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Suzanne
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- Dothan, AL
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Hope this helps a little!
Replied Nov 13
Welcome, Suzanne!
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My daughter also on Mustin PIR date 10/30 and is on hold for ET/FC A school in GReat Lakes-waiting for ATT school-had heard rumors that her ATT school should start in January hopefully, of course navy one day it is this way and the next it is some...
Same situation for my husband and I, just different place. Because Nathan just received his orders (and he must report to his ship in Norfolk by dec 14th) they had to tear his leave chit up for DEC in great lakes. They have to take their leave fro...
My son had his PIR 11/6 and is on hold at GL for electronics....he is going to be a minemen. I think he is on the Mustin.
Tonya don't worry. My son Nick started basic on 13/01/09. He finally finished GM A-School on 03/10/09 and has been on hold since. He received his orders on 06/Nov/09. He is to report to San Diego for C-School on 31/Jan/2010. Nick will be taking a ...
I did call them, unfortunetly we need a king size bed and my husband wanted to be where he could get breakfast. The Navy Lodge didn't offer these and said it was about 3-4 miles to get to a grocery store, restaurants etc. But I am looking forward ...
Hi Judy,
Were you able to make reservations? I sure hope so. They sent me my confirmation via e-mail and they just put NAVY GRAD LEISURE and my sons name....Hope you were able to stay there. I am excited...
The base is approx. 30 minute from O'Hare - at least, if you drive like I do it is. There is construction going on in the area, but I wasn't delayed at all by it (of course it was mid-January and below freezing temps, that may have had something t...
800-628-9466 is the Navy Lodge Number.
Hi there. I'm trying to get the same info, so I hope someone replies to this. If you have the Navy Lodge number, could you pass that on to me? I would like to make reservations there also. Thanks, Judy
Hello, I just booked motel reservations for the Navy Lodge in Great Lakes..I was wondering what airport is the closest to the Lodge. O'Hare is the one we were thinking about, would you recommend that. How far from the Lodge was it to Graduation? D...
Do you happen to have the telephone # for the Navy Lodge? I would appreciate the info. Your brother and my son graduate on the same date! Thanks, Judy
Dear Jillzz:
Your son and your aunt may obtain a non-driver's picture i.d. from their local state's DMV office if they do not have a picture i.d. of any sorts.
hope this is not too dumb of a question...for graduation..do family members need ID of any sort...one of my sons is 18 but hasnt gotten his driver's license yet...oddly he's always had school ID's and now a college ID..and will my aunt who dosent ...
And now it's up in the air again. This after purchasing his plane tickets. Grrr!
My son is currently in FMTB and he said that everyone is getting leave for Christmas from there. If your son gets orders for San Diego, he will probably leave GL for leave and have to report to San Diego when he gets done with leave. My son has to...
I called the Navy Lodge yesterday to make reservations for PIR on 12/30/09. It is my brother who is graduating. They said as long as he checks us in within 24 hours of our arrival we would be fine. I asked if that would be a problem and the person...
just call GL Navy lodge and was informed you must have a military ID to check in.
My son is STG and he'd been extremely concerned about possibly having to head to San Diego in December (and not knowing whether he'd have Christmas leave). He was just notified that he won't be heading to San Diego until mid-January so he was able...
suzanne -
As I recall, your daughter is STG and would be headed for Point Loma. The school has a stand down from Dec 19 to Jan 3 for the holidays. (Our son is there now - finished A school, in OPS with C school starting in January)
Not sure if t...
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- About me:
- I am a proud mom of a wonderful daughter who has enlisted into the USN under the delayed entry program. She arrived at Boot Camp on 07/14/09!
I am a surgical nurse by trade.
- I am here to support or represent my:
- Son/Daughter
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- Enlisted
- When I heard “Navy,” I:
- Was proud and encouraged it
- From my experience with the Navy, the most important thing I learned was:
- That I will have to let her learn to make her own decisions from now on. Or should I say?.....I will have to let the U.S. Navy make decisions for her from now on!!!! :-)
- Through this Navy experience, I now believe:
- It was positive and maturing. Our relationship has grown stronger.
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SAY NO TO FLANAGAN'S!
Upon our arrival to our room at the Navy Lodge for our daughter's 9/11 PIR!....There was a very large hand written sign telling us not to go to Flanagan's!.........It said....their food was spoiled, rotten, and inedible!.....and said not to go!........so we didn't!.........We went to the Full Moon Cafe instead!.....was soooo good!.....glad we heeded the advice!!!!
SUZANNE!
SUZANNE!
Posted on September 28, 2009 at 7:08pm — 13 Comments
Thank You Dear Friends!
Thank You Dear Friends for all of your feedback and advice regarding my concern over my daughter and the change that has taken place in her sweet life over the past 9 weeks! I agree with you all and will take all of your great advice! The "change" that I have seen in her was not really BAD, just different! Her Father and I are both so very proud of her and she knows it!.....She did venture out to Six Flags with some buddies on Sun. after we left, so that is a Good Sign already for sure!......God… Continue
Posted on September 15, 2009 at 7:51pm — 4 Comments
Concerned about New Grad.!
My daughter PIR'd on 11Sept.09! YEA! Her father and I went to this wonderful event! I am concerned about the major change in her. I expected some change, but not this much. Prior to leaving for BC she was very confident, outspoken, and witty. Now, though post PIR she was very emotional and tearful all weekend! She appeared so meek, very apologetic (about everything), self conscious, nervous, and awkward when we went out in public. She didn't want to really talk much about anything either. We wen… Continue
Posted on September 14, 2009 at 6:55pm — 10 Comments
PIR 11/SEPT./09
Hi Friends:
I hope everyone has a safe trip to Great Lakes tomorrow! See Y'all @ PIR!
