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HI MY NAME IS KRIS AND I LIVE IN MICHIGAN. I HAVE A 18 YR WHOM IS GRADUATING HIGH SCHOOL NEXT MONTH AND DUE TO LEAVE FOR THE NAVY THE END OF JULY. I AM COMPLETELY OVERWHELMED AND BEAMING WITH PRIDE FOR MY SON. I JUST WANT TO CONNECT WITH A GROUP IN…
Seeking all Michigan Moms!!!!!!!!
Got a question... want to chat with others from Michigan.. Moms, than join us!!!!!
I AM A REGISTERED NURSE WITH A BACKSROUND IN TRAUMA AND EMERGENCY ROOM. I WORKED AT THE ONLY LEVEL ONE TRAUMA CENTER IN DETROIT AND I KNOW WORK AT THE VA A A SCREENING NURSE. I HAVE THE AWESOME JOB OF TAKING CARE OF ALL THE NEW AND RETURNING VETS IN…
Seems as if alot of moms are nurses.. Just checking to see where you live and what kind of professional setting you work in.
NELL, GOD'S RICHEST BLESSING AND TRAVELING MERCIES FOR YOUR NAVY MAN AND FOR YOUR FAMILY. GO IN PEACE.......
HI BETSY, I LIVE IN THE DETROIT AREA AND WOULD LOVE TO JOIN A GROUP
Thank everyone for the kind words and suggestions. I am sure I will be on the site for years to come. I am excited about the Navy and what it will mean to my Josh. He is a big guy and we are now trying to watch his weight so that there will be no pr…
My son had wanted to go into the military since he was 3 yo. He had Navy jet fighters on his birthday cake that year. Like most childhood career choices, I thought he would out grow this and move on to something else. Well, he didn't. He is a milita…
Hello Joshua's Mom,
Welcome aboard! My Sailor was a torpedo man on a sub, he spent 4 1/2 years on a sub. Now he will be a Recruiter out of Tulsa, OK. There aren't any words that can sufficiently explain the transformation your son will take once he…
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- At 2:04am on August 1, 2009,
Ms. Lisa said…
- hello... Welcome! Welcome!! This is really a Great place to be, very warm and helpful people here!
- At 8:45am on May 29, 2009,
Jeanne said…
- If you go to the MI mom's group page, scroll down, and on the left hand side will be events. You'll have to scroll thru to June 27, and you should find everything you need to know there. I haven't followed it too closely, because I won't be able to go. My son takes his boards in 3 weeks, and if all goes well, will graduate A school and be promoted to Petty Officer 3rd class on the 26th, so we'll be in Charleston to see him and celebrate. My son is a nuke ET, but still has another full year of school ahead of him after this A school grad.
Both IT and Sonar Imaging are great fields from what I hear. I'm sure there are groups for both on here, and you might be able to find out more information about each of them through those groups. There is a dad on my "nuke moms" group, who's son is a sonar imaging tech on a sub, and he loves it.
When it gets closer for you son to leave, there's lots we can tell you about boot camp, what to expect in those first few days and weeks. One thing for sure, make sure your son has a pre-paid phone calling card with him when he leaves, otherwise he might not ever be able to make the 30 second phone call home that tells you he got there safely. Our son didn't have one, and we didn't realize that both our home and cell phones wouldn't put collect calls through, so the poor kid was unable to call us that first night. It was frustrating for him, and awful for me!! (I slept with my cell phone! :) )
It's an exciting ride you're going to be on, full of ups and downs, but so far, I (and my son) have no regrets!)
- At 2:14pm on May 28, 2009,
Jeanne said…
- Hi Kris,
Welcome to N4M's. You'll find this place full of information and support. I don't know if I would've made it through boot camp had I not found the site! Congratulations to your son, it's a big step, and hopefully one he will be very, very happy with. My son left 8 months ago and it took me a while to warm up to the idea, but now that I see how much he has matured and changed, I am certain that joining the Navy was the best decision he's ever made. There is a pretty active MI group, and a bunch of us in SE MI got together about 2 months ago, and plan to do so again sometime after the Frankenmuth getogether. Also, once your son leaves for BC, you'll be able to find, or start a group, for his specific Division, and that'll help you tremendously to get to know other moms in the throes of bootcamp. If you have any questions, ask away! What will your son be doing in the Navy?
- At 9:07pm on May 23, 2009,
Pat said… - Hi & welcome to Navy for Mom's:)) You will find a lot of answers, support and encouragement here. My daughter, Ashley (20), has been in the Navy since July 2007 and is an IT3 & my son Tim (19), an SH, has been in since Feb 2008 stationed on the USS Nimitz. What will your son be doing with the Navy? If you have any questions, please don't hesitate to ask. I'm glad you joined and look forward to hearing more about you & your recruit. Pat
- At 3:41pm on May 23, 2009,
Lisa in Michigan said… - Welcome to N4Ms. I know you will love it here and will make many friends. I’d like to also invite you to join our Michigan Mom’s group. You can find us by clicking here. We look forward to meeting you and hearing all about your sailor. If I can help you with anything, just let me know.
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- At 9:11pm on May 22, 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 !!
- At 4:20pm on May 22, 2009,
Sherry James said…
- You're welcome and thank you for your kind words! My son is currently about to graduate high school (prom's tonight). It's my daughter who is the sailor in the family, she's on deployment now. I'm getting more used to her being in the Navy since she's been in almost a year now. Combining the party is what I did with my daugther's graduation party too.
Again congratulations on your son's desire to serve! Have a great Memorial Day.
- At 2:26pm on May 22, 2009,
Sherry James said…
- Hi Joshua's Mom,
Welcome to N4M. Congratulations on your son's desire to serve in the Navy! Is he currently in the Delayed Entry Program? My daughter has been in the Navy for a year now and she's stationed in Norfolk. Feel free to write, Sherry
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I am the proud single Mom of a wonderful young man whom is graduating high school next month and plan to "officially" join the Navy this summer. We come from a family of Air Force men and this is new for us all yet we are sooooooo very proud of Joshua and his decision to take his life plans in his own hands. He was my only child for 9 years and needless to say we are very close. I am excited of the oppotunity with the Navy, but I have been carrying him and making all of his decisions all this ti… Continue
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