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Cathie V.
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  • Marshall, MI
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Anyone with PIR date 1/30/2009?

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He just left today

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He just left today

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Cathie V.-"Corpsman Eric's" mom

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About me:
I am in tech support (like the geek squad) for an intermediate school district and also help teachers to integrate technology in their classrooms. My wonderful husband was in the Navy when we met sailing on the USS Enterprise in the mid 1980's and was a helicopter crewman and rescue swimmer. He's currently a high school principal/football coach. Our Son, Eric, had PIR on January 30th and has finished corpsman A school at Great Lakes. He's at Camp Pendleton doing more training. I'm so proud of what he's done! We have a 17 year old daughter in high school so there is still plenty of drama around the place.
I am here to support or represent my:
Child/Stepchild
Stage of (Sailor’s) Navy Career?
Enlisted
When I heard “Navy,” I:
Was proud and encouraged it
From my experience with the Navy, the most important thing I learned was:
Even though kids like to be independent of Mom and Dad, they really appreciate our letters and support. Showing how proud we are of him and making sure he has lots of mail has mattered alot.
Through this Navy experience, I now believe:
It was positive and maturing. Our relationship has grown stronger.

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At 6:51pm on June 18, 2009, Cindy Corpsman Mom said…
By the way...it's nice to meet you =)
At 6:50pm on June 18, 2009, Cindy Corpsman Mom said…
Hi Cathie ~ Been talking to Bob on Navy Dads so thought I had better introduce myself to you on N4M's! I noticed you joined the Camp Pendleton group. They really are a good group of gals and we rely heavily on each other for info. Usually between us, we can get a pretty good pic of what's happening there. My son, Morgan, had FMTB grad end of May then he went through his two weeks of CTM. If Eric gets to go through that class, you'll get to hear all about pig day. It's equivalent to battlestations at bootcamp. Morgan loved it but was glad to take a shower to get off all the pig blood. In talking to Bob, it sounds like Eric is doing what Morgan did while waiting to class up. Is he the head admin guy? If I can answer any questions for you or whatever, ask away. Pop in and introduce yourself on the CP group.
At 6:47pm on May 16, 2009, Catherine said…
Hey Cathie! I got home from from Graduation ~ it was wonderful. My husband is home for two weeks liberty. Our kids were shocked when he walked thru the door. It was great. Your son graduates next week, right? Just arrive early ~ they ran out of seats for the family. Yikes!
At 12:34am on April 20, 2009, Catherine said…
Yeah! Test 12 is in the morning & then they are done! Good luck to you sailor! Let the LABS begin!
At 12:41am on April 16, 2009, Catherine said…
We just got back home on Monday. Our kids went crazy seeing Daddy! I know they all miss him so much. It was so funny - we went to check him back in on Sunday night & a sailor stopped us and said. "Are all those kids yours?" LOL! It was great! I guess having three kids is considered a big family anywhere but here in Utah. I'm sure we'll get to meet each other next month at graduation. I just can't wait! You'll be able to spot me easily - I'll be the one with the blonde kids saying to them: 'shhh! Be quite! Don't hit your sister! Don't pick your nose! Sit down!" My husband said test 11 was this morning. I can't believe they only have one more to go.
At 11:46pm on April 10, 2009, Catherine said…
Good evening Cathie! I am in Great Lakes right now visiting my husband. It's so great to see him!

How is Eric doing? Did he pass test 10? My husband said there was a lot of math on it & he hasn't done math since high school! lol
At 9:44pm on April 1, 2009, Catherine said…
I just got the call - he passed test #8 today! I'm so proud of him. I know my husband is excited to move onto labs. He's such a 'hands on' type of guy.

And I didn't say the 19 year-olds were annoying, I said 'young'. LOL! We are doing great - I know the kids are really missing daddy. It will be so nice for them to see him. I heard they moved graduation up. Are you going out for it? Catherine
At 4:49pm on March 29, 2009, Catherine said…
Hi! My husband just called to say he has stage 3 liberty now! I can't wait! I just bought our plane tickets to go out again - me and our 3 children. I am so excited to see him again. I miss him so much. My husband had his own room for a couple of weeks, but now has 3 roommates. He just says 'they're really young'. They are all 18 – 19 years old. How did you son do on the "Health and Comfort"? My husband said it was a whole new experience for him - he felt like it was a 'shake down' lol. Talk to you later, Catherine
At 11:58pm on March 16, 2009, Catherine said…
Cathie, I just wanted to check in with you. How is Eric doing on his tests? My husband said they had quite a few fail #5. I flew out and spent last weekend with him. It was so nice to spend time with him without the kids. I can't wait for stage 3 liberty! lol
Talk to you soon! Catherine
At 9:22am on February 23, 2009, Maggie said…
Cathy, thanks for the info Dave said he would call me Saturday..he was very excited, but I never got a call this weekend..I imagine he got tied up or something..I will just anticipate next weekend..we email often as well. I am excited to hear the class passed their test..Glad Eric did well. I am preparing a package and hope to get it sent this week..keep in touch I will let you know if I hear anything..thanks again!

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