Just talked to Matt, we can't send letters to the shipmate anymore it violates a policy that we were unaware of :(   anyway thanks all for your help!

I knew i would miss her but i thought i would be able to hold it together better then i have. She has only been gone since monday. I got her kid box today and she wrote i love you on the flap of the box and man i lost it. I know its a good move for her but there are time i ask why i let her go. It is so hard sometimes. 

Today has been hard.  My son has been in GL for a week now and not being able to speak to him, or even text him, it getting to me.  Every time my phone buzzes, I think of him.  People keep sending me emails that make me turn into a big blubber head.  You know those emails going around, intended to remind you of the true meaning of Christmas.  I can't listen to the radio anymore, because all I hear is sad stories.  Apparently my phone was buzzing in the middle of the night and I did not hear…

I'm of course very new to all of this, but I would like to say that I am getting so much good information from everyones blogs.  I do have some questions though.  My first one is, what does PIR stand for.  Like I said, I'm new.  I'm doing better each day emotionally, but I still have my moments.  My son left on Monday, Dec. 13th and I'm starting to get anxious for the form letter, the date of graduation, etc.  I thought that yesterday was going to be the worst.  It was his 19th birthday. …

We were at a loss of what to get our son for Christmas seeing as he's leaving for Boot on January 4th.  He can't take anything with him, so our list was limited.  We think we may have found a good idea.  I went on Oneshare.com and bought him one share to General Dynamics (Military aerospace designs, combat systems, Marine systems, etc. manufacturer) We had it framed and engraved.  No matter where he goes in life, he will always own a share in that company.  There were many to choose…

Hard deciding what to get my son for Christmas this year since he's in the Navy now.  We all just got new phones, so was thinking of maybe a gift card of our phone carrier to use as he wishes on a bill or accessories. Otherwise it seems as though he gets alot of necessities through the Navy.  HELP!  Any ideas would be appreciated.  Thanks!

I am wondering how I can get a copy of the Itinerary for graduation. I just received the password to get the parking pass but I am not sure where to go online to get that either. Can anyone help me out? Plus if we are not able to make it for graduation, can our SR's get a ticket home? My son is a "grad and go". But with the weather lately it is getting ify.

Cara - ISH MOM

Well the box arrived yesterday. I hesitated with opening it, but managed. I laughed because all his stuff was just tossed in - typical of him not to fold his clothes or pack neatly! As I searched for his cell phone, I came across his watch. This immediately brought tears to my eyes. They say the recruits are allowed a watch while at Basic Training. The only watch my son had, was a bit too fancy for that environment so I went out and bought him a modest watch, which was also waterproof for 50…

Hi, I was just wondering if they are allowed to take anything with them to A School such as a cell phone, laptop, their own clothes, etc. If so, do we bring that stuff with us to graduation? Thank you for your input!!

Hello to all you Navy Family members,Thanks again for all your support you were right it does get better with time.My question is when should I expect a letter from my son {ship 11 Div 062 } I also dont know his PIR date as of yet.

He left for boot camp on 12/02/2010. Also when should I send him a phone card. Thanking you in advance for

your replies.I continue to Pray for our new recruits and our Military.

Can anyone provide info regarding completion of Battle Stations excerise, once the recruits complete & passes it how long before they are allow to make the phone call home to notify the family they are "sailors"?

I just received my son's address from his recruiter. Now, how do I find out when he graduates!!!!! HELP!!!

Lisa

well after a long road my son went off to Boot Camp last week, we are so proud of him and what he has accomplished so far in his life. We miss him like crazy but we know he is right where he wants to be. we our counting the days till his PIR heck even the days till our kid in a box comes. navy forMoms is the best sight love it here. everyone is so helpful and knows just what you are going through. together we can all be NAVY STRONG!

Fortunately, my younger son and I are able to attend the PIR on 12-22-10. We are also very blessed to be able to visit with our sailor for a few days including Christmas. In an effort to keep the holiday bright and establish an ongoing support from home, we came up with the following plan. Being next to the youngest of a large family, my recruit has many young neices and nephews. They are very close. So my son and I are taking a paper christmas tree that can be taped to a wall, and handmade…

My son survived his first blizzard at Great Lakes.

Just got the most awesome Navy Christmas stocking for my son Baryn. Check them out at Camosock. I ordered from Bob and received it in 2 days! His number is 301 704 8544.

In an effort to remain connected to Sailor. I want to keep my heart strings from getting crossed and send him weekly "packages". I figure posting it some place weekly will help ensure my mental commitment I made to myself. (To do this for Sailor, and to do this because it means a lot to him.) Also hoping to gain more ideas of what to include on future packages. So if you have some additional ideas, Please share.:



Pkg. 01 Contents:

- CD - typical, yet fitting. Complete with…

Hey...I have tried numerous times to access the link that was sent in my daughters information letter concerning her basic training graduation ceremony on December 22nd to print the parking pass, but the link provided doesn't appear to be valid. Can anyone provide any assistance?

Thanks in advance.