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My son left today for BC and I feel lost
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Started this discussion. Last reply by Caroline Nov. 26, 2008.
My son left for BC today
Replied Nov. 25, 2008
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Very Proud Mom of AJ!!!! SOOO Handsome!!
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- I am 44 yrs old. I have 3 children. My youngest happens to be my only son. I have been married to a wonderful man for 25 yrs this coming June. I have 2 dogs and 2 birds. I love the Lord with all my heart and my husband and children a very close second.
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- I need to respect what the Navy is teaching my son and stand back, Watch what my son becomes and support him all the way!! He is such a fantastic man!!
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- Our relationship has grown stronger, This was a maturing experience, This was the best decision he/she could have made
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Hope all is well with you...haven't talked to you in sooooo long!
We had a great time down in Pcola with Scott! He was happy and so settled. Good to see him that way. We got to see hom every day and that was the best. Did a ton of walking, talking, and eating while there. Went and saw the Blue Angels practice one morning, so amazing! Scott will be done with school June 26th and then who knows what will happen. Just know that he'll be able to come home for a few weeks then. Can't wait for that! We asked where he'd like to be stationed and he gives a different answer each time. Looks like an entire class of them were sent to W. Virginia. Should be getting ready for work...let me hear from you soon! Love you sister! xoxo
I am just now starting to absorb this entire process that Ryan went through. His PIR on 3-13 was the most amazing day of my life! Thanks for writing to me and telling me what to look forward to and giving me all your advice. I am happy to say that Ryan was the honor graduate of Division 917, so you can imagine the emotions and pride we experienced when he received his award. We had VIP seating and went to a reception after the ceremony. It was just so incredible. So, now he is into the next phase of the navy. He started A school for hospital corpsman on March 25th. He is adjusting to his life outside bootcamp. He is still in Great Lakes and wasn't lucky enough to be in a nice warm climate. How is AJ doing? Give me an update when you get a chance. Also, please visit my homepage and view my "album" to see just a few of the pictures I have posted.
I hope all is well with you and your son. Talk to you soon.
Cathy
78 or 22 from Phillipsburg. About 1/2 hour away. Did you know we are having a NJ MOMS GET TOGETHER on April 26th at Houlihans in Bridgewater? It would be great if you could join us. If you can, go to the calendar to the right, go to April 26th and you will see the event listed twice. You can respond to either post. It would be great to meet you!
Wish AJ good luck for me on his new adventure. Hang in there Colleen, I know you will miss him, but he is not that far away and it is someplace safe.
Hi!!! Great to hear from you. Thanks for all your advice on PIR day. I feel alot more informed now.
Your son sounds amazing!!! Getting flowers from him on Valentine's day was a beautiful thing and just shows you how much he loves you and how much you mean to him! I'm sure you still miss him like crazy, but being able to talk to him must make it so much better than the boot camp rules! I am so glad things are going well with him. I bet he is liking the weather a whole lot better too!!
We mapped out our route and we are leaving early Wed morning. (3/11) My son and Ryan's girlfriend are flying in on Thursday and we will pick them up. We are planning a "meet and greet" with our Division group for some time Thursday evening. There are only 10 moms in our division group on this site. I wonder where the other 73 of them are? It's a shame some people don't know about this wonderful site. I wouldn't have made it through these weeks without all you wonderful people I have met here.
