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Giving it my "Navy Mom" all... 3 years and counting ...looking back
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Next month will be three years since my only son, oldest child, and my very soul left for Great Lakes. Last night while I was talking on the phone with him I realized what a fine young man he has t...
Started this discussion. Last reply by Paula Jun 11.
Coming full circle....Paying it forward
I will anxiously wait to hear how GL went... Just wait til you see him standing there in his cracker jacks ( dress whites) you will be so so so proud...... JUST YOU WAIT... HUGS AND PRAYERS ALWAYS ...
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New Navy Moms....For when you are struggling....
That is standard procedure when just the sailors are going off base but I have never heard of that when a family member is there to check them out. Of course Jonathan attended boot in 2006 so a lot...
Replied Apr 21
New Navy Moms....For when you are struggling....
Kimberly, That is so wonderful...Wasn't he a beautiful site....
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I don't think it occurred to my son in the beginning that he might have to do something other than jump out of helicopters into the ocean to rescue people! But they can't sit around waiting for a rescue situation to show up, they have to be traine...
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Wow, I never thought anyone felt the way I feel right now. My youngest just left yesterday and I am a mess. Nothing anyone can say to me makes it better. Most say, you should be so proud - Well, I am, but I am scared. There are so many things that...
god bless all you moms that have the way for us mom that are just starting this journey. God bless all your saliors and may they all return home happy at there chose of going to the navy
I would love to join your group i need all the support i can get my son graduated 5 months ago from a school and is on his first deployment and it hurts, because he is my only son and my baby of three. i have cried some much that my boss sends me ...
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Wow, as I was just pushing the buttons tonight to look for more mom's in my shoes (and there are MANY) I began reading your forum. How appropriate that you have the "pay it forward" plan. That is the motto I live by and when I decided to join the ...
congratulations to all of you on your son's PIR!!! Pensacola is the next step and it's a big one. My son thought it was one of the hardest things he ever did but he loved it there. Took up surfing at the beach on the weekends! They will work very ...
MaryJo, Thanks for the info. Getting things laid out so can send them next week.
Hi Richell. When my son went through PIR he told us not to bring his laptop and stuff because he couldn't have them until he got to his A school. So from GL he went to Pensacola and then we were able to ship him his laptop, cell phone, ipod, civie...
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Linda,
Thanks for the info, I will write all those down in my special notes...hehehe!!! 8 more days!!! woohoo!!!
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Hi all, I know I read somewhere back (but couldn't find) so I'll ask these questions as I'm sure others with sons and daughters that are getting ready to pass phase II and will be allowed to get civilian clothes and laptops sent to them... "What i...
Reene, Yes, the PIR is an amazing experience...Kleenex is a must!! It is such a proud moment for everyone!!! Also get there by 7:00 or early. Right after graduation we went to Joe's Crab Shack in Gurnee, not one of my favorites but Steven loves it...
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- Serving among the silent ranks has not been an easy job, but my pride grows every day knowing that I raised a Hero...
I am the proud mother of the 2 greatest kids in the world....
My oldest is Jonathan... He is a Petty Officer 3rd Class and a Search and Rescue Swimmer.... OOHRAH Sailor. I am sooooooo proud of him and all he has accomplished in his few short years in the Navy. During his 2 deployments he has been to 11 countries and seen things I will only dream of. He is stationed in Norfolk, Va. aboard the Top Gator Freighter... the USS Nassau. I once heard it said that a true soldier fights not because he hates what is in front of him but because he loves what is behind him.... and that suits my boy to a tee.....
Then there is Bailey... that girl is something else...she is my best friend and what keeps me young... When Jonathan left it just about took us both under...but she is a trooper and has been my rock since he left. Her boyfriend is a Marine... so we are a house divided but we stand united.... lol. She is a varsity cheerleader at our local high school and she is Miss Jackson High School .
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Giving it my "Navy Mom All" ....looking back.... 3 years and counting.....
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Do you live near Lemoore, California... If so I could sure use your help...
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- At 7:47pm on June 7, 2009,
SusanM said… - OMG -- I just read your paying it forward. I am there TODAY-- my son took the oath on Monday-- June 1 -- and pride goeth a fall. The adreline is gone I am so down. Feeling selfish-- such an ugly emotion. I have moments today when I can't imagine him not laying on the couch or doing things with his brother. When he is not within touching distance. Today I dont' want to share him. Amidst the birthday cake for my baby boys 16th bday and the gifts -- the lasughing - building a bonfire--watching them horse around in the yard-- all I could think was last time. LIke I said selfishness is an ugly emotion. Cover it up-- go in the house -- make tea-- get towels-- run around --sit in my lawn chair and just listen, Suck it up-- call out the numbers of the general orders for a sentry -- this is what he wants. The pain--DO NOT LET HIM SEE YOU CRY-- I feel like a crazy woman. This is so not me-I'm the one peole cry to. The one with a joke or a hug. The hard realization is that I did what I was supposed to do. God gave me this beautiful creature to raise and turn into a strong, independent, caring individual-- I got exactly what I worked for. I was about to start a blog about how I was feeling and I clicked on pay it forward. I know exactly what you felt. I know I can make it -- hundreds of thousands of women have done it before me. I needed the validation. I am not a crazy woman. I just don't want him to see me cry, it's a big enough decision without a mother's tears to cause guilt. So, I came in here, typed and cried, and cried some more, I feel better . Thank you for being here --Susan
- At 4:42am on May 29, 2009,
Monica Jackson said… - Psst.................how have you been? I have been slammed at the office and trying hard not to think about my Kenny leaving for survival training (45days) at Camp Lejuene but he arrived there on Tue this week. God I miss that kid.
How is Jonathan and Bailey bug? Josh visited us three times (it was great) and the last weekend visit was such a surprise as he and a fellow Marine wore their uniforms when they arrived in San Francisco to meet us. Such sweet boys with good hearts. I heard J&B are not so good and not together. Sad chapters of young true love. We have all been there. How is Bailey? Maybe by the time you get this, things will be different between them. ALl the same that sweet child has nothing but good things to say about you, Jonathan and Bailey......gotta love him.
So I will be flying to New Orleans on 16 Jun and traveling to Memphis to see Graceland and meet my N4N pals too. I was wondering how far are you from Altanta? I will be driving from nephew's in Roanoke, VA to Ocean Springs MS and if you are within an hour of the route, I would LOVE to meet you and Bailey.
Check in when you can. Toddles for now.Monica
- At 12:45pm on May 19, 2009,
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