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Comment by Katherine *~*Michael's Mom*~* on October 26, 2008 at 10:25pm

Hi!! My name is Katherine and my son, Michael left for BC on Oct. 7, 2008!!

To give ya'll alittle info....Michael has talked about joining The Navy since he was 3 years old.....he wanted to be like his Daddy who served for 4 years with The Navy!! Then at the age of 6, all he could talk about was being a "Navy SEAL"....he ate it, slept it, breathed it....everything!! When we bought all 3 of our sons' beds (Michael was 11 or 12 at the time) he INSISTED on getting a cot and an old WWll Army blanket and pillow because "I need to get used to it"....LOL...and when he was 14 he bought The Navy SEAL Training Book and lived by it!! To say this child knew exactly what his future held would be an understatement!! So when he was 17 his Dad signed for him as a Delayed Entry and he attended DEP meetings and such!! He originally signed up for the SEAL'S but a few months ago changed his contract to Reserves MA....and that is where we are now!!

I Thank Ya'll for being so Welcoming and I look forward to conversing with you soon!! I do have a quick question for anyone willing to answer.....

Is it wrong for me to have not cried and not feel sad because he's gone pursuing his lifelong *Dream*?? I mean....I miss him....but my outlook is.....he is fulfilling his Passion....something that has been his *Dream* since he was wee little....I'm excited for him and so happy that we get to witness him take the path to his destined career!! Is that wrong?? Am I not normal??

I don't know...maybe everyone reacts differently....but I have NO sadness...just exhilarating happiness for him!! I've not heard from him....just got the 2 second call saying he was there and then his box of clothes!! All other corresponse's has been made to his GF!! I have written him and actually am going to mail off another from me and a card from his youngest brother tomorrow!! I imagine he'll write when he's got time!!

One last thing....from what I understand....his PIR is Dec.5, 2008....and I am SO excited I can't wait!! We are awaiting word from him on whether he is Grad and Go or not so we can finalize our plans and get our trip booked ASAP!!

K.....so.....that's me and my story!! lol

Huggies To All!!

Comment by Sherry on October 26, 2008 at 3:28pm

Hi,

I am back Graduation it was awesome . And I was so proud , Sean now has completed Power school and will stay in Goose Creek for the rest of his school. Moms if your Sailor is in SC for Nuke school this school is awesome. And this graduation is so neat. You just can't help and cry. Also for the Moms who first read my message when I went to Great Lakes for Sean's Boot Camp graduation I have to say he has came along way. I am seeing a man grow and mature just like the Navy promised. He is home on leave right now and has called me three or four times -- WOW-- and he offered to come over and go to church with me and his step dad. He will be joining me for lunch tomorrow. I am one luckily mom! I have to tell all I am so proud of my Son. I just want to let everyone know that if you will be going to Goose Creek we stayed at the Best Western in Ladson this is just around the corner from NNPTC. It is the Best Western Magnolia Inn their number is (843) 553-8888 the rates were good and the room were nice not the Hilton but nice and service was good. Just tell them that you received the information from a mom on Navy Moms on line and they said they would give you a good rate. Let them know you are there for your Son or Daughter Graduation. Patriots Point is a great place to visit. And Charleston is full of history. Well my Son is now ready for another chapter in his life Thank You all for being there for me as I also grow with the changes I have to over come while My Son My Sailor, My Hero, continuous his new journey in life. Love to all

Sherry PNM of Sean

Comment by Connie on October 23, 2008 at 4:35pm

Tim loved Pensacola. He said the beach was awesome. He would loved to have stayed there. He would really like to go to Corpus Christi and get back to Texas. He was stationed there then he could come home some weekends. My husband still can't believe that they have like a 9 to 5 type job and off on weekends to do whatever they want and that they can leave the ship when they are not working. He said it was not like that when he was in back in the early 70's.

Comment by Pam/KP's mom on October 23, 2008 at 3:03pm

Kyle went out for 2 week on the USS Roosevelt back in September. Had a chance to go back out for 7 months but it didn't happen. He'll be going to Pensacola for a 2 week training stint. My family does not have any military background so this is all new to us. Alot to learn.

Comment by Connie on October 23, 2008 at 1:21pm

Tim had a temporary assignment (TAD) on the USS Eisenhower and he loved it. He said being at sea was really cool. He was only out for 2 weeks. His dad was also in the Navy on a submarine (USS Blueback) which is now at the Navy Museum in Oregon. He is so proud of Tim and has a very special place in his heart for all of our service men and women.

Comment by Pam/KP's mom on October 23, 2008 at 1:01pm

Kyle had the opportunity to be stationed in Florida for a land assignment but he wanted to do ship duty first. He seems to be enjoying everything.
I live in Atascosa, tx....outside of San Antonio. Used to live in Katy!

Comment by Connie on October 23, 2008 at 9:03am

Hi Pam. My son is also on the USS Carl Vinson. His name is Tim and is an ABAH working on the flight deck. Did you say you live in Atascocita? I live in Kingwood. We should get together.

Comment by Debbie on October 22, 2008 at 8:29pm

Hi Pam, My son is a ATC. He is currently being transfered to NAS Corpus Christi. He really enjoys his job. When will your son be leaving for FL for training?

Comment by Lone Star Sailor Mom on October 22, 2008 at 5:00pm

Howdy Pam! My son is an AT3 on the Theodore Roosevelt, currently on deployment but Norfolk is is home base! Welcome to NavyforMoms - I hope you end up enjoying it as much as I do! The women on here are nothing short of phenominal (especially those of us from Texas!!!) :-)

Comment by Pam/KP's mom on October 22, 2008 at 4:51pm

Hello everyone! My name is Pam. I from Atascosa. This is my first time. Saw the commercial for this web site...thought I'd check it out. Looks great.
My son is stationed on the USS Carl Vinson, Norfolk, Va. He's going to be doing Air Traffic Control. He joined in June 07.

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