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My son left for the navy on 4/15. We took him to LAX Sunday night and bid our farewells. It was hard say goodbye, but at the sametime we are so proud of him! He called at midnight to let us know he arrived safely. He could only talk for a minute or two, and doesn't know when he'll be able to call again.
My child's FIRST name only (No Last Names Please!):
Michael
My son/daughter is:
Enlisted
I was the proudest of my child when:
Michael had a difficult time in high school, but finally came full circle. He completed his GED, and also got his high school diploma! We are very proud of him for following through with this.
When my son/daughter first spoke about joining the service I:
Was proud
As a new Navy mom, the most important thing I learned was:
I don't know if I can truthfully answer this question, as I've only been a navy mom for a few days. I suppose patience will be something I will learn, especially since I don't know when my son will be calling again.
My son/daughter is currently in the service or retired, and now I believe:
This was a maturing experience

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At 9:39pm on October 30, 2008, Diane said…
Hi Shelley, You will love this site, My son Mike is on the Reagan, he has been for almost 2 1/2 years. He is on the fight deck, Crash & Salvage Div. Are you going to the Homecoming when the ship comes in? Hugs
At 2:05am on June 10, 2008, darlene said…
hi shelley, awhhh im so happy for you! you finally got to se micheal. oh im sure you cried ha? i know i would. i get so teary eye when their is such a special event, especially if its something to do with the kids. awhh i cant wait till that day. weow it sounded like you guys had so much fun. do you have pictures to share? proud mama im sure you have lots... congratulations again. sounds like micheal is on his way!!!
At 5:06pm on June 9, 2008, darlene said…
hi shelley how is micheal doing? as for brian im still waiting for his 2nd letter ? wondering if his toe is ok now? so where will micheal be going ? as for brian he will be going after bc to san antonio, texas.
At 2:22am on June 6, 2008, darlene said…
hi shelley, congratulations to micheal! oh im sure i would be too nervous and all. proud mama. cant wait till i have that day too. thank you for your thoughts on brian. lol. have fun, dont forget your camera...darlene
At 12:06am on June 3, 2008, darlene said…
thank you for asking how brian is. i dont know how he is doing as of right now? as what was said in the letter he will be set back. he has give limited light duty. i just hope they will take care of it. it sounds like its infected??he has never been a complainer so im sure it is serious. i have not recieved my second letter, hopefully soon? yes you are right god will watch over him for me i believe that strongly. i asked him too in my prayers. awhh it is hard right when their all gone. i know when my boys were little i used to say cant wait till they grow up. now my hubbie and i realize how quiet our life is. we try to keep ourselves busy as possible. weow it really must have been so hard for you to have your daughter so far away and her being sick im sure you had sleepless hours. i want to really thank you for giving me so much support it really helps me. i have never met you but you sound like a sweet person who has such a big heart. bless you and bless your children. and again shelly thank you for being their for me.
At 3:42pm on June 2, 2008, Rose R said…
Thank you so much for your kind words Shelley. I am glad I stayed on , even tho my son is no longer a recruit. I just wanted to help the Ship 17 folks with the bit of knowledge I gained here. God is good, he does work things for the good.
At 2:49am on May 30, 2008, darlene said…
hi shelley, we just recieved brian's first letter today its been one week! he says hes ok. i was a little sad with his letter says he has a problem with his toe. might be delayed but he is determined not to give up. which im so glad. im very proud of him hanging in their. help me pray for him... thank you its nice expressing my thoughts with you...
At 12:04am on May 29, 2008, darlene said…
hi shelley, weow 2 weeks! its been 1 week yesterday if they count the day they arrive. cant wait till we recieve his letter. you are right it does get alittle better. but he is missed. i still havent been able to do anything in his room yet. when i go in their its hard for me. we are a very close family. i miss his calls checking up on me sometimes especially if i didnt come home yet. he would call me and ask where am i? also when the times he would go out to eat where ever he would always bring me something back home even if it was a little thing. how thought he is. i miss that allot getting the atttention from him.
At 12:45am on May 28, 2008, darlene said…
hi shelley just wondering when will it be till we recieve his 1st letter??
At 2:50pm on May 24, 2008, Kelly Kyle's Mom said…

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