Am I the only one here who's totally relaxed about sending my child to boot camp? - Navy For Moms2024-03-28T17:40:57Zhttps://navyformoms.ning.com/forum/topics/am-i-the-only-one-here-whos?commentId=1971797%3AComment%3A3016983&feed=yes&xn_auth=noAnd now I'm getting ready to…tag:navyformoms.ning.com,2010-06-21:1971797:Comment:38059052010-06-21T01:20:42.662ZArwenhttps://navyformoms.ning.com/profile/Arwen
And now I'm getting ready to send my second son off to the Navy. We're working on a waiver for an old knee injury, hopefully it comes through fairly soon. We hope this happens fast, he's driving me nuts being home all the time now that senior year is over.<br />
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My older son is getting ready to graduate from IT A school and head off to the fleet. I'm excited and eager to see where he will go. I'm divided, hoping on one hand that he'll be on the US West Coast, to be close enough to visit…
And now I'm getting ready to send my second son off to the Navy. We're working on a waiver for an old knee injury, hopefully it comes through fairly soon. We hope this happens fast, he's driving me nuts being home all the time now that senior year is over.<br />
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My older son is getting ready to graduate from IT A school and head off to the fleet. I'm excited and eager to see where he will go. I'm divided, hoping on one hand that he'll be on the US West Coast, to be close enough to visit occasionally, but another part of me wants to see him sent somewhere exotic, like Guam, Diego Garcia, or where he can see another culture, such as Italy or Japan. I'd never get to see him while he's there, but it would be an amazing opportunity we could never provide for him. Hi BunkerBee! I don't know if…tag:navyformoms.ning.com,2010-02-12:1971797:Comment:34318712010-02-12T07:06:54.127Zbonniehttps://navyformoms.ning.com/xn/detail/u_2gphlzwdre9kg
Hi BunkerBee! I don't know if I am <b>that</b> Bonnie, I am actually <u>in</u> San Francisco, not the San Fran area. I have a 'sailor girl' in Mass Communications (MC). Am I that bonnie?!!!
Hi BunkerBee! I don't know if I am <b>that</b> Bonnie, I am actually <u>in</u> San Francisco, not the San Fran area. I have a 'sailor girl' in Mass Communications (MC). Am I that bonnie?!!! I noticed there are no north…tag:navyformoms.ning.com,2010-02-12:1971797:Comment:34318352010-02-12T06:04:15.336ZArwenhttps://navyformoms.ning.com/profile/Arwen
I noticed there are no north bay (Sonoma County) meetings. Is there a different group for those moms, or are there just not a lot of Navy Moms there?
I noticed there are no north bay (Sonoma County) meetings. Is there a different group for those moms, or are there just not a lot of Navy Moms there? Is this the bonnie I "N4M tal…tag:navyformoms.ning.com,2010-02-12:1971797:Comment:34318092010-02-12T05:43:30.220ZBunkerQBhttps://navyformoms.ning.com/profile/BunkerBee
Is this the bonnie I "N4M talked" with 4 months ago - from San Fran area? If it is, I want you to know that we have a new group, a spin-off from the North Cal group. With North Cal being as big as it is, it was inevitable that we have a group centered more around the Bay Area. We had a Meet & Greet in Redwood City in January, one in Santa Clara last week, one in Fremont in March. in fact, we have 11 events all together - including a wine country mixer in June and a dinner during Fleet Week…
Is this the bonnie I "N4M talked" with 4 months ago - from San Fran area? If it is, I want you to know that we have a new group, a spin-off from the North Cal group. With North Cal being as big as it is, it was inevitable that we have a group centered more around the Bay Area. We had a Meet & Greet in Redwood City in January, one in Santa Clara last week, one in Fremont in March. in fact, we have 11 events all together - including a wine country mixer in June and a dinner during Fleet Week in Oct. If you are that bonnie, click on the link below and come join us.<br />
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<a href="http://www.navyformoms.com/group/sfbayareanavyfamilies" target="_blank">http://www.navyformoms.com/group/sfbayareanavyfamilies</a> Hi Ann, we have a Jacksonvill…tag:navyformoms.ning.com,2010-02-10:1971797:Comment:34246002010-02-10T14:34:59.429ZMarybethhttps://navyformoms.ning.com/xn/detail/u_fogtjdaqmifo
Hi Ann, we have a Jacksonville Mom's group, we get together for lunch every couple of months (and need to schedule the next one soon).
Hi Ann, we have a Jacksonville Mom's group, we get together for lunch every couple of months (and need to schedule the next one soon). He grads on Feb 19. Just 10 d…tag:navyformoms.ning.com,2010-02-10:1971797:Comment:34239272010-02-10T04:10:01.562ZArwenhttps://navyformoms.ning.com/profile/Arwen
He grads on Feb 19. Just 10 days! Whee!
