From Boy to Man - Navy For Moms2024-03-29T01:53:00Zhttps://navyformoms.ning.com/forum/topics/from-boy-to-man?commentId=1971797%3AComment%3A5301309&feed=yes&xn_auth=noSaltybabe - This is an old po…tag:navyformoms.ning.com,2022-03-17:1971797:Comment:113108452022-03-17T13:07:37.475ZChipmunkhttps://navyformoms.ning.com/profile/Chipmunk
<p>Saltybabe - This is an old post but I am glad that Kimberly Joy's post still touched your heart. </p>
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<p>Saltybabe - This is an old post but I am glad that Kimberly Joy's post still touched your heart. </p>
<p></p> My son left for boot camp yes…tag:navyformoms.ning.com,2022-03-17:1971797:Comment:113108402022-03-17T12:05:05.638ZSaltybabehttps://navyformoms.ning.com/profile/Saltybabe
My son left for boot camp yesterday and your post struck a cord. We have not yet received “I’m Here” call so I am aimlessly reading posts. Hearing such positive, compassionate comments about your young mens growth is really encouraging. They all made me smile. Just wanted to say thank you!
My son left for boot camp yesterday and your post struck a cord. We have not yet received “I’m Here” call so I am aimlessly reading posts. Hearing such positive, compassionate comments about your young mens growth is really encouraging. They all made me smile. Just wanted to say thank you! Thank you for sharing,
Your s…tag:navyformoms.ning.com,2021-09-02:1971797:Comment:112945202021-09-02T16:54:31.881ZMom-of-5https://navyformoms.ning.com/profile/Momof5188
<p>Thank you for sharing,</p>
<p>Your sons story is encouraging. My son left Yesterday, September 1st. The 11:30pm "I'm Here" phone call was a hard one. I am excited watch his story unfold. The minutes have passed by slowly. I hope the weeks pass more quickly. </p>
<p>Thank you for sharing,</p>
<p>Your sons story is encouraging. My son left Yesterday, September 1st. The 11:30pm "I'm Here" phone call was a hard one. I am excited watch his story unfold. The minutes have passed by slowly. I hope the weeks pass more quickly. </p> Hi Lancrtrackmom - this is an…tag:navyformoms.ning.com,2021-08-29:1971797:Comment:112936042021-08-29T23:12:01.219ZB'sNukeMoM⚓️MMN(Vet)https://navyformoms.ning.com/profile/Bsnukemom
<p>Hi Lancrtrackmom - this is an old discussion from 2011 so the original poster might not still be around. Come on over to the boot camp group and post there - I left you the link in the welcome message on your page ;-D</p>
<p>Hi Lancrtrackmom - this is an old discussion from 2011 so the original poster might not still be around. Come on over to the boot camp group and post there - I left you the link in the welcome message on your page ;-D</p> Your son sounds like mine. H…tag:navyformoms.ning.com,2021-08-29:1971797:Comment:112937462021-08-29T23:09:29.277ZLancertrackmomhttps://navyformoms.ning.com/profile/Lancertrackmom
<p>Your son sounds like mine. He is on the track team and nothing else. He was at MEP Thursday and Friday. Just watching him take charge of the process was amazing. He is 17 and grew up in front of my eyes. He is now in DEP and will leave July 14. HE just reminded ME we have a 4:00 appointment tomorrow. </p>
<p>Your son sounds like mine. He is on the track team and nothing else. He was at MEP Thursday and Friday. Just watching him take charge of the process was amazing. He is 17 and grew up in front of my eyes. He is now in DEP and will leave July 14. HE just reminded ME we have a 4:00 appointment tomorrow. </p> Oh my gosh, are you talking a…tag:navyformoms.ning.com,2020-02-04:1971797:Comment:107305452020-02-04T01:42:39.973ZNorthwoodsmomhttps://navyformoms.ning.com/profile/Susie542
<p>Oh my gosh, are you talking about my son, it sounds exactly like him. It is a miracle how the Navy can do in 8 weeks that I couldn't do in 26 weeks.</p>
<p>Oh my gosh, are you talking about my son, it sounds exactly like him. It is a miracle how the Navy can do in 8 weeks that I couldn't do in 26 weeks.</p> This post really did hit home…tag:navyformoms.ning.com,2017-12-17:1971797:Comment:103077752017-12-17T03:43:40.100ZMaureenhttps://navyformoms.ning.com/profile/Maureen69
This post really did hit home for me too! My daughter is a shy soul too. She left for boot camp on December 4th and I am patiently waiting to hear from her and just know she is alright. I am so very proud of this huge decision she has made, that all of our kids have made! It took a lot of courage for them to take this big step!