I have been sick all week with whatever respiratory bug is going around so I haven't gotten back to you sooner. My body misses the warm weather in Florida I think! Anyway, got 2 letters from Ryan yesterday. They will be starting week 5 on Monday and are really nearing the end. He sounds very upbeat and really seems to be looking forward to completing boot camp and seeing his family and is anxious to move on to A school. He is doing really well it seems. The greatest news is that he was voted the "honor graduate" of his division. This was done by his peers so he was so happy and I can't be more pleased. He has worked so hard and is so determined in his goals that I am over the moon about this. I was crying for hours after reading such beautiful things he wrote in his letter to me. He thanked me and his dad for raising him right and said all his good qualities and "the person he is today" is all because of us!!!! I was so touched, but he did this on his own and deserves all the praise. He is going to be receiving something from the commanding officer on graduation. I am beyond thrilled and so happy for him. I just hope the next few weeks go well and I am so nervous about battlestations. I will keep in touch and I thank you so much for all your encouraging words. I hope AJ continues to enjoy his A school experience and that you do get to see him soon. Love~Cathy
How if life this week? Things are ok here. Had an uneventful Valentine's Day. Scott had me send Kelsey a build a bear in a Navy uniform and flowers. Got a really nice thank you from her. Scott is now hunting for deals on hotels for Kelsey to go down there at spring break time. Guess he is going to pay for her lodging and part of her flight. The boy must be in love! Just thought I'd drop you a note....miss talking to you daily! Love you! Jill
It was so good to hear from you! How is life for you after bootcamp? I can imagine the relief alone knowing you can be in contact with AJ any time. How is he doing in school? Does he like it? How does he compare it to life in bootcamp!!! One thing for sure.... the weather must be wonderful. Nice place to be. Ryan will be going across the street to A school, so Great Lakes will be home for awhile. Tell me what A school is like. And, do they only have a special time during each day that they can communicate via phone and computer to family and friends, or is it anytime. I imagine they still live under military rules and restrictions.
Happy Valentine's Day, by the way!
I have a few questions for you about PIR. They will probably seem dumb, but I haven't a clue, so I will ask someone who has been through it. I know you said you got to the gates at 6:30 am and there was already a line. Was that line, a line of cars, or are we waiting on line outside at that time? This way I will prepare myself to freeze if it is outside. I am hoping it was a line of cars waiting to get through the security gates. Also, does each Division have a specific seating area inside, or do you sit anywhere. Do they pretty much direct you to where you should sit? And last, what did the dress code appear to be with the visitors? Do people dress up, or is it casual and warm clothing? I am bringing nice clothes to go out to dinner afterwards or the next day and we want to look nice while Ryan is in uniform with us anyway, but the graduation itself, I wasn't sure if I should just dress to be warm and comfortable. I have navy sweatshirts and things like that, but I wasn't sure what is appropriate and what everyone seems to do. I can pass this info on to my son and Ryan's girlfriend when they pack things to bring. They are both flying out. My husband and I are going to drive. We will start to map it out soon and hope the weather cooperates for the drive out. It still can be tricky in mid march, especially in those areas we are driving into, and even here in NY.
I heard from Ryan again yesterday, on a Saturday, which was unusual. He said they now have 25 mins before taps to write letters so I should expect a few more than just my one letter per week!! His letter was upbeat and he seems like he sees the light at the end of the tunnel!!! Thanks for all your thoughts and advice. I really appreciate everything. Have a great day.
Cathy
So good to hear from you this morning! Glad to hear that AJ is doing well in his schooling. I knew he would! :) He sounds like he is determined and that is half the battle right there. You must be so proud.....rightly so.
We heard from Scott again last night. He is in great spirits and is so glad that he is finally down in FL. He will reach phase 2 by next weekend as he started INDOC classes on Wednesday. I sent his stuff on Thursday and it got there yesterday. Know he is glad to have some of his favorite t-shirts and jeans now. When we spoke last night he said that he forgot to tell me to pu his Milwaukee Brewer's hat in the box....mom was thinking and did that! Do I know my son or what?
I booked plane tickets and made hotel reservations for spring break down in Pensacola. We'll leave on the Saturday of Easter weekend and come home the following Sunday. Rachel is going to join us. Kelsey would love to but she has a totally different spring break than I do. She and Scott talked about her going down there in March, don't know if that will happen or not. I know they miss eachother something terrible. I think seeing him over PIR weekend was like a tease for her...made her miss him even more than she already did.
You are a wonderful lady to befriend a mom from bc. I know I couldn't have made it throught those weeks without you! You will ALWAYS have a huge piece of my heart! I loved seeing you in person, meeting Art, AJ, and the rest of your family! Take care you and I'll talk to you soon! love ya tons! Jill
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