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rocksNboys
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  • Buford, GA
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The next step has begun

Last weekend my family and I attended the PIR or graduation ceremony for my son and the other recruits. If anyone is reading this and considering whether or not to go, GO! The ceremony was impressive. When the Sailors started marching in, I became teary. The sound of the feet marching in step, watching them parade past the families and dignitaries, listening to them call out the Sailor's Creed in unison all are experiences you should have. The video clips do not do it justice. I hope everyone…See More
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"Sorry to be responding to your comment so late! Life sure has gotten in the way of things since my boyfriend got to boot camp. How are you doing? Have you received any letters or phone calls? I am looking forward to PIR! My SR's mom and I have…"
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Missing my son, but he would be proud

Today I woke up at 5:30. By 6:30 I was up. I am a teacher and on summer break, and it's Saturday. Why couldn't I sleep?! I fixed some breakfast, and at 7:30 I went for a walk/ jog. I'll admit I am not a little girl, and am working to get in shape. I pushed myself to do more than I have in the past, and found I really can do more than I think I expected.  It is what I always told my son in the past when he wanted to give up. At one point I had almost decided to start walking, and told myself…See More
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Is your son, daughter, husband, wife, sibling or dear friend going to be part of PIR 08/03/2012? If so, this is the place to talk, get information and plan to celebrate their accomplishments.See More
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Setting Goals for myself while we wait

I thought I was doing great. I wasn't crying, or whining about my son being gone. Today I realized I needed to change what I was doing though. I was writing to him every day, thinking of him constantly, and had retreated into my house. Waiting in the silence. Waiting for the box, or letters. Today I got up at 8:30, and did little things around the house. By 10:30 I took a nap. I wasn't especially sleepy, just tired. I realized at noon, that this was not good. I cannot retreat into silent…See More
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Ship 11 Division 232

I just found out my son's ship and division numbers. I would love to get to know some of the other moms who have a loved one in ship 11 division 232.See More
Jun 11, 2012
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Setting Goals for myself while we wait

I thought I was doing great. I wasn't crying, or whining about my son being gone. Today I realized I needed to change what I was doing though. I was writing to him every day, thinking of him constantly, and had retreated into my house. Waiting in the silence. Waiting for the box, or letters. Today I got up at 8:30, and did little things around the house. By 10:30 I took a nap. I wasn't especially sleepy, just tired. I realized at noon, that this was not good. I cannot retreat into silent…See More
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About me:
I am the mother of two sons. The youngest has enlisted and is waiting for boot camp. The oldest is in college and is planning to be a minister. I am a special education teacher. I enjoy knitting and needlework, and going to the gym with my youngest son. For now, both boys are still home with me and my husband.
I am here to support or represent my:
Son/Daughter
Stage of (Sailor’s) Navy Career?
Waiting to leave for Boot Camp
When I heard “Navy,” I:
Was proud and encouraged it
From my experience with the Navy, the most important thing I learned was:
Trust that my son has researched and thought about what he wants to do, and they will guide him through the process. His recruiter answered all his and our questions. They are helping him prepare while he waits.

I have found my son is much more focused than I had thought.
Through this Navy experience, I now believe:
It was positive and maturing. Our relationship has grown stronger.

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The next step has begun

Posted on August 11, 2012 at 4:36pm 7 Comments

Last weekend my family and I attended the PIR or graduation ceremony for my son and the other recruits. If anyone is reading this and considering whether or not to go, GO! The ceremony was impressive. When the Sailors started marching in, I became teary. The sound of the feet marching in step, watching them parade past the families and dignitaries, listening to them call out the Sailor's Creed in unison all are experiences you should have. The video clips do not do it justice. I hope…

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Missing my son, but he would be proud

Posted on June 23, 2012 at 8:56am 2 Comments

Today I woke up at 5:30. By 6:30 I was up. I am a teacher and on summer break, and it's Saturday. Why couldn't I sleep?! I fixed some breakfast, and at 7:30 I went for a walk/ jog. I'll admit I am not a little girl, and am working to get in shape. I pushed myself to do more than I have in the past, and found I really can do more than I think I expected.  It is what I always told my son in the past when he wanted to give up. At one point I had almost decided to start walking, and told myself…

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Setting Goals for myself while we wait

Posted on June 11, 2012 at 1:41pm 12 Comments

I thought I was doing great. I wasn't crying, or whining about my son being gone. Today I realized I needed to change what I was doing though. I was writing to him every day, thinking of him constantly, and had retreated into my house. Waiting in the silence. Waiting for the box, or letters. Today I got up at 8:30, and did little things around the house. By 10:30 I took a nap. I wasn't especially sleepy, just tired. I realized at noon, that this was not good. I cannot retreat into silent…

