Sad - Navy For Moms2024-03-29T07:04:37Zhttps://navyformoms.ning.com/forum/topics/sad-1?commentId=1971797%3AComment%3A8934134&feed=yes&xn_auth=nothanks allie1928- I am doing…tag:navyformoms.ning.com,2015-02-14:1971797:Comment:89418752015-02-14T18:40:16.754Ztori'smomhttps://navyformoms.ning.com/profile/2424tm
<p>thanks allie1928- I am doing much better. Got the form letter and now setting up plans for going to PIR. I am so proud of her and love her passion to do what she loves! and have a handful of letters ready to go. I have been finding fun cartoons to send and pictures for her to have. And yes n4moms is definitely the place to be.. it feels like a family :) </p>
<p>thanks allie1928- I am doing much better. Got the form letter and now setting up plans for going to PIR. I am so proud of her and love her passion to do what she loves! and have a handful of letters ready to go. I have been finding fun cartoons to send and pictures for her to have. And yes n4moms is definitely the place to be.. it feels like a family :) </p> tori's mom...you will be fine…tag:navyformoms.ning.com,2015-02-14:1971797:Comment:89415202015-02-14T00:21:52.035Zallie1928https://navyformoms.ning.com/profile/allie1928
<p>tori's mom...you will be fine. my son was 19 when he went ..i was heart broken but also very very proud of him. i started writing letters the day he left and as soon as i got form letter i mailed them. number and date them..sometimes the days in boot camp all seen the same son said he made his own calendar to mark off the days. Be proud of her and tell her in your letters we are all proud of her choice to serve our country! i sent cartoons from the newspaper and he shared with his bunk…</p>
<p>tori's mom...you will be fine. my son was 19 when he went ..i was heart broken but also very very proud of him. i started writing letters the day he left and as soon as i got form letter i mailed them. number and date them..sometimes the days in boot camp all seen the same son said he made his own calendar to mark off the days. Be proud of her and tell her in your letters we are all proud of her choice to serve our country! i sent cartoons from the newspaper and he shared with his bunk mates. Stay positive in your letters and count down the Friday's till graduation. PIR is amazing proudest day ever. if you can go i would recommend it. n4moms is the place to be...great group here we will help you along your journey. good luck to your daughter. </p> Just keep in mind that the da…tag:navyformoms.ning.com,2015-02-12:1971797:Comment:89402132015-02-12T17:06:12.631ZCryptoDadhttps://navyformoms.ning.com/profile/CryptoDad
<p>Just keep in mind that the day-by-day schedule at navydep.com is the account of one female Recruit posted 6 years ago. Useful but not gospel. YMMV.</p>
<p>Just keep in mind that the day-by-day schedule at navydep.com is the account of one female Recruit posted 6