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I love skype. I got to see and talk to Blake today. He looked good and sounded happy. I was feeling sad about it being our first Christmas without him so it did me good to actually see his face. My five year old got up this morning and cleaned his...
Carol thanks for sharing the video.
Just a quick update on my son. I was able to talk to him on Skype Tuesday and he sounded much better. I received a message today that he was feeling better. He ended with, "I have to go to bed soon so I can get up for watch. I like it because I ge...
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I got to skype with Blake on Tuesday when he was at the USO in Okinawa. He sounded better, he had explored some with other sailors. We got an email today where he said he was starting to feel better and the food in Japan was delicious....
Thanks Molly, he is on the Essex but maybe their paths will cross someday.My second graders are making Veteran's day cards and we will send them to Blake. That should cheer him up. Princess I agree that this is a perfect time for Blake to rely on ...
Thanks everyone. I emailed my son and told him other sailors felt the same way and are now doing fine. I think it will help him to know he isn't the only one to ever feel that way.
Thanks Sheila, he couldn't say where his ship is or for how long but on the official ship website it seemed that it was a short voyage to test things on the ship. I am waiting for him to give me his address so I can start sending things.
Thanks Carol and Kathleen. He has always had a hard time with change so it is ironic that he chose the military but you're right, I think he just needs some time.
Hi all, I posted on the Japan group but I get great advice from this group so I thought I would share with you also. My son left here a week ago Wednesday after a two week leave. He had PIR on 9/3. He left on a Wednesday and arrived in Japan and w...
Well Blake left Washington yesterday for Japan. I am not sure what happens next but I'm sure he will be busy for quite a while. Can anyone tell me how long I can expect to wait until I hear from him? He was nervous but excited. He was home for two...
Hi all, my son is coming home for leave this week then will be leaving for Japan and the USS Essex. I have joined the Essex mom site and now this one. Is there any advice you have for what my son should bring. He will need a computer and I was tol...
For all the Mom's(and Dad's) with a Sailor in Japan
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- About me:
- My husband and I have five children ranging in age from 5-23. I teach second grade at a small private school. My oldest son lives on his own and works for a construction company. My second son is aboard the USS Essex. My third son is 16, my daughter is 14, and my youngest son is 5. Blake graduated from Boot Camp 9/3/09, and left for Japan the end of October.It is hard having him so far away but I believe he will be better for the experience.
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- When I heard “Navy,” I:
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- From my experience with the Navy, the most important thing I learned was:
- Be supportive and flexible.
- Through this Navy experience, I now believe:
- It was positive and maturing. Our relationship has grown stronger.
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- At 8:54am on October 3, 2009,
Marianne/KT's Mom said…
- Katie was home for 2 weeks before she left for Sasebo. She had purchased a laptop during A school and downloaded all her music onto it. Her brothers/sister gave her a DVD holder so she would have something to take her collection in that was compact. Katie took her sea bag (shoes & covers, some civilian clothes), garment bag (carried most of her uniforms), computer bag and back pack (w/ID, passport, purse, papers, etc.). Her cell phone that she got during A school was a month to month which ended once she left the country. Katie flew from Detroit and I was able to get a pass to stay with her at the gate. Then it was Chicago to Tokyo to Fukuoka (sp?) and then a bus to the base. Since the Essex was out to sea, her sponsor was not able to meet her there. Katie flew in civilian clothes - which is what they are suppose to fly in for international, as she was told. If he will be arriving before mid-october, then the ship will still be in port since it is SRA right now. Katie did take some yen and had a credit card already. Her cell now is a plan that she can communicate with those on base while she is on ship while in port. Katie purchases calling cards from the NEX or uses someone elses phone to call, but we don't get phone calls very often. I know a lot of sailors have Skype or google talk, but Katie hasn't set herself up for that. I don't have a microphone or camera on my computer anyway. Hope I answered some of your questions.
- At 4:18pm on September 9, 2009,
LASHONDA(SON) DIV 337 SHIP 09 said… - Hello how are you. How did your son get to spend the entire weekend with. Where is his a schooling. Did he actually get to spend the night with you guys as well.
- At 10:02am on September 9, 2009,
Tina (SAILOR GAGE) said… - wamom,
We were staioned in Japan for 4 years and we LOVED it. Try to visit him there and i know you will enjoy the experience!
- At 8:20pm on August 30, 2009,
Texas Mom of 2 said… - Hello! Looking forward to Thursday right? Yippee! I saw that your son is going in as undesignated and I read what led him to that decision. Just wanted to say to you that my oldest son ended up going undesignated also - in 2008 and he is soooo happy! I just wanted to reassure you. It gives them time to look around, decide what they want to choose later on. I hope to see you at PIR!
- At 2:25am on August 15, 2009,
AliciaL (Ds Mom) said… - Well that will be shipped from the good ol' Pacific Northwest...Springfield Oregon...we are right next to Eugene. That's about 150 miles south of Portland.
- At 11:54pm on August 12, 2009,
marian PROUD mom of Andrew said… - wamom just curious as to how many adults are attending the pir from your family
Marian
- At 12:42pm on July 24, 2009,
Kfunk said… - Well, nevermind, I see your son's name is Blake and his graduation is week after my sons, so I guess they're not together. I just finished reading a really good book called Honor, Courage, Commitment-Navy Boot Camp writtten by J.F. Leahy. I am not really a reader, but my brother(who also has two sons in service) recommended it, and it was very informational. It takes you there week by week, and comments from recruits, and what to expect, from beginning of paperwork, shots, physical training one and two, inspections, classroom learning and the drill halls, learning of sailors trades, the service week, and the warrior weeks, all kinds of stuff, the Ricky crud(sick), to doing what they call the gas chamber. It is a very good book, and benficial, and helps me to understand the Navy talk a little better and to know where about my son is in that week, so I can ask him about certain things in my letters to him. Anyway, I highly recommend it. Kerri
- At 7:30am on July 24, 2009,
Casey said… - Hi Wamom,
I hope Blake is doing well. I dont think it is any easier having 3 in. I would say Kurtis is the hardest. But i know he will do great. Kurtis says he is doing a job did Blake get a job? Kurtis says he was doing laundry and is now doing watch.
- At 5:58pm on July 22, 2009,
Kfunk said…
- Hi: I talked to you week ago or so. Both our son's are from Spokane. My son's graduation date is Aug. 28th. He is ship 6, division 941. What is your son's? I've received two letters so far and a 10 minute phone call on Monday. It was good to hear his voice and know he was okay. Talk to ya later Kerri
- At 1:10am on July 14, 2009,
Kfunk said…
- you can call his recruiter and he can tell you what ship and division. My son left on a Thursday and that following Tuesday I called recruiter and he knew already and the address.
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