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Today was the day he left

Posted on June 6, 2012 at 3:22pm 14 Comments

Yesterday we delivered my son to the recruiters. Today I drove into town to the base to see him sworn into active duty. I got teary last night and today, but didn't really cry. I thought I was doing amazingly. Then when I got home my phone had slipped under the seat, and I thought I had lost it. I fell apart. The picture of him before he got on the bus, and the message that told me "see you later momma, I love you" were on the phone. Thinking I had lost it, and I might have to get another…

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At 10:51am on July 18, 2012, AmberM04 said…

Sorry to be responding to your comment so late! Life sure has gotten in the way of things since my boyfriend got to boot camp. How are you doing? Have you received any letters or phone calls? I am looking forward to PIR! My SR's mom and I have discussed marriage ideas...she would like us to get married in their backyard since it has significance to us (we went to h.s. together and had all of our prom photos there). He doesn't know any of this is being discussed...I hope he still wants to after boot camp!

At 2:51pm on June 10, 2012, AO Mom said…

How are you doing?  I have a feeling that these 9 weeks are going to go by slow for me? I can' wait to get his information so I have the address to write to him!

At 8:41am on June 7, 2012, OhWendyPIR7/27(Ship 13 Div 229) said…

Good morning.  I wanted to check in first thing. I thought about you all night.  Did you get the call letting you know he was on base?  I remember laughing because he sounded so serious, it was just like I heard it would be.  Now just waiting on "The Box".  Keep yourself busy. 

At 4:23pm on June 6, 2012, OhWendyPIR7/27(Ship 13 Div 229) said…

I am so sorry for not totally paying attention before I commented back.  Not sure why I was thinking you had another week.  I had to keep myself busy.  My son made sure he left a ton a laundry for me to do after he left, so that was a lot of fun.  Where is the delete button when you need it?  I don't get much computer time when I get home, but I will be thinking of you tonight and look forward to hearing back from you. 

At 12:44am on May 9, 2012, JessicaB-Sailor Mom said…

Welcome to N4M’s. This site is full of information, support and encouragement. My son graduated boot camp Jan 29, 2010 and is now stationed overseas.

If your profile or profile name contains last name (even if it is different from your rct/sailor) your rct/sailors first name or your e -mail address, I recommend that you change it for the safety of your sailor. Remember, this is a public site and anyone can read comments posted here.

If have a Sailor in the fleet-search groups for ship, sub, rating, duty station, squadron, etc.

If you are a DEPer: Please join the group http://www.navyformoms.com/group/bootcampmoms , (just point and click on the http address) there you will find new N4M’S as well as more seasoned N4M’s to guide you along.

Join this group http://www.navyformoms.com/group/deppersinbutnotyet read some of the discussions for good info

There is a group for each month rcts leave "Leavin for Boot Camp in (month they leave)" search groups and join this group...it will have info as well as connect you with other N4M's whose rcts leave that month.

Once you get your PIR (Pass In Review=graduation) date…search groups and join the PIR group..if it hasn’t been formed yet YOU may need to form it.

Go to YouTube and search Navy Racks, boot camp, graduaton, Battlestations 21 (CNN does it)-also Navy folding, bed making, shoe polishing (doing things the NAVY way).

Explore this site as well…Forums, Groups and Videos and check out the “Main” tab…lots of good info.

At 12:40am on May 9, 2012, BunkerQB said…

We have a Survival Guide for Navy For Moms Newbie (clickable link). You'll find everything you need to get started. Videos, PDF files of boot camp processing days, links to all the important groups (including those listed in your blog by lemonelephant) plus tips on how to use this site. Keep in mind the videos and PDF files may take some time to download the first time you try it. It'll look like nothing is happening. You can always come here and get the info - right here on your own page.

Good luck.

BunkerQB

At 12:10pm on November 26, 2011, sweetcaroline said…

Our  only child is leaving in May 2012. We are so proud of him and so supportive in his decision but yes the last holdays at home will sure be more meomorable ones then those in the past. We are living in the moment and treasuring all of it.Just celebrated his birthday and it was great. He is ready and anxious to go. Live for today and try not to think of when he is leaving just live for today. Prayers and hapy holidays to all of you. We will all be in it together happy and sad and PROUD! God Bless!

At 1:45pm on November 1, 2011, Navy for Moms Admin said…

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