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I am here to support or represent my:
Child/Stepchild
Stage of (Sailor’s) Navy Career?
Enlisted
When I heard “Navy,” I:
Was concerned or afraid
From my experience with the Navy, the most important thing I learned was:
This is the decision my son has made. It is how he has chosen to live his life and I will support him in his decision. I am so proud of the man he is becoming.
Through this Navy experience, I now believe:
It was positive and maturing. Our relationship has grown stronger.
I'm a wife, proud mom of two sons and have a grandson and a new granddaughter. Our youngest son, Patrick is a Master at Arms based out of Portsmouth, VA. We miss him very much and are so proud of what he is doing with his life. He graduated from MA A School in March 2008.

Patrick's home port is Portsmouth, VA. He left for the U.A.E. on August 21 and will be gone for a year. We are proud of him and what he is doing. This is the first time we have been apart for so long. It's hard knowing he is so far away, we are just going to take it a day at a time.

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At 10:11pm on January 16, 2009, Penny proud2BJonsmom said…
Thanks!! You are very helpful. My son got here around mid-night and we just sat up and talked and talked. We are close, but he has been busy making the rounds to go and see family and friends before he ships out. In preparation he has been staying away as much as possible to build that resistance to being homesick. I'm not sure it is working for him, I know it's not working for me. Well maybe I benefit from it some. I know that I will be a lot happier when he gets to the otherside of BC.

If it weren't for you all being here and just telling your stories. I am really making strides in the right direction. My family has even commented on how much better I am handling the situation. I have a more inner peace. I thank you all for that.
At 8:47pm on January 15, 2009, Penny proud2BJonsmom said…
Wow! How do you do it, even one day at a time. Most of the time I am okay (it took me a long time to get to this point) but, now, it hits me usually at night when I first get into bed or something triggers a memory and I panick.

I know I will be able to handle it. (At least I say that fifty times a day). And really this site has been the only comfort that I have found. When I hear a story like yours, and I see you are hanging there that helps. I am in awe of you for still keeping on keeping on...Can you tell me more about how your son feels a about his decision now after what he has been through? How is his attitude? Do you see a big change in him? Are all his needs met, like medically and nutritionally?

How about you? Are you able to deal with it easier now? Does it get harder? Can you keep in touch on a regular basis?

Sorry if I am asking too much but I found the perfect person to tell me some of these things...I hope. I am never sure if I should ask some things, but I guess when I ask the wrong thing someone will nudge me in the ribs and let me know. Thanks Penny
At 11:51am on January 13, 2009, Katie said…
we do know that we want to get married we just dont know when, i keep telling him the ball is in his court, i just need a ring, lol but i plan on getting a job down there, and he just started school this week so he has about a year left down there, he said he wants to become an ELT eventually and that is another 5 months of school i think and he could do that in charleston so i think being down there will be really good for us,
At 10:56am on January 13, 2009, Katie said…
That's exciting that you are so close, I am going to WMU right now and graduate in april, then I am moving down to charleston to be with my boyfriend while hes at school there to be an MM
At 10:07pm on November 19, 2008, Angie (Ben's Mom) said…
And why did you come back..... Ben is going into search and rescue. He trained all summer swimming across the lake. Funny thing though he never did like salt water. And with his fair skin in Florida?! This was my snowboarding Dude. He was going to be a corpman, he wants to be a nurse, a psych nurse, so he can take care of his crazy ole' mom.
I hope Janelle has a good man. I love that kid. I haven't had a good hairdresser since.
I got my second letter today. He sounds really pumped. He is Div. leader. We are half way through BC.
Please keep me filled in on all the Mattawan gossip.
At 5:27pm on November 11, 2008, Angie (Ben's Mom) said…
Ok you know I re read your note. I get it. Just didn't read it right. Liz, sorry. How is Jan and Joe anyway. What is Janelle up to? I've known those kids since they were in diapers. Jan's mom is my daughters godmother. It's probably been 5 years or more since I've been in Mattawan. I have been to Main Street Pub. I know the grocery store moved into town. I grew up not very far from Jan and Joe, if they are still on 60th. My house was on 58th Ave. No I didn't know Mary got married, I wish her all the happiness.
At 4:59pm on November 11, 2008, Angie (Ben's Mom) said…
I am Anne, Joe and Teresa's big sister. Anne's youngest son, Alex, joined the Marines and left in October about the same time as Ben. If you knew Steve (between Joe and Sue) his son, Paul joined the Marines in May and will be leaving for Japan soon. He is a cook. Sue who is a year older than Anne has a son Josh I guess I'm alittle confused. You said your Anne, but then you said Anne's son. If your Anne then you graduated with Michelle Ewald and you were a cheerleader. Joe is married to Jan who is Ron's sister. Am I on the right track?
At 10:12pm on November 10, 2008, Angie (Ben's Mom) said…
Wow, asking me if I know any Dragicevich's is like asking anyone else if they know any Smiths. Lets see there was Ann, Joe, Teresa was in my class. And Stevens, any relation to Mary? She was in my class. My ex husband best friend is Ron Derhammer. My maiden name was Cook, then I was an Ewald. We got divorced about 5 years ago. Still friendly though.
At 8:23am on November 8, 2008, Angie (Ben's Mom) said…
Hi Liz, I wanted to drop you a line. I graduated from Mattawan in '83. I raised my kids in Lawton. Last time I was there I was amazed at how its grown. Does Patrick get to come home for Christmas?
At 10:24am on August 19, 2008, Nan (Anthony's Mom) said…
Liz,thanks so much for the birthday wishes for my Anthony!!!! I printed off the pages and mailed them to him this morning!!! Thanks!!

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