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Aunt Tracey commented on Mark's photo 'Liberty after graduation'
My nephew Charles' buddy Erin! He is so handsome :0)
February 12
Mark added 3 photos
February 12
Mark commented on Karen - Bob's Mom~!'s group 'February 6, 2009 PIR'
Scotty - Erin, PIR 06 Feb 09, is to startHM school at the end of the month, he did not spend any time on Ship 17. The day after BC he was sent to HM school to process in and get acclimated to the assignment. He is in the HM school dorm, enjoying bei…
February 12
Mark joined ELIZABETH R.'s group
MINNESOTA NAVY FAMILY
GROUP FOR FAMILIES OF MINNESOTA NAVY MEMBERS
February 12
Mark joined Sandi's group
Sailors in A School for Corpsmen
Sailors in Great Lakes A School
February 10
Peggy W. replied to Mark's discussion 'Mailcall ideas' in the group Boot Camp Mom's
This is a great idea! I'll do some extra letters tonight. its to late to send valentine cards but I will try. Thanks again for the idea
February 8
Mark commented on Karen - Bob's Mom~!'s group 'February 6, 2009 PIR'
094 finished battlestations this am. We got a 1 minute phone call, all was well. Hope to see some of you Meet and Greet this evening.
February 5
Mark commented on Karen - Bob's Mom~!'s group 'February 6, 2009 PIR'
Kathleen, We got snail mail from Erin in 094, he said he will be calling tomorrow (Thursday) afternoon. I don't know if battlestations ends tomorrow for him or if he could not get to a phone today?
February 4

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I am here to support or represent my:
Erin
Stage of (Sailor’s) Navy Career?
Enlisted
When I heard “Navy,” I:
Encouraged him/her
Through this Navy experience, I now believe:
This was a maturing experience, The Navy has a lot to offer, This was the best decision he/she could have made

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At 7:06pm on February 4, 2009, Tracy said…
Have a great time this weekend and Congratulations!!
At 7:06pm on February 4, 2009, Tracy said…
Mark,
thanks again for all of your words of wisdom. All I can say is thanks, it really means a lot to me to hear what you have to say!
At 9:45am on February 4, 2009, Tracy said…
Thanks so much Mark, I really appreciate your thoughtfulness and honesty. I know most of that in my head. It is just my heart that keeps breaking. I know you are right about everything and I have even told him in the letters that this 8 weeks is a very short part of his life. You know us women - overemotional is probably not a strong enough adjective!! When is PIR for you?
At 11:21am on January 30, 2009, Angie F.- WA: HM mom said…
Hi Mark, welcome aboard N4Ms, we love our Navy Dads! I just had to say to one named "Mark", go to my page, you'll see why. :) Two suggestions though, there is already a Navy Dad named Mark on sight, two I think. Your last name distinguishes you from them, but we highly discourage the use of last names on sight for your protection and that of your Sailors, especially if he shares the same-OPSEC rules prohibit the posting of a Sailors' last name on these public site pages. Just thought you'd want to know. So, add something to your first name that cleverly distinguishes you, like "Erin's proud pop", or "Div ***" or her "(rating) Dad", what ever you like.

Now, I also suggest that you get busy joining some N4M Groups to become more connected and informed! First one is Boot Camp Moms, next Navy Moms of Daughters, next, use your search box or look through the Group forums for Groups from your State (you can met other Navy parents near you-there are often local events planned these days-watch the Events calendar to the right too) and for your daughter's Rating/job. What will she be doing in the Navy? When she graduates from BC, and heads to "A"school, there is the "A" school Moms Group and probably a discussion for her specific A school on there as well.

Finally, last but not least, there is navydads.com. That was started by one of our N4Ms Dads, sometimes the drama and detail here can get to be a bit much (though the info and support is second to none!) and the Dads like to break off and discuss just the facts, share their perspective, man to man or just talk football or something! Probably a lot of that going on there this week. :-) There are Groups there for some of the things I mentioned above too. Have fun learning and meeting many wonderful Navy moms and Dads. Let me know if you have any questions I can answer. Enjoy the journey! God Bless. 8-)
At 12:33pm on January 28, 2009, Kathleen ~ Pauls mom said…
My son is in Div 094, how about yours? He will be going to A school in Pensacola, he will be an airman, his specialty is Aviation Technician/Computers. I think he is tolerating the cold because he has to, he is originally from Texas but has my English blood, so may be better than some. He will go from GL to Pensacola directly, no visit home.
At 11:22am on January 23, 2009, Alicia Texas mother of Chris/A blue candle mom said…
Welcome to Navy 4 Moms, this is an exciting website and very informative... We would like to invite you to the Blue Candle Lighting event that occurs in your home anytime you wish to light a candle for your recruit sailor or the military in general. This is done to honor their service during the holidays, birthdays, special events or if you just want to. The Home for the Holidays/Blue Candle Moms also ask you join us in this group. This event and group has no special connections to "any one group" We are all Navy Moms, Wives, and we became Blue Candle Moms.... this included everyone on this website. Please come join us and share your stories and your lightings and your holidays with your child...this was done because some moms were not having their sailors home, and we are support group that can share feelings and fears. Annouce your child is coming home or the despair of knowing on certain holidays it is your sailor we light the candles for. To honor them for the service in the past present and future. To honor those that gave the Ultimate Sacrifice for our freedom. We celebrate the freedom to be Blue Candle Moms and the freedom to light our candles anytime we choose. Please think about our group and the Event and when responding tell where you lit your candle, and the reasons for your paticular lighting. the event will continue and once you rsvp come in anytime and update your lightings
At 8:37pm on January 21, 2009, Karen Gallagher said…
Welcome aboard!!

We are so glad that you are here! This is a great place to meet others that know exactly how you feel!
We have something for everyone here groups from boot camp moms to overseas moms and moms that like to scrap book. We have meet and greets to events that the moms set up to meet each other and have dinner or an outing. There are groups to help you with each and every step of this wonderful adventure that our children have chosen called the US Navy.

Please tell us about your sailor and what they have chosen to do in the navy and ohh yeah we LOVE pictures of everyone !!

Please let me know if you have any questions I can help you with.


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At 8:36pm on January 21, 2009, Pat said…
Welcome aboard Mark! Tell us about your sailor!
At 8:07pm on January 21, 2009, Alison (Tim's Mom) said…
Hi Mark,
Welcome Aboard!! Please tell us a little about your son. When did Erin leave for bootcamp (BC) and what will his job be? Please feel free to ask anything here...there is no such thing as a dumb question. Someone will have an answer for you. If you haven't already, join the group "Boot Camp Moms". They are an awesome group of people who have or are going thru the same as you and we are all here to support one another. You will also be a great help with your insight as a Dad of a Recruit..something we seldom have..but will greatly appreciate. All are welcome here regardless of gender!
 
 

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