DEPPER's..In but not yet

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Comment by Angie F.- WA: HM mom on December 8, 2009 at 1:37pm

Arwen, (chuckles) I get the impression you'd do this yourself all over again if they gave you the chance. Hey, you got a hubby and some great memories and experiences out of the deal, so who can blame you for being just a bit "jealous" of your DEPpers opportunity now and the adventures to come. =)

michelle, only 4 are guaranteed to get into PIR, children under 12 years old don't count. Bring whoever you want, but be prepared that someone may have to wait until all other guests are seated and/or get put into the overflow area OR have to stay behind in the hotel room to await your return. As long as he's not a "Grad and Go", they'll be able to spend the weekend with your new Sailor and you. As far as winter in GL, it will be quite the shock for your soon to be Recruit! Sorry, you can't send him with hand and feet warmers or long undies. They will issue everything he needs. When he graduates, if it's still cold, then you may want to send him some things.

Now there's an unexciting, but potentially much appreciated Christmas gift for a newly Graduated Sailor who is "A" schooling in GL: UnderArmor! Great brand and their lightweight stuff really keeps you warm! REI has some really comfy, good long underwear tops and bottoms too. I love my cotton set. They are soft and don't make me itchy. It was 15 degrees with a windchill factor of -7 here yesterday. When we left this morning, the car registered 0 degrees. It's supposed to get up to 17! BRRRR! No rain or snow though, so I'm grateful for that. Hear the North is sending some nasty storms towards the midwest though, so brace yourselves. :)

Comment by Lisa Sh 14 Div 394(OS Mom to be) on December 8, 2009 at 10:13am

Hey ladies,
I, like Michelle EOD and Angie, have walked your path recently. Hold on to the support you get from this group. It has been an amazing journey so far. Your DEPPers are testing the waters and, while my journey with my Sailor has been rocky...I see her emerging as a woman...not just my little girl straight out of high school.

I've seen over the year plus since she enlisted her thoughts becoming more directed and organized...her vision in place. I loved when she called home (which doesn't happen too often) thrilled that she just got her first college unit.

She loved Boot Camp (go figure) and besides coming down with Ricky Crud, has thrived through it all.

Treasure the moments you have with your DEPPers...realise there will be some storm clouds and they will drive you insane. Marvel in their ability to do something most of us could never do.

Pictures that say in my heart: The efficience of motion my daughter had after boot camp. I know it sound strange, but she covered the ground with her little stubby legs far faster than I did...her seriousness and responsiblity. (during dinner, "we should get the check so I'm back to base early enough for>>>>").,..or when her Thanksgiving liberty plans almost didn't happen - to say, "it's really okay mom...I'll be able to help out at the VA Hospital and that will be fun also"...

She is in A School now...just started yesterday...freezing her little toesies off. Can't wait to get aboard ship.

Congratulations everyone...welcome to an amazing family...

Comment by michelle on December 8, 2009 at 2:42am

Arwen Hi, I see you everywhere I go. Nice!!! Well my son actually thinks he can have is pc after bc. NOT right? do you Know? I guess I will be buying him a laptop. Well time is getting closer And I am already crying at different moments each day. This is hard. Michelle

Comment by michelle on December 8, 2009 at 2:39am

Yes my son leaves the 15th jbsmom so lets be here for each other

Comment by Arwen on December 8, 2009 at 1:16am

We're mostly getting stuff he can use later for his new portable lifestyle. He loves to read but hauling books around isn't easy, so my parents got him a Kindle, and we loaded it with 200 books in his favorite genre. He can get familiarized with it now, then use it after he hits A school.

We also got him a new iPod and other small, portable electronic devices that will allow him some mental escape time when he needs it.

Comment by Gayle, mom of Emily, Cincinnati on December 7, 2009 at 5:04pm

google Navy gifts and all sorts of sites come up with some good ideas. I'm getting an anchor necklace for my daughter/sailor.

Comment by Ben's mom Michelle on December 7, 2009 at 4:42pm

Forgive me for posting off topic, but I was wondering about Christmas gift ideas for Deppers? The usual doesn't feel right since theywon't be home long enough to appreciate them. Any thoughts?

Comment by Teri P on December 7, 2009 at 1:25pm

Hi Moms, pardon the crossposting, and I apologize if this is deemed innapropriate, but this is a worthy cause. A buddy of mine (yes he is in the Army--oh the irony!LOL!) is running/training to raise funds to fight blood cancers. You can visit his page and contribute at http://pages.teamintraining.org/rm/dhmomu10/dethington. Thanks!

Comment by JB's Mom on December 6, 2009 at 5:13pm

Michelle, my son also leaves for boot camp on the 14th. I live in Michigan but he is currently in Maryland, he will be leavig from there.

Comment by michelle on December 6, 2009 at 5:22am

Yes Michelle,It will be an adjustment I am FREAKIN-OUT. Any way hell yeah I will be goin to his graduation. So far I have 5 of us going, but I heard only 4 can go. I feel I have so much more to do in such short time. Plus I keep reminding him of things I think he should know. And what he shouldn't forget to tell me in letters.

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