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Linda
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  • Chino Hills, CA
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Linda commented on Chrystal's group 'So Cal Moms'
I will still be there my son got the call today to go take the actual ASVAB and take his physical. All that will happen some time next week, It is all starting to feel real now. But the whole process is long that I know.
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My husband & I have been married 20 years and have four wonderful children. In 1989 we blended our family and each started married life with a four year old. My husband having a daughter and myself a son. In our marriage we went on two have two more boys. The four year olds are now 26 yrs old and both married. In our 20 years we were blessed with two sons. Brett who is now considering joining the Navy. His Dad was in the Marines so the military is definitely in our home. I am a homemaker right now but looking at going back to work. I am having a hard time with this even though I know it will be the best thing for him. Can't seem to stop the tears. I miss him so much already and he is not even gone....
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At 9:29pm on April 19, 2009, Laura said…
I am sorry to hear about Brett being color blind. Was there any jobs that he wss interested in? At least he is going to college. If he is interested in computers he might want to consider a career in the computer forensics. It is a rapidly growing field that is pretty much wide open. I wish you and Brett the best of luck.
At 3:18pm on February 25, 2009, Lori Luyten said…
Hi Linda,
I am also in Chino Hills - my son enlisted March 31st 2008 and will finally be leaving for boot camp on March 15th.
Lori
At 11:43pm on February 13, 2009, Laura said…
Linda,
Keep in mind that even after the paperwork and ASVAB it may take a while before Brett leaves for BC. It took several months after Chad completed everything before he finally left for bc.
At 9:40pm on February 12, 2009, Kari L said…
Linda, how funny. We are from Ohio too!!! Actually Montana's weather is soooo much more pleasant!!! (But don't tell anyone!!! We like that Montana is so densley populated!!!!! LOL!!!! ) Where are you from in Ohio? We are from Mansfield and Fredericktown (near Mount Vernon). We moved here 15 years ago and LOVE it!!!!
Ricky Crud its just a name for the sinus/cold/flu junk that all of the kids get in BC. They are all locked up in the "ships" (barracks) 24/7 for 8 weeks and they just keep passing it around. It's just a general name for "SICK"!!!! LOL ;0)
My son ended up with a really severe sinus infection and when he got to Pcola after BC, the doctors there told him he was really close to having brain damage if it weren't treated soon!!! ARGH!!! Most kids just get icky junk though. Don't worry.....he will do great. ;0)
At 10:48pm on February 4, 2009, Laura said…
Congrats on Tilly. An adult dog is not a bad way to go. I have worked with a breed rescue and have fostered adult dogs. A good friend of mine and I both have deaf dogs that are about the same age. We have taught them sign language. Yes there is paperwork just like everywhere else. It will get going and before you know it he will be leaving for GL.....
At 10:37am on February 3, 2009, Karen - Proud MAA mom said…
Thanks for your response to the meet-n-greet. I was thinking the So. Cal Moms were having their own meet-n-greet but I guess it's the same one as Cal Moms, right?
At 10:04pm on February 2, 2009, Laura said…
Hi Linda,
You are right, they have an answer of everything. I liked his respose though....it was pretty good. It doesn't matter if they go in the Navy or not, they will be leaving soon to got to work or school. My youngest is telling me he wants to go to college out of state right after high school. We will see what happens. Sorry to hear about the puppy on hold. When it is the right time it will come if it is meant to be. Hang in there and I'm sure that Brett is a little nervous and probably excited too.
At 8:54pm on January 28, 2009, Laura said…
DEP is deferred entry program. That is what they are in while waiting to go to BC (bolot camp). They have meetings to attend, checking in with their recruiter start learning some of the stuff they will need to know in basic. I am starting to have some bad days. It is on about 2 weeks before Chad leaves and some days I just worry and cry and others I laugh we do things together. He called me a work today to tell me a joke. After boot camp he will have acess to email (so I am told) and it will be easier to communicate with him. chad is also very smart and has a near photographic memory but he is not a sutdent. I was happy that he got a b average in school. When he wants something he will work very hard for it. Today is his last day at his job. It is hard for me. He has had that job since he was 16. They said they will miss him because "he really works." Try looking at it that Brett is going to learn something in the Navy. He will be using his brain/mind for his job. take care and I look forward ti seeing you at the meet and greet.
At 10:02am on January 28, 2009, Laura said…
Chad tells me the same thing aboutcrying. I made him ad deal, I won't cry when he is around if he will tell me what is going on. Chad is 19 and will turn 20 while in BC. He won't let me send him a card or anything. I agreed to that for now. My husband bought me a puppy a few years ago when we were thinking we might want another child. She is just like another child in many ways and is a great comfort to me. I bought him a puppy about 2 years ago. Linda, Chad has wanted to be in the Navy since he was 5 years old and because he had a congenital abnotmality in his chest that was corrected years ago he had to get a waiver. That about took an anct of congress but he pushed through it and would tell me he would be fine. Tell your son that mother birds kick the babies out of the nest so they will learn to fly and you are not read for him to fly yet....lol. Humor helps. Also the process will probably take longer than you think. My son is going in the nuke program and he was in DEP for about 8 months so there is still a little time.
At 12:11am on January 26, 2009, Laura said…
Hi Linda,
My son is Chad and he will be leaving on 2/10. He is my oldest and I have another son who will be leaving for college next year. Hang in there. even though I am very proud of chad, I was scared and the tears would stop at times. Your words, I miss him already and he is not even gone hit home for me. I kept telling myself that I had time ( he was in DEP for about 8 months. We are having a party for him this weekend (in part a good luck and Birthday party as his bday will be while he in in BC). I put everything off until the past 3 weeks hoping that this day wouldn't come. Well it is coming even if I don't want it to and coming fast. I still cry now and then but mostly from being so proud of him for following what he wants to do. I too come for a family who has served their county. My brother has 27 years in the Navy and both of his grandfathers served in the Navy. We also have members that are in the Marines and the Army so serving is not a problem. I will be at the first meet and greet and hope to see you there.

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