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About me:
I am a 50 something mom, whose first child will leave for BC on April 8th, 2008. My husband and I have our own financial services business. I have been an elementary teacher, a union organizer, a village trustee, and a stockbroker.
My child's first name:
Brian
My son/daughter is:
Enlisted, In college
I was the proudest of my child when:
he has made a new 'first'--whether it was his first smile, his first step, or his first grown-up decision. He carries with him my hopes and dreams and fears for him.
When my son/daughter first spoke about joining the service I:
Was concerned or afraid, Needed to learn more about it
As a new Navy mom, the most important thing I learned was:
This is something that my son is drawn to. I have always supported my children, but I was a little bit behind him on this one. He was patient with me, and let me do my research and find my own peace with his choice.

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Looking Back, Looking Forward

Tomorrow will be the last day Brian will be home before Boot Camp. My style of being a mother is to take responsibility for everything, whether or not it is really mine. I have spent much time over the last few days wondering if how I raised my son was right. I did my best, and I think I did better than average, but was it enough? I want to turn away from looking back. (I think that the biblical story about Lot's wife looking back and turning into a pillar of salt has a really important and time… Continue

Posted on April 7th, 2008 at 1:32am — 3 Comments (Add)

Countdown

Brian leaves for GL on Monday, so this is his last weekend home. Since we only live a couple of hours from Milwaukee, we will take him to MEPS ourselves, and have dinner there with him before we leave him for the night. I'm really excited for him, and curious to see who he will become. He has signed on for aviation training, but has some hopes of getting into the nuke program instead.

Posted on April 4th, 2008 at 11:37pm — 5 Comments (Add)

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At 6:49pm on May 22nd, 2008, Spring Davidson said…
Have you seen how BIG our list is getting....TGIFridays is going to be GREAT!!!
At 12:02am on May 22nd, 2008, Holly Poole said…
is it the one at 6577 Grand Ave?
At 6:01pm on May 21st, 2008, PROUD NAVY MOM said…
WE PLAN ON BEING THERE AT 7:30 IT WILL WORK-OUT GOOD BECAUSE OUR HOTEL IS 1 MILE AWAY FROM TGIFRIDAYS'S CAN'T WAIT TO MEET YOU AND ALL THE OTHER PARENT'S!
PEOPLE ATTENDING DINNER: PRISCILLA, ROBERT & ADRIAN. DO YOU NEED HELP WITH ANYTHING?
At 6:01pm on May 21st, 2008, selina jimenez said…
Selina It will be just me. I hope that's not a problem. But I would love to come. Thanks Selina
At 10:40am on May 21st, 2008, lisa manderville said…
david,lisa,kim,ashley,bradley and 730 is good we should be there then.
At 10:08pm on May 20th, 2008, Holly Poole said…
sure, we will definatly try to make it. It depends on what time we arrive in Chicago b/c we are driving from South Carolina. If we do make It, it will be me, my 1yr old son, my friend Ally and her 4 yr old, and our friend Jacob.
At 6:22pm on May 20th, 2008, KDAlexander said…
Thanks!!
At 6:21pm on May 20th, 2008, Victoria said…
Hi KD!! Well, my name of course, then there is my DAd (Grandpa) his name is Gary....and then Mike, Laura, Jason, Colby and Molly. Mike-my fiance, Laura-Jake's sister, Jason-Jake's brother-in-law, Colby-Jake's nephew, Molly-Jake's neice. Thanks for doing that!! Can't wait to see you all there! I'm praying each day.
At 5:41pm on May 20th, 2008, Tanya said…
HI KD, OOPS I meant for the 23rd but oh well. I hope all is going well for your sailor. I am just bustin at the seams to go see my boy graduate. Where is your son going for A school? Talk to you soon~ Tanya
At 4:58pm on May 20th, 2008, Penny said…
Well I'd love to if I weren't such a ditz and got the wrong date! Derek graduated and is in Pensacola!!!
Hope you guys have a great time.

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