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Teri P
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  • Sacramento area, California
  • United States
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Teri P commented on Michelle (EOD Mom)'s group 'Leavin for bootcamp in December'
Got my box today! Will call the recruiters on Monday to get his address!
yesterday
Teri P commented on Michelle (EOD Mom)'s group 'Leavin for bootcamp in December'
Not yet, Janet. Hopin to get my box today since it seems like many of you did. At work right now, but when I get home I'll check the mail. If, not, I'll be calling the recruiter on Monday. :-)
yesterday
Teri P commented on Michelle (EOD Mom)'s group 'Leavin for bootcamp in December'
Karen, They very likely will be on the same ship. I was talking to one of his recruiters at MEPS and she said that everyone on the same flight usually ends up on the same Div., maybe same ship. Robert sounded tired but happy.
on Friday
Teri P commented on Michelle (EOD Mom)'s group 'DEPPER's..In but not yet'
Angie: Thanks! Yup, finally! What I heard, and I need to confirm, is that the last recruits shipping out were this week. No more until January! The huge amt of folks swearing in would indicate that this is the case.
on Wednesday
Teri P commented on Michelle B.'s group 'Future NAVY Moms'
Well, ladies, I admit to not being too active on this group. My son shipped out for Boot yesterday, so I will be leaving this group for now. But I wish you all Fair Winds and Following Seas.
on Wednesday
Teri P commented on Michelle (EOD Mom)'s group 'Leavin for bootcamp in December'
The swearing in ceremony yesterday in Sacramento was HUGE!! About 30 for the Navy and another 21 for the Air Force. Anyone else have this?
on Wednesday
Teri P joined Carole's group
December Boot Camp Family
Group with a loved one leaving in the month of December 2009.
on Wednesday
Teri P joined Donna's group
Boot Camp Mom's
A place to talk, ask questions, share story's. When your child leaves for boot camp its a long 8 weeks. We can all be here for each other.
on Wednesday

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About me:
I live in Northern California, work for California State Parks as a tour guide, trying to get into the Historic Preservation area. My hobbies mostly involve living history and film. My younger son is a high school senior and in the process of enlisting in the Navy. He will be in the delayed entry program until he graduates and turns 18, so about a year or less. My other son is 19 and is planning on joining the Army as soon as he finishes his GED this month.
I am here to support or represent my:
Son/Daughter
Stage of (Sailor’s) Navy Career?
Waiting to leave for Boot Camp
When I heard “Navy,” I:
Was concerned or afraid
From my experience with the Navy, the most important thing I learned was:
How very fast our kids grow up.
Through this Navy experience, I now believe:
It was positive and maturing. Our relationship has grown stronger.

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Roll in and Ship Dates

Well, Robert has a new Rating as a Corpsman, and a new ship date of November 5, 2009. That is sooner than his original 12/15/09, but not soon enough for him! He is checking with his recruiter today to see if he can get a "Roll In" for this month. I should know something today, hopefully. He will miss Thanksgiving and Christmas at home with the new ship date, and even his 18th birthday (October) if he gets the Roll-in. <<>> So many changes!

Posted on August 4, 2009 at 10:42am —

Teri P

He Did IT!

Well, all issues have been resolved! Robert went to MEPS yesterday (2/26/09) and finished his processing. He is now OFFICIALLY at DEPper! He ships out Dec 15, 2009, so Christmas will be a few days early at our house this year. After BC, he goes to Pensacola, FL for A-School for Cryptology Tech. He wanted to do Master at Arms, but his vivion wouldn't qualify him. He is excited and happy, and so am I. It took some doing, but he got it. I am very proud, to say the least!

