He's in Africa for 2 more weeks. he hates it. He hates the heat, the poverty, the filth, the dead camels burning by the side of the road, the qat chewing bondage the people are in, the extreme government luxury in comparison. He hates the over sized shipping crate he has to call home. However, he was married just 10 days before he deployed. When you're missing your sweetheart, everything is worse. Hence he has a very negative attitude.
I have sent him books, letters, pictures. Candy that does not melt is ok, but not chocolate. I sent him journals and drawing pens and paper and water colors. We finally sent him his guitar, since he was going nuts without it. So by all means, if your boy is musical at all, send him something to make music on. Even a harmonica. I did brave sending him some chapstick, making sure it was well wrapped and sealed. He told me it made it ok, but the Easter chocolate was smeared all over everything. News of his favorite sports teams was always welcomed too. Maybe an issue or two of Sports Illustrated or the sports section of the local paper would be good if your boy's a sports fan.
Mark called us on Skype a few times and it was good to see him, even though he was so sad, so make sure your boy has the internet. Mark said that a lot of the base's bandwidth was taken up by people playing. W.O.W. and other interactive computer games, so while these are cool, they mess up everyone else. I would recommend a hand held game boy or something along that line if he's into computer games.
Mark worked hard while he was there. As a CM, he was on call up to 16 hours a day between working on motors and taking watch duty. Despite how grueling it has been for him, and worrying sick during the pirate stuff, I'm proud of him and his service.
Hello~Saw you in the Seabee Group. My son was in Gulfport for A school, graduated in July.I have lots of pics and two grad videos on my page. Justins' battalion had just LEFT for deployment went he arrived. He is BUCA 25". Because they had just been called up', he now won't deploy till 2012. May be the same for your son, if they have just deployed?? HE LOVED GULFPORT! Good luck to you both...any thing I can help with??
Hi Lizzi, Just read your comment your son is a grad and go.. Enjoy him the short time he will spend with you... Good luck mom you probably won't wanna let go.... My son is going to Missippi for his A school. I hope that is right. Still aways from home we are in the edge of texas and new mexico.
Hi Sussanne,
My son is going to graduate on 10/17. He's in Div 393. We ar estaying at the Navy lodge. Looking forward to meeting other moms with kids graduating at the same time.
Sussane, I wrote a letter everyday and he always got them. From what I understand from my son, They got mail every evening Mon-Friday. It took about 4 days for him to get my letters. I personally never experienced them holding mail, but I have read that some have had their mail held for certain reasons. Hope this helps!!!f you have any questions, please contact me and I will try to answer them for you. Susan
Ok, I have another question do they get their mail or are they made to work for it if they want to read it? I am confused the websites I have read say they don't get their mail they are witheld from them ....Does anyone know exactly how that works? I don't want my son to get punished for me sending him letters he has only been gone with today 3 days and I already have a letter for all three days....Would this be wrong? Can some one let me know. Thank you,
Dear Sussane,
How are you today? This Navy for moms is such a blessing.
Now relax, Anthony is in good hands and will do fine.
Once he gets used to the rountine of Boot Camp, he will like it, believe it or not!! My daughter Kim loved Boot Camp, and many other moms told me the same about their children.
You said he was off, I assume Anthony left for Boot Camp today. You should receive a phoe call tomorrow, from Anthony to let you know he's there.
Now the wait, keep busy, it's great if you work. The first long letter from Anthony will be around the third week.
We all went through this. My daugher only graduated two months ago.
Stay calm and busy. Join the group "Boot Camp Moms". All the groups are listed on the main page of Navy for moms.
Keep in touch with other moms, and I am usually around. We will get you through Boot Camp....we haven't lost a mom yet!! HAHA!!!
Ask anyhting you want, that is what we are all here for.
You take care and God bless.
Barbara
Pictures in boot camp - yes and no!! The best idea I have seen is have them printed up on paper and fold them like a letter. Some RDC's make them open "fatter" letters in front of everyone and sometimes to PT for things inside it. NO SINGING CARDS!!! I now just put small pictures on Derek's letters - just to give him a taste of home.
My sailor was picked up today and will be off to bc. I am not looking forward to that just one call I am ok and click....
So thank you for your support to all of you...
Hi, Welcome to Navy for Mom’s. You will find lots of support, advice, information, and friends here!! All you have to do is read, read, read!!
I would like to invite you to join the group of moms from Texas!! We are the largest state group on this site!! (Everything is bigger in Texas - including Navy Moms)!!
Just go to the groups tab and type in Texas in the search box. The icon of the group is the state of Texas, of course!! If you can’t find that, click on my picture to the left and it will take you to my page. You can find the same icon there. Just click on it and you can join us!!
Please leave a short message about where you live and what your sailor is doing.
My sailor son, Derek, is a MA (Master at Arms) - he is in Kuwait.
Dear Sussane,
How are you doing? This Navy for moms is such a blessing. We are here for you.
Has Anthony left for Boot Camp yet?
