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Donna
- 51, Female
- Bakersfield, CA
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Started Dec 5
too new to know it all
Replied Mar 22
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I think every parent has at least one child without direction. In the case of my son, he worked several odd jobs, tried college, but never saw himself through anything promising. He began thinking about joining the navy, and without a word to me, he…
I want to thank everyone who has replied to my question regarding travel expenses to my sons graduation. This site is awesome! Everyone here has been wonderful. I haven't been here for several months due to the navy's slow pace in sending my son to…
Donna,
I'm not sure if your situation has been resolved yet or not, but have you checked into MAC flights? They are flights by the military for the military and their families. I don't know but I feel sure there must be flights between CA and IL. T…
When did the Navy start allowing parents to attend PIR?
If you can't make it to PIR don't feel too bad. We weren't able to go either. There are a lot of recruits whose parents couldn't go, they get "adopted" by the parents who were there. It's hard, but not all of us have the money to buy plane tickets a…
Donna, I'm sure you will be able to attend graduation with the help of the VFW and/or the American Legion. Also, like has been said before, your son will have a nice little stash of cash when he finishes boot camp. I offered to send my son a debit c…
I cried when i read your question, because in dec.08 i was in the same situation;although i was a little closer(about 500 miles one way) if this helps your son will have money on his debit card they will issue to him before he graduates so maybe he…
Well the military will not help you get to your sailors graduation but your sailor can.Whenever you get the chance to talk to him or to write him on the letter tell him that you need money so you and your son can travel to his graduation.When you te…
I know how you feel!!!! My son graduates in April, And I can't afford to go either. this tears me appart, becouse I said I would try to make it, But I am the only income in the house right now, my husband is unemployed. I would hate to ask family fo…
Hi Donna! PLEASE, do all that you can to get there. This is the most moving experience in a life time! By far better than any high school gradation! You'll remember this for the rest of your life, and this is the first of your sailor transitioning i…
Hi Laura, I looked u up on ur myspace but was unable to view ur pics, it says i need to be in ur friends list to view, wud luv to see them and so wud my son, thx Donna
Amy, I know exactly how you feel when you say you didn't prepare your son. Thats what i thought when my oldest moved out of the house... across town! LOL! But, i soon learned that all the things that went in one ear and out the other, really did sti…
Hi Sherry, Most schools offer independent study, Your son can stay home and do his work and test out at school once a week, The work is easy, and theres less to do. The best part is, it's only about an hours worth of work per day and he still earns…
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- About me:
- I'am a mother of 4 children, 3 older boys and a daughter. My youngest son, "zach" who is holding me in the picture, enlisted recently in the navy. It's very difficult for me at this time, he's my baby boy, but i know he has to grow up. I'm unsure what i'am to expect, but i support and respect his decision and those who are currently serving in all branches of the military who help to defend our country and our freedom, God surely does bless them all.
- I am here to support or represent my:
- Child/Stepchild
- 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:
- i don't know anything at this stage
- Through this Navy experience, I now believe:
- It was positive and maturing. Our relationship has grown stronger.
zach and his gf tatum share a good bye kiss, His sister katarina is happy and sad to see her brother leave, i don't know who the biggest pest was lol... zach and his brothers matt, jake, mom, and little sister share a moment on Thanksgiving 2009
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- At 12:07am on March 16, 2009,
Jor-Jean (AM Kyle ) said… - I found this website through another forum (off N4Ms) and it's supposed to help with flights, hotels, etc. I hope this helps some: http://www.militarytogo.com/
I also lived in Bakersfield for 15 years, about 10 years ago.
- At 8:17pm on March 12, 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.
- At 3:15pm on March 12, 2009,
Sherry James said… - Hi Donna,
Welcome to N4M. Congratulations on your son Zach's desire to serve! I know you are proud. Feel free to visit my page as well, Sherry
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