Anyone with a child leaving for Great Lakes the week of May 5?

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Permalink Reply by Joyce Tucson Mom on May 13, 2008 at 2:11pm

My son's PIR was 3/21 which was 7 weeks and 2 days from the day he arrived in Great Lakes - which surprised the heck out of me. I think it has something to do with how many are needed to 'fill' a division and may also be determined by how quickly they get thru the processing days . . . ?

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Permalink Reply by Bev H on May 13, 2008 at 12:36am

Hi Tina -

I just found this website. I didn't even know it existed. My son, Josh, left for Great Lakes on May 7th. I talked to him when he arrived on the evening of the 7th, but nothing since. He said that he wouldn't be able to call again for 2-3 weeks. He hung out at Sky Harbor Airport in Phoenix with a couple other guys. I hope they were able to stick together when they got to bootcamp. One of the guys was from Tuscon. Not sure where his other "new" friend was from. He mentioned that they all wished it was the last day, rather than the first. I have no address or any other information yet. I just keep waiting............

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Permalink Reply by Tina -- James' mom on May 13, 2008 at 12:50am

Bev,

Welcome aboard...hang on, it's a wild ride. This is a great site with a great group of moms. Do you know ship and division for your son yet? Call the recruiter first thing tomorrow morning. He/she should have it. Then start writing.

If you have ANY questions, please don't hesitate to ask. This is a great group of moms. You'll love it here.

tina

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Permalink Reply by Bev H on May 14, 2008 at 10:42pm

Hi Tina -

Yes, this is definately an adventure. I received Josh's box yesterday (Tuesday) and received the letter today (Wednesday). Josh is in Div 238 - Ship 11. I haven't seen the same info on anyone else's post. Josh was able to write four lines on his letter. He said that "training is tough, but it seems to be going well." He also stated that graduation was on July 3rd. I've given his address to everyone I can think of.

Everyone on here is awesome! We will all get through this........together.

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Permalink Reply by Ann on May 13, 2008 at 9:58am

Hi ~Bev!! Welcome. Your Son is right there with the rest of our kiddos who left this week. Let us know when you find out what ship and div he is in.

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Permalink Reply by Bev H on May 14, 2008 at 10:47pm

Hi Ann -

Josh is in Div 238 - Ship 11. I received his letter today. He seems to be doing ok. He was very athletic before he went in, so hopefully that part is going well. I can tell he misses his mom and dad. His final comment on his "letter" was "take care and I love you both very much."

Deep breaths.....................

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Permalink Reply by Pam on May 15, 2008 at 12:07pm

AWESOME glad you got the letter .

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Permalink Reply by Mecheryl Robinson on May 13, 2008 at 11:28am

My son left for Gl may 6 his name is George from Rochester Ny. He's in Div 236 ship 07. I'm a 2 time navy mom maybe our sons will meet. My name is Mecheryl (just call me cheryl)

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Permalink Reply by Pam on May 13, 2008 at 11:43am

Welcome cheryl nice to meet you... Just join in the chat and ask any questions you may have ... THIS IS a fantastic group of mom's......

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Permalink Reply by Connie on May 13, 2008 at 4:44pm

My son left for GI May 5 from Myrtle Beach, SC. He also is in Div236 ship07. My son's name is Steven my name is Connie. This is our first time in the Navy, my other son was in the air force. I am very nervous and anxious about Steven. He is my baby and now we are empty nesters.

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Permalink Reply by Pam on May 13, 2008 at 4:59pm

Welcome Connie, Nice to meet you. We live near one another .. I am in spartanburg sc This is a nice bunch of moms here and some of us are actually psycho....haha but just jump in whenever you have something to chat about or any questions to ask...

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Permalink Reply by Tina -- James' mom on May 13, 2008 at 5:31pm

I'm a psycho! Pam can attest to that.

Wecome, aboard anyway. It looks like Steven will graduate a week before Phillip (Pam's son) and James (my son). I'm not sure how that worked out because they all left at the same time, but our sons are in the next group.

Pam ~~ I didn't know you were a southern girl, too. I live in Macon, GA, so we're sorta neighbors.

tina

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