If he has, how far into Boot Camp is he?
The reason I ask, I enjoy sharing information on what to expect.
From what you wrote, I am assuming that Anthony is in Boot Camp. He is fine and in good hands. Once our babies get used to the rountine of Boot Camp, they enjoy it.
It's the moms having the nervous breakdowns,...HA HA!!!
Please keep in touch with me and other moms. We will help you through this.....we haven't lost a mom yet!!! HA HA!!
Take care and God bless.
Barbara
Dear Sussane:
Hello & Welcome to N4M’s!
My name is Catherine the Admin and I want to thank you for joining us! To help you know the “Do’s and Don’ts” for the community- I wrote up a quick little ditty for you to read. So click here and read them(pretty please with a cherry on top because the rules are enforced)! If you have any questions, comments, or concerns afterwards- please don’t hesitate to contact me.
So, enjoy your time here and I'm looking forward (along with the community) to reading more about you. :D
Sincerely, Catherine
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I have sent him books, letters, pictures. Candy that does not melt is ok, but not chocolate. I sent him journals and drawing pens and paper and water colors. We finally sent him his guitar, since he was going nuts without it. So by all means, if your boy is musical at all, send him something to make music on. Even a harmonica. I did brave sending him some chapstick, making sure it was well wrapped and sealed. He told me it made it ok, but the Easter chocolate was smeared all over everything. News of his favorite sports teams was always welcomed too. Maybe an issue or two of Sports Illustrated or the sports section of the local paper would be good if your boy's a sports fan.
Mark called us on Skype a few times and it was good to see him, even though he was so sad, so make sure your boy has the internet. Mark said that a lot of the base's bandwidth was taken up by people playing. W.O.W. and other interactive computer games, so while these are cool, they mess up everyone else. I would recommend a hand held game boy or something along that line if he's into computer games.
Mark worked hard while he was there. As a CM, he was on call up to 16 hours a day between working on motors and taking watch duty. Despite how grueling it has been for him, and worrying sick during the pirate stuff, I'm proud of him and his service.
My son is going to graduate on 10/17. He's in Div 393. We ar estaying at the Navy lodge. Looking forward to meeting other moms with kids graduating at the same time.
How are you today? This Navy for moms is such a blessing.
Now relax, Anthony is in good hands and will do fine.
Once he gets used to the rountine of Boot Camp, he will like it, believe it or not!! My daughter Kim loved Boot Camp, and many other moms told me the same about their children.
You said he was off, I assume Anthony left for Boot Camp today. You should receive a phoe call tomorrow, from Anthony to let you know he's there.
Now the wait, keep busy, it's great if you work. The first long letter from Anthony will be around the third week.
We all went through this. My daugher only graduated two months ago.
Stay calm and busy. Join the group "Boot Camp Moms". All the groups are listed on the main page of Navy for moms.
Keep in touch with other moms, and I am usually around. We will get you through Boot Camp....we haven't lost a mom yet!! HAHA!!!
Ask anyhting you want, that is what we are all here for.
You take care and God bless.
Barbara
Sorry - at work - can't get to PM.
Hope this helps - ask anything - we are here!!
So thank you for your support to all of you...
We are so glad you are here and look forward to hearing about your sailor This is is a great support group or all of you from boot camp to the fleet.
What is your sailor doing with the navy?
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I would like to invite you to join the group of moms from Texas!! We are the largest state group on this site!! (Everything is bigger in Texas - including Navy Moms)!!
Just go to the groups tab and type in Texas in the search box. The icon of the group is the state of Texas, of course!! If you can’t find that, click on my picture to the left and it will take you to my page. You can find the same icon there. Just click on it and you can join us!!
Please leave a short message about where you live and what your sailor is doing.My sailor son, Derek, is a MA (Master at Arms) - he is in Kuwait.
How are you doing? This Navy for moms is such a blessing. We are here for you.
Has Anthony left for Boot Camp yet?
If he has, how far into Boot Camp is he?
The reason I ask, I enjoy sharing information on what to expect.
From what you wrote, I am assuming that Anthony is in Boot Camp. He is fine and in good hands. Once our babies get used to the rountine of Boot Camp, they enjoy it.
It's the moms having the nervous breakdowns,...HA HA!!!
Please keep in touch with me and other moms. We will help you through this.....we haven't lost a mom yet!!! HA HA!!
Take care and God bless.
Barbara
Hello & Welcome to N4M’s!
My name is Catherine the Admin and I want to thank you for joining us! To help you know the “Do’s and Don’ts” for the community- I wrote up a quick little ditty for you to read. So click here and read them (pretty please with a cherry on top because the rules are enforced)! If you have any questions, comments, or concerns afterwards- please don’t hesitate to contact me.
So, enjoy your time here and I'm looking forward (along with the community) to reading more about you. :D
Sincerely, Catherine
Welcome to Navy for moms, we're all here for one another.
Feel free to write.
Take care.
Barbara
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