This post really did hit home for me too! My daughter is a shy soul too. She left for boot camp on December 4th and I am patiently waiting to hear from her and just know she is alright. I am so very proud of this huge decision she has made, that all of our kids have made! It took a lot of courage for them to take this big step! WOW, I didn't catch that it w…tag:navyformoms.ning.com,2017-12-14:1971797:Comment:103069912017-12-14T22:46:20.369ZJackiehttps://navyformoms.ning.com/profile/Jackie393
<p>WOW, I didn't catch that it was 2011! :-) Very touching .... it definitely made my day.</p>
<p>WOW, I didn't catch that it was 2011! :-) Very touching .... it definitely made my day.</p> I am so happy to read your st…tag:navyformoms.ning.com,2017-12-14:1971797:Comment:103071192017-12-14T22:45:39.086ZJackiehttps://navyformoms.ning.com/profile/Jackie393
<p>I am so happy to read your story!!! That is wonderful! I understand completely.</p>
<p>All three of my children have been somewhat shy. But at the same time, they have been social, always wanting to reach out to make friends, but never being "popular." Sitting home some evenings, weekends, etc. DS has been a bit lonely since graduating high school last spring .... hard to watch. He does attend Church though, & played in the band. We've been grateful for our Pastor's support &…</p>
<p>I am so happy to read your story!!! That is wonderful! I understand completely.</p>
<p>All three of my children have been somewhat shy. But at the same time, they have been social, always wanting to reach out to make friends, but never being "popular." Sitting home some evenings, weekends, etc. DS has been a bit lonely since graduating high school last spring .... hard to watch. He does attend Church though, & played in the band. We've been grateful for our Pastor's support & friendship with DS. </p>
<p>DS is our youngest & when he said that he wanted to join the Navy, I hoped in my heart that it would be the right decision. The girls are finished with college; DS just never was motivated to take that route although he is capable. How I pray that the Navy is his pathway. I think that it is. Your post makes my heart sing. </p>
<p>Our son doesn't show a lot of emotion, although when he called yesterday & I asked if he had made a friend yet, he said yes. I know that makes a big difference. I hope & pray that it does for him .... & to be honest, I hope that I hear a similar story as your son by the end of Boot Camp!!</p>
<p>My heart rejoices with you ..... you did very well describing how well the Navy has made a positive difference for your son. Thank you so much for posting here.</p>
<p>My son will have A (& I think C) school @ Great Lakes. He just went in yesterday. We got a phone call last night. I miss him but it's time for him to fly. </p> I know but he just graduated…tag:navyformoms.ning.com,2011-05-25:1971797:Comment:53030142011-05-25T15:07:10.505Zaredhttps://navyformoms.ning.com/profile/ared
I know but he just graduated from high school and then in October he is leaving for bc, I am just a little overwhelmed by the idea that in a few months I won't get to talk to him whenever I want or see him whenever I want. I know it is time to let him go be an eagle because if I put a cage around him he will just be a chicken and never reach his full potential. I have heard from other parents of children who wanted to go into the service and they discouraged it and now are wishing they had…
I know but he just graduated from high school and then in October he is leaving for bc, I am just a little overwhelmed by the idea that in a few months I won't get to talk to him whenever I want or see him whenever I want. I know it is time to let him go be an eagle because if I put a cage around him he will just be a chicken and never reach his full potential. I have heard from other parents of children who wanted to go into the service and they discouraged it and now are wishing they had allowed their child to pursue the military services. My heart is grieved because I just look back and wished I had done this parenting thing a little better for him. I was 18 when I had him so we have sorta grew up together so to speak and I just am having a hard time with the idea that in a few months he is on his own. I do believe it is best for him or I would have been against it like other parents, it is an honorable thing to want to serve your country but I have a hard time being too overjoyed by him making a decision that puts him in harms way. I do alot of praying and I know God will give me strength and comfort to get through it but its still gonna be hard on me. Thanks for your reply.