MY SON NEEDS HELP!! ANYONE NEAR PORTSMOUTH OR HAVE A CHILD OR SIGNIFICANT OTHER THERE?

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Permalink Reply by wendy on October 6, 2008 at 9:19pm

Hi My daughter says they have them on base her room mate is one of the drivers. she used it on a sunday to go to the hospital. Good luck

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Permalink Reply by Joanie on October 6, 2008 at 6:24am

Stephanie, my son is in Virginia also (although right at this moment he is in Kentucky at school), he was living on the base in Norfolk and his ship is in Newport News. I know there are shuttle buses that he could use to go to Newport News and some other places - I would think there would be a shuttle bus that could get your son to the Nex in Norfolk. There is probably Western Union right there at the Nex.

And the banking advice isn't top priority right now, but I will tell you that my son uses Navy Fed and everything about dealing with them has been excellent, so good that he has let me know that as a family member I could switch my banking to them. It really might be worth the effort for your son to switch. Navy Fed can probably advise him on how to change his direct deposit. The sailors can do quite a bit on line with their tax deductions, etc., so he might be able to change it that way, probably have both accounts for a few weeks until the change is complete.

And it might help you as a mom to know that temperature is relative - my son can't stand how hot it usually is in Virginia and your son says he's freezing! I just looked at weather.com and it is 55 degrees in the morning, but it warms up later. I know it's awful to feel like your kid is miserable and you're trying so hard to help make it better, and it sure will be nice when he can finally get a sweatshirt or something, but at least it might comfort you a little bit to know that it isn't really freezing.

I was going to call the other kid I know stationed in Virginia and now I just remembered he's at school too! Talk about timing - bummer. If I can find out any other info to help I will pass it on to you. It sounds like you're doing a good job trying to help your son, and, remember, he will be alright. I know it really sucks right now, but he will be okay.

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Permalink Reply by Sheila on October 6, 2008 at 8:40am

Stephanie, be sure to check your friend requests. I sent you a message. My son is an MA stationed in Norfolk. I know it is a big place, but maybe he can help! Check your messages, then get in touch with me if you still need help.

Another N4M
Sheila

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Permalink Reply by Judy Miller on October 6, 2008 at 8:46am

Stephanie,
My son is out on a deployment. I've contacted a friend of his who is stationed there to see if she is able to help but also do not know if she's in port or out for an exercise at sea. You could wire your son some money to whatever bank is near his ship/area. Or, your son should ask / post to see if anyone that he's working with or on his ship could give him a lift to the bank there. Norfolk itself is a beautiful area and we've gone through Portsmouth but think like any cities that there are crime areas as well as nice areas. The USO also is a good contact point for you /your son and there's a big branch in Norfolk and you can go to the USO website and even get a phone number/contact information. They exist to support military/familes.

Good luck and will let you know if I hear anything back.

Judy

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Permalink Reply by Susan on October 6, 2008 at 9:05am

Stephanie, My son is also on the Truman. Actually I am heading there to visit this weekend, October 11. Let me know what I can do and I will do my best to help out.

Sue

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Permalink Reply by Donna on October 6, 2008 at 9:12am

Hello Stephanie,
My son is stationed in Norfolk. He was at the shipyard for about 6 months. It isn't a real safe place by what he has told me. Thank God he had his truck there. He is due back in Norfolk in just a few days. Maybe him and your son can meet. Keep in touch.

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Permalink Reply by Ann on October 6, 2008 at 10:44am

Stephanie, I wish I were there to help your poor Son. I can only imagine how terrifying this is for you and for him. My thoughts and prayers are with you and that someone reads your blog and is able to get to your Son and help him!!

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Permalink Reply by wendy on October 6, 2008 at 10:58am

I wish I could help. My daughter says at her base thier is a duty driver, He should check that. He should talk to the yoeman to see if they can get any info for him or his commander. I will pray for his safety and getting his life back to a normalcy of some kind. Hang in thier girl hugs from AZ

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Permalink Reply by Molly the Snipe Mom on October 6, 2008 at 11:43am

If you havent gotten help yet PM me ~ My son is Newport News, has no car BUT does have friends with cars. Maybe he could set up a time to get together and get him around.
Shipmates will help one another out !! That I am sure of

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Permalink Reply by Tami Hurt on October 6, 2008 at 12:16pm

Stephanie, I am new to this site but I may have some help for you. I am in northern California, my best friends brother is in norfolk and is I think a Commander in Chief or something like that. He is pretty high up in the Navy. Let me see what I can do about getting ahold of her today. She is at work but her brother has alot of pull. If you would like give me a call later this afternoon, maybe about 5 or 6 and I will have gotten a hold of her. First email me and let me know if this might work and then I can give you my number. Maybe he can help out a little if not a lot. Take care and I will contact you when I get ahold of her. Give me your number also if you would like and I can call you.
Tami in Northern Cal.

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Permalink Reply by Hoppi on October 6, 2008 at 5:25pm

FYI: President of the United States is the Commander in Chief.

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Permalink Reply by Lanita S on October 6, 2008 at 12:22pm

Stephanie,

I cannot tell you how I feel for you and your son. My son has NO 'buddy', nor a CO who is helpful. In fact, his CO has it in for him and has been ridiculing him in public about his tatoo, his playing soccer ['there's no way in h*ll I'm going to approve you playing soccer for the Navy and leaving here... and if you go over my head, I'll tell them to reject you too",] This is a boy who loves the game, and uses it as an only way to get rid of his frustration of walking 4 miles every day one way to get to work because he doesn't have a car either...

What is it with this Navy? Once they get you past school, they drop you and treat you like crap!! He's had no help either!

Will be praying for yours, as well as mine.

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