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Jennifer
- 38, Female
- Des Moines, IA
- United States
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GM Mom's
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PIR June20th 2008
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SHIP 11 Div 223
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Wow Karen! You are truly lucky to have your son stationed only 2 hours away!
I cannot believe it has been nearly a year since my son left for BC... those first few weeks were difficult. He wasn't allowed to call often and one day that he actually ha…
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- About me:
- I am the proud mother of 3 beautiful daughters (ages 20, 13 and 9) and one wonderful son (age 19). My son graduated from boot camp June 21st, got married June 22nd, will graduate from GM "A" school on November 14th and will then be on his way to Virginia Beach where he will complete his Riverines training. I am so proud of him! I'm also going to miss him like crazy...
My oldest daughter is in her 3rd year of college where she is a Psychology major. My younger girls are still being kids and I am making sure to enjoy them every minute because I know they will soon be out there pursuing their own life goals as well. They grow up so fast!
I am a teen resident counselor, working with pregnant and parenting teen girls.
- I am here to support or represent my:
- Gary
- Stage of (Sailor’s) Navy Career?
- Enlisted
- When I heard “Navy,” I:
- Needed to learn more about it, Was proud, Encouraged him/her
- From my experience with the Navy, the most important thing I learned was:
- letting go is hard, but we raise our children with the knowledge that we will someday have to turn them loose. Give them roots and give them wings.
- Through this Navy experience, I now believe:
- This was a maturing experience, The Navy has a lot to offer
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- At 9:06pm on November 15, 2008,
Debby said… - Hi Jennifer.. My son is also a Riverine.. they are a proud group with a lot of history dating back to Vietnam.. Do you know which group your son will be in? My son left 4 weeks ago for Iraq its his second deployment.. I can tell you my son fought to get into the Riverines and loves what he does...
Debby
- At 9:27pm on June 11, 2008,
Cheryl said… - Hi Jennifer, Mandy is going to be an Electricians Mate...She will be at GL for A school. I got a letter from her today:) She was not happy they were going to cut her hair again...It sounds like this week was intense...It sounds like they will be starting Battle stations some time the beginning of the week. What will your son be doing in the Navy? Where is he attending A school?
- At 10:20pm on June 10, 2008,
Cheryl said…
- Hi Jennifer, My name is Cheryl and my daughter is in Div 931 ship 6 also PIR 6/20. I have had a very rough time since she left. Even when she was away at college we still talked daily. I have only talked to her twice since she left. The last time over 3 weeks ago. I'm counting the days until I see her. I send letters daily along with jokes or cartoons, she said the mail helps them get thru.
- At 10:10pm on May 29, 2008,
Michelle...Proud Mom of Tim...My Sailor, My Best Friend said… - Hi Jennifer! Thanks for writing! I am soooo sorry that Gary's girlfriend didn't get his calls. There is nothing worse than missing a call especially at this time while he is away. I still haven't heard my sons voice since he left, but I get my letters and that is good enough for me at this point. (At least I am getting those!). No letters today though due to the holiday Monday, so I am hoping to receive something tomorrow. What hotel will you be staying at? I am at the Holiday Inn. It is 9-10 miles away from the base, but they have alot to offer there for $79 a night. I have my youngest, and there is a gameroom there for him, plus he eats free! That works for me! But keep in touch, I would love to talk to you somemore. Take care...Michelle
- At 11:08am on May 27, 2008,
joyce newell said… - Hi Jennifer.... my name is Joyce and my son is on ship 11 division 223...and yes letting go is hard and it does help to know others are going through the same...but they are young men now so we have to except it... i am so proud of my son..and like you there has never been a moment when i wasn;t proud of him...but this is something very special....good luck on adjusting..:-)
- At 8:09am on May 27, 2008,
selina jimenez said… - Jennifer,
Caitlin is Division 219 Ship 7 but she is graduating on 6/13. I hope all is well with your son. I know this is really hard but I must tell you I am so excited to see my son on Friday at his PIR. The time really does go by.
- At 6:14am on May 9, 2008,
Karen Gallagher said… - I know how hard it is the house is diffrent and the noises are so odd I have had 3 go now and I miss each and every one of them. It does get better I promise but we never ever stop missing our childern
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- At 9:04pm on May 7, 2008,
Karen Gallagher said…
- welcome aboard!
We are so glad you are here and look forward to hearing about your sailor This is is a great support group or all of you from boot camp to the fleet.
What is your sailor doing with the navy?
- At 9:49am on May 7, 2008,
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