Posted on February 27, 2009 at 7:00pm — 2 Comments

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More (possible) progress and changes

Well, the "toe issue" is making progress. The podiatrist Robert saw said he didn't see the need for surgery and recommended against it. He said he had seen worse on guys IN the military! Robert was disappointed, but he spoke to his recruiter who asked him to get a letter from this doc stating the same. The podiatrist obliged and Robert passed the letter to his recruiter who will submit it to the military's Medical Review Board to see if he can get a wiaver. So things are looking up! (OK, it HAS… Continue

Posted on January 22, 2009 at 11:08am — 2 Comments

Teri P

Progress

Well, there is a little progress in our house. My Navy (almost) DEP son, Robert, has a podiatry appt to see about his foot in early Jan, and my (almost) Army son, James, passed his GED week before last. Woot! He is so happy, he can now get on with life!

Posted on December 16, 2008 at 4:43pm —

Teri P

Disappointment

Well, Robert had a big disappointment yesterday. He heard from his recruiter and did not get the medical waiver on his toe (Has a bunion, see blog posts below.) He still has options. We are calling his doctor today to see about a medical correction for the toe in question. His recruiter said, with correction he should be able to get passed. He is being very brave ("well, it's not the end of the world."), but I feel for him.

Posted on December 5, 2008 at 11:39am — 3 Comments

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At 7:25pm on September 18, 2009, Angie F.- WA: HM mom said…
Got it for ya Teri. Check out my second answer on Q and A. then others can benefit too. We have some very clever and resourceful Moms onsite! :)
At 6:30pm on September 2, 2009, Barbara said…
Thanks for the posting. Good luck at the Cal Game and the swearing in. My daughter will be coming home from Cal - taking BART after the news! Have a great weekend!
At 1:13pm on August 17, 2009, Laurie A (SHIP 04 DIV 802) said…
Adams best friend has a corpsman spot but not leaving until sometime in Apr 2010. We are only about 5 hours from Great Lakes so we are pertty flexable. You have much futher to tavel.
At 10:59am on August 17, 2009, Laurie A (SHIP 04 DIV 802) said…
We are wondering with the holidays around pir if that will effect when they graduate. I work for a school system so i am off at Christmas so that would work for us. Plus he has 2 sisters and a brother in college so we are hoping they can come to chicago also. Adam is EOD what is your sons job
At 8:10am on August 17, 2009, Laurie A (SHIP 04 DIV 802) said…
Teri

Do all the guys from one divison come in on the same day? If not our sons may be in the same group. Have not seen to many leave on the fourth
At 12:34am on July 23, 2009, Ryan's Mom (Dawn) Ship11Div 017 said…
Thanks for clarifying that. Have a great day.
At 7:56pm on July 20, 2009, Ryan's Mom (Dawn) Ship11Div 017 said…
Hi Teri,
My son leaves 10/6 for BC and A school in Great Lakes for corpsmen. He told me once he is finished with A school that he would be going to camp pendelton (sp) in San Diego. I am confused now, will he be shipped out and be on the front line?
At 9:16pm on July 16, 2009, Jeanette said…
Thanks for the comment. My son, Nick completed FMTB and is assigned to a group of Marines. He's always loved helping people so being a corpsman is the best thing that he could have done. He loves his job and getting called "Doc" and gets plently of other training when his guys go out on maneuvers. He'll probably be deploying towards the end of the year, but he's handling it well. I of course am worried, but at least I know that he'll be prepared. Good luck with everything and if you have any questions about that field, let me know.
At 2:23pm on May 6, 2009, Sherry James said…
Hi Teri,

I see we're both in the single Navy moms group! Anyway, I read your post on what to gift a high school grad and I thought maybe a digital frame with photos of his family and friends uploaded on it for when he's away. Congratulations on your son's grad, mine is graduating too next month. Sherry
At 12:26pm on January 3, 2009, Susan Kopp said…
Hi Teri: What an excitting time. You are amazing to have started a blog for your future sailor. That is great. Please keep me posted. I'll figure out how to invite you as a friend. Our sailor son has been in six years, four on sub. He is a Nuke. I've bery greatful for this site! A warm welcome this is a wonderful place to be and find out answers - so you don't have to ask your son and you can enjoy your time with him.

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