Blessings,
Suzanne!
I hope everyone has a safe trip to Great Lakes tomorrow! See Y'all @ PIR!
Blessings,
Suzanne!
Posted on September 9, 2009 at 6:33pm — 4 Comments
MY DAUGHTER IS A REAL SAILOR NOW!!!!PIR-11Sept.09, Ship 07 Div.314!
Yesssss.....I just received that great call from my daughter! She passed BS. and all of the remaining requirements for PIR!!!!!
Can't wait to see her on Friday!!!...........YEA!!!!
Can't wait to see her on Friday!!!...........YEA!!!!
Posted on September 6, 2009 at 7:31pm — 2 Comments
Comment Wall (31 comments)
- At 11:17pm on November 17, 2009,
Ruth VH said…
- Suzanne, is your daughter coming home for Thanksgiving? Is she in San Diego? We are going to be there Dec13-17 if she is, and we would love to meet her and take her to dinner. Let me know what you know...
- At 8:58am on October 14, 2009,
Kathy (Jillians Mom) said…
- Hi Suzanne, I am so jealous...it was 37 degrees outside this morning with frost on my car...brrrrr. You would think by this time in my life I would be used to it, have only ever lived in NE... guess its the shutting out the world (as in closing windows and doors) that I dont like. Send us some warm! Thanks for the pic. Kathy
- At 7:56pm on September 24, 2009,
Ruth VH said…
- So Suzanne, how are you doing? You daughter looks a lot like you...very pretty. Was just checking up on you. Your daughter will come back around after a while. They are so used to being told everything to do in BC that they forget how to act. But they do "unthaw" especially when they get away for a day or two. Once they get some time in A School, they will figure out that the world is theirs to live, as long as the Navy agrees. Just remind her that to stay away from the alcohol and higher ranking "dates". My son is now in SanDiego, CA doing dental and awaiting FMTB Oct 13. He's getting excited. So am I. Well, have a great weekend. Was thinking of you ... Ruth
- At 4:30pm on September 24, 2009,
joe bowles said… - Suzanne I see you are from the great state of Alabama we are too my daughter grad on July 24. She taking her A school in Gulfport with about three week left in doing her ECS school in gulfport to if thing dont change
She got her orders and will be staying in Gulfport for her homeport went the seabee 1st batt. how long who know??? Best of luck to your daughter
- At 3:08pm on September 15, 2009,
Laura (Proud Mom of Chris) said… - Suzanne
I read your blog and wanted to contact you. My son PIR'd last April and my husband and I found the same thing with the weekend we spent with our son. It didi get better after a few months out of boot camp, I think that they are so brocken down and built back up to "Navy life" that the "outside" is very different and they have a hard time adjusting back into the "norm". Keep in contact with her and see how she is doing in a while. I wish you all the best!
- At 8:16pm on September 5, 2009,
Becca, Joshua's Mom said… - Have you heard anything about battlestations? My son is in the nacy & his best friend is Derek in the same division & ship as your daughter. We expected to hear from him today as we were told they were running battlestations last night.
- At 10:08am on September 4, 2009,
Norma - ADV's Mom said… - Good to hear that you received a letter from your daugther. Seems like everything is on track. Counting the days till 9/11.
- At 10:09pm on August 28, 2009,
Phyllis(Shaquna's Mom) said… - Hi suzanne I havent heard from Shaquna yet about hell week
- At 4:34pm on August 24, 2009,
Angie F.- WA: HM mom said… - Hi Suzanne, I'm a friend and fellow Corpsman Mom of Ruth VH's. I wanted you to know that I left a comment on BC Moms in response to the intense discussion that was going on. (Ruth gave me the heads up as I'm a former mentor Mom), please feel free to go back to 8/22 and read it if you haven't already. Not having ever received flak for anything I've said (and believe me, I've written a LOT on site!) I can't say I know how you feel, but I'm sure you were taken aback by the strong response to your question and are a bit gunshy now! Understandable if so, but I do hope that you intend to take the "damn the torpedoes, full speed ahead" approach and remain fully engaged in discussions around here. We are all entitled to our opinions as long as they are voiced with respect. :-)
Some Moms here are more tender (especially newbies just starting the journey-I spend much of my time helping DEPpers though the initial Navy maze and "launching" transition), others are tough as nails and just tell it like it is. (There's a few of those on our Corpsmen Group for sure) Discussions can easily get emotional, personal and offtrack as Moms are passionate people and women can tend to be emotional and sometimes catty. I've learned where and when to duck or just not engage and/or hold my comments. We all have different life circumstances and backgrounds that color how we process our experiences and should never take anything too personally-unless we are directly attacked. We are all here for info and support, some need it more deeply than others, but we should never judge each other or feel judged for sharing our unique stories and perspectives!
You are obviously very proud of your amazing daughter and are excited about the journey ahead for her. =) That's great and as it should be. She needs you to be here, making friends and connections, learning about the Sailor experience, it will benefit her in the long run. Drop in anytime with questions or to say "hey" :) Take care. God Bless!
- At 4:11pm on August 22, 2009,
Ruth VH said…
- Suzanne, regarding my discussion you commented on...you wouldn't believe the flack I took for that! ! Not positive either! So I hope you don't feel alone being one that said what some people think was wrong. Tah, Tah.
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