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Barrett's Mom(Ship 07, Div 316)
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I would love to attend since I'm new to this group (actually the whole Navy experience) but, my husband and I will be in Oklahoma that weekend. Hopefully, we'll get the chance to meet you all soon.
Chris
I Wanted To Create A Group For People Who's Sailors
Are In Pensacola, FL for A School !
So sorry I didn't get to meet you all ( did meet Karaqueen - Phil's Mom) at PIR! But I couldn't get to my son quick enough and he was very anxious to spend as much time in the 'real world' as possible. You've all been a big help to me through this a…
We are in Chicago - Sleep Inn in Lake Bluff. Didn't hear anything from our recruit yesterday or today. If our kids don't graduate tomorrow are you all with me to go kick some 'you know what'?
This is a very neat letter written by someone who knows what it's like to be in boot camp and was there long enough ago to have a proper perspective. I thought it was really cool and am going to share it with my recruit.
http://www.navydads.com/grou…
I know exactly how you feel since we missed a call a while back. So disappointing and frustrating! But you are right, just a few more days!! Tonight, Battlestations. I'm sending prayers for strength and endurance for all the recruits!
We got a phone call from Barrett on Saturday too! Hearing his voice makes all the difference! Looking forward to Friday!! We won't be getting to town until about 10:00 so will not be at Flanagan's, but hope to meet you all at PIR. I think we are goi…
Wouldn't this be week 7, since PIR (week 8) is next week?
I know, it seems the closer it gets, the HARDER it gets. I would very much like to get together with all of you before PIR. It's just hard not knowing how much time it will take to clear security, where the possible places are to meet, and if there'…
Missed a call from Barrett yesterday!! All because I didn't turn my ringer back on after church - SOOOO dissapointed!!! I'm sure he is too - earned a call home and his stupid parents won't answer the cell! DANG! There is always a get together at Fla…
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- About me:
- Married, living in Kearney, Nebraska. My youngest child, Barrett, just left for boot camp last week. (7/15/09)
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- Enlisted
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- At 12:18am on October 3, 2009,
Rebecca Eck said…
- Hi Chris? Is that your name? Or should I call you Barretts mom? My Name is Rebecca but you can call me Becky. I live in La Vista Ne. And my son Chris is a Ma In Berain. I would love to hear from you. Believe me I know how you feel!!
Love to hear from You.
Becky
- At 9:57pm on October 2, 2009,
tanya said…
- I got off the Navy wall and am now in facebook, I am not really good at this computer stuff. I live in Hastings, and would be glad to meet some time or if you get on facebook, let me know.
- At 9:54pm on October 2, 2009,
tanya said…
- Nice to hear from you. I have a son in CT. We are headed there to visit with him next week. I haven't seen him for 6 months and kind of miss the guy. He got us rooms at the Navy Lodge there in Groton. My son is diver and loves his job. For him, this was a good decision. He has a nice life. I am now waiting for his brother to join, but I think he is going air force. Gotta be proud of these boys.
- At 8:34pm on July 21, 2009,
Trish said… - Hi Barrett's Mom!
Great to see you here! I lost my baby to the Navy a year ago:o(. Very, very difficult time for me, as I was not only dealing with him being so far away, but also being an empty nester. I know exactly what you're going through. I cried alot. Mostly because I was sad about him leaving, but at the same time because I was so completely amazed that my son had decided to join the Navy and because I knew I must have done something right for him to want to do that. I don't know...I just remember there being alot of emotions.
Don't be surprised if you don't hear from him. They rarely get call time. I think Drew called home maybe 3 times during boot camp. The second call home for him was heart wrenching. He cried the entire 45 minute call. I felt so helpless, but he got through it. They learn to lean on their buddies there.
Send letters, send letters, send letters! I can't stress that enough. Try to get everyone you know to send letters too. This is their only communication with the outside world, and for boys who are used to texting nonstop; it's really hard on them. Be prepared for letters from Barrett too. Drew wrote alot about his feelings in his letters home (not typical of him at all) and I cried when I read many of them. I tried to send a card or letter to Drew everyday. In one of his first letters he wrote "I die a little inside each day they don't call my name in mail call". Of course I wrote daily from then on!
Barrett will do fine. You'll be so proud of the man that he will become in the next 8 weeks. The feeling is indescribable. It really is. I can't put into words how proud I am of my Drew.
What is Barrett going to do, does he know yet? Drew is in Power School.
- At 7:37pm on July 21, 2009,
Karen Gallagher said… - Welcome aboard!!
We are so glad that you are here! This is a great place to meet others that know exactly how you feel!
We have something for everyone here groups from boot camp moms to overseas moms and moms that like to scrap book. We have meet and greets to events that the moms set up to meet each other and have dinner or an outing. There are groups to help you with each and every step of this wonderful adventure that our children have chosen called the US Navy.
Please tell us about your sailor and what they have chosen to do in the navy and ohh yeah we LOVE pictures of everyone !!
Please let me know if you have any questions I can help you with.
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- At 1:19pm on July 21, 2009,
Angie (aka navy mom x 2) said… - Hi there!! I just wanted to welcome you to the Nebraska Families group...We have sailors in all stages of Navy Life.... I have two son's in...My oldest is in the fleet and currently deployed but will be home very soon!! My second left for boot camp the same day as yours..I just received the form letter yesterday with his address and today "The Box" (as it is so fondly called) with all his things just arrived....so we will going through this together!! You might want to joint bootcamp moms also so you can stay informed and keep up with your recruits Ship and Division. Here is the link: http://www.navyformoms.com/group/bootcampmoms
Let us in the Nebraska group or in Boot camp moms know if you have any questions.
Tell us a little about your self and/or recruit.
Hugs~Angie
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