He grads on Feb 19. Just 10 days! Whee! I feel a lot like you do. A f…tag:navyformoms.ning.com,2010-02-10:1971797:Comment:34235972010-02-10T03:25:29.118ZGayle- Em's Mom Ship 03 Div 141https://navyformoms.ning.com/xn/detail/u_2q8y2d8yc3x0v
I feel a lot like you do. A few tears fell at the goodbyes at MEPS, I've been a bit nervous about it but overall, I am so happy to see my daughter go. I know she'll grow as a person, I know she'll do things, important things, many of her college bound friends will never do. I believe this will make her a better person, more mature. Sure, there are a few worries, fears, concerns but I am sooooooooooooooo glad she chose to do this and is doing it bravely and eagerly. Job security, almost…
I feel a lot like you do. A few tears fell at the goodbyes at MEPS, I've been a bit nervous about it but overall, I am so happy to see my daughter go. I know she'll grow as a person, I know she'll do things, important things, many of her college bound friends will never do. I believe this will make her a better person, more mature. Sure, there are a few worries, fears, concerns but I am sooooooooooooooo glad she chose to do this and is doing it bravely and eagerly. Job security, almost recession proof, educational opportunities, etc. etc. What's not to like and be happy about? My son left for b/c yesterday…tag:navyformoms.ning.com,2010-02-10:1971797:Comment:34229932010-02-10T01:03:51.276ZAnn1https://navyformoms.ning.com/xn/detail/u_122jiu5vcoa8i
My son left for b/c yesterday from Jacksonville Fl I was totally relaxed my son is 22 and going into BUDS he has spent the last 9 months working hard to get in the best physical shape of his life. I have faith that the way I have raised him will be with him all his life. Looking forward to PIR... When does your son PIR?<br />
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My son left for b/c yesterday from Jacksonville Fl I was totally relaxed my son is 22 and going into BUDS he has spent the last 9 months working hard to get in the best physical shape of his life. I have faith that the way I have raised him will be with him all his life. Looking forward to PIR... When does your son PIR?<br />
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Ann I am also OK with sending my…tag:navyformoms.ning.com,2010-02-08:1971797:Comment:34167232010-02-08T05:48:03.833Zpgrlisahttps://navyformoms.ning.com/profile/jfkdsajklfjsdklj
I am also OK with sending my daughter to boot camp, for a couple of reasons. First, she's 26. She's been away at college and married, living in other states for the last 3 years. Second, her husband has been in the Navy for 8 years, so we have some idea what's going to happen. And finally, she's going to OCS. I don't know that it will be significantly different than regular basic training, but I know it will be different. Still, I can't imagine not being able to talk with her for 9 weeks. That…
I am also OK with sending my daughter to boot camp, for a couple of reasons. First, she's 26. She's been away at college and married, living in other states for the last 3 years. Second, her husband has been in the Navy for 8 years, so we have some idea what's going to happen. And finally, she's going to OCS. I don't know that it will be significantly different than regular basic training, but I know it will be different. Still, I can't imagine not being able to talk with her for 9 weeks. That seems like an eternity since we talk now almost every day. I am immensely proud of her for being accepted into OCS and into the nukes program. And that she will always outrank her husband! :) To john and Yvonne.
This is s…tag:navyformoms.ning.com,2010-02-07:1971797:Comment:34154292010-02-07T23:28:57.647Zbonniehttps://navyformoms.ning.com/xn/detail/u_2gphlzwdre9kg
To john and Yvonne.<br />
This is such good advice. I am very proud of my daughter but I go nuts when tooo long of a gap occurs and she hasn't been in touch. I gave my daughter many opportunities to go away when she was young. 2-3 week camps, (not much parent contact allowed)--encouraged her to take extra training during her Navy Sea Cadet Corp (high school years) sent her off alone to Norfolk VA from San Francisco-- So I am used to her being away. The one things that irritates me the most is the…
To john and Yvonne.<br />
This is such good advice. I am very proud of my daughter but I go nuts when tooo long of a gap occurs and she hasn't been in touch. I gave my daughter many opportunities to go away when she was young. 2-3 week camps, (not much parent contact allowed)--encouraged her to take extra training during her Navy Sea Cadet Corp (high school years) sent her off alone to Norfolk VA from San Francisco-- So I am used to her being away. The one things that irritates me the most is the lack of communication from her part. These days, we have many modes of instant communication: skype, internet, Facebook, cell phones, etc.<br />
I am going to share your letter with her. I don't want the same distance to occur between her brother and her. Who knows these things when we are young? Wise words.