny how just the simplest little thing can mean so much?! I've written him quite a few times - but had heard nothing back.

I am really missing him - I had a moment the other night. Our church serves dinner on Wed. nights and I was counting up how many I needed to pay for - and, alas, he wasn't in the count. It's those little things that I'm noticing more and more.… Continue

Posted on November 21, 2009 at 1:30pm — 5 Comments

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He is gone...

Well, he's gone! It was a tearful goodbye for all of us! But it was so good! The recruiter picked him up here at home but then his dad and I went and had dinner with him in the hotel and that was the final goodbye. We heard from him last night that he was there and would write when he could. My confidence is not in the US Navy - but in the God whom I love and trust! We know that this will be so good for our son - I think his older brothers are envious as they had both wanted the military but bec… Continue

Posted on November 5, 2009 at 4:23pm — 5 Comments

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My son leaves today...

My son leaves today, at 1600. He is my 3rd child out of 6 - and while the older two boys have left (and come back) this one is HUGE! I know that things are NEVER going to be the same here! AND - I might add - I am so thrilled for him! He posted on his facebook last week 'I start my new job next week!' I never thought of it that way - what a great way to look at it! This kid has been looking for work for over a year and come up empty - like so many other people everywhere. While I will miss him s… Continue

Posted on November 3, 2009 at 10:38am — 14 Comments

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At 7:09pm on November 17, 2009, charlotteT ( Victoria's Mom) said…
I am not sure how it works, but He definately want to get on top of it as soon as he finds out his A school schedule because they can make arrangements for Liberty, I think they can exchange some time for him. My cousins BFF had to do that but couldn't make any arrangements until A school. If he is in holding though for A school he should still be able to make arrangements, as a matter of fact it might even be easier for him if he is in holding.
At 2:34pm on November 16, 2009, charlotteT ( Victoria's Mom) said…
Also if you have not yet joined there is a group for us PIR 01/08 Moms.
At 2:32pm on November 16, 2009, charlotteT ( Victoria's Mom) said…
Hi Arod,
Thanks for the comment on my blog :) I know that the group before 01/08 are getting spmething special for Christmas because they have seniority. I think (According to my cousin) They usually hace something nice there for the Sailors for anyone that is on base. I know last year, my daughter's botfriend at the time (she talked him into joining and he left before her go figure) his division was part of the adopt a sailor program, where they get to have dinner as a small group with a local family. I dont know if that will be the case for thte 01/08 group or not but it would be nice if they could do something. I am hoping they atleast get calls home on that day. I know this will be an especially hard day for my daughter as Christmas is her favorite holiday. This will be her first Christmas in 18 years she doesn't wake up to sticky buns. Don't look at it as he is not coming home though. As you know when he gets Liberty and can travel they get free flights through the Navy is a plane is going in that direction and there is room for him. Of course that doesn't happen for a while but it does happen. I have a neighbor who's son is in his last year of service and he got to come home for five days after only six months. I am sure that was just luck but he got to. There is a difference in their living to the service, there is so much uncertainty in everything all the time, but I personally take comfort in knowing, I have raised my daughter the best way I knew how. I gave her all the tools to go into life with a level head and make the best most honest choices for herself, and this was hers.
At 10:57pm on November 10, 2009, Bea S. said…
I was searching for members in "Fremont, CA" for new members and found you. There is a Northern California Navy Moms Group. Please join. Navy For Moms which didn’t exist until March 2008 has been God-send for so many of us, providing an incredible internet support system – a place to ask questions, express our concerns and share our joys. We had five get-togethers since September with more coming events in December.

Sept 5 - San Francisco (6 attended)
Sept 9 - Sacramento (14 attended)
Sept 13 - Nevada City (5 attended)
Sept 20 - San Jose (10 attended)
October 25 - Los Altos (25 attended0

Click HERE for link to the Northern California Navy Moms group. Look for the "+Join ...." and click on the words. After you join, post a comment and introduce yourself to the group. Scroll back to the past comments posted, you find many interesting factoids and get to know the members. There are of local sailors have just recently left for Boot Camp. You'll find a lot of support right here. A couple of photos from our Oct 25 event - more on the group's page. My son is a nuke officer on a sub. Regards, Bea.

At 8:08pm on October 18, 2009, A Rod said…
Well,
My boy leaves home in 16 days. He has been cleaning out his room and putting things away. His enlistment is for 6 years. I cried the other day when I saw him putting stuff away in the attic! He is #3 of 6 kids - while the older 2 'left' home, they came back! This one is different! I just know it! I do realize THIS is the goal - train them up so that they can leave - but when it happens - YIKES! Tugging at my heart big time! I'm absolutely thrilled with his decision to join the Navy - he took his dad with him to meet with the recruiter and get the information and everything - and we are both at peace (thank you, God!) Many changes happening here in our home! Thank you so much for the heads up at what I should expect - getting ANY information from him has been nearly impossible! He did tell me about sending his clothes back. He has a cousin who is also in the Navy and they are in close contact. They are scheming to hook up at some point - maybe even getting stationed somewhere together! I'm thinking that's not likely! We'll see! I'll be keeping in close contact here - Thanks again!
A Rod
At 2:42pm on October 13, 2009, Barbara's Page said…
Dear Arod,
How are you doing today? Welcome back! I did the same thing, I oringinaly had my last name on here. This website is opened to the public, anyone can read our messages. That's why I took my last name off.
We have to also becareful not to mention location of where our children's ships are,

So your son leaves in 21 days. For starters, he'll be fine.

Here's what to expect. Usualy within 48 hours after laeving for Boot Camp, the recruit calls home. Now you'll need patience.

After a week, you'll recive the box of dirty laundry! HAHA! There won't be a letter in it. Warning, this box does leave an empty feeling. We all went through this.

The second week is the Form letter. Don't misplace this. It's now combined with graduation information. It should have the address with the Division and Ship numbers, to write to. On the back, there will be a couple of sentences from your recruit. You'll get some releif seeing the handwritting.

Around the third week, your first long letter. Another warning, it may be sad.
If it is, don't panic. The letters will get more uplifting.
You may even recieve a phone call the following weekend.

The recruits are still not into the rountine of Boot Camp yet, and are homesick.
Once they get into the rountine of Boot Camp, they do like it, believe it or not.

It's the moms having the nervous breakdowns!! HAHA!
Boot Camp isn't as horrible as us moms picture it.

Please stay in contact with other Navy moms. I'm always around. Together, we'll help you through Boot Camp....we haven't lost a mom yet! HAHA!

Please don't hesitate to write.
Take care and God bless,
Barbara
At 1:08pm on October 13, 2009, Brenda S., aka, Sailor Moon said…
Welcome Aboard.~~
At 2:29am on October 13, 2009, Barbara's Page said…
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Take care,
Barbara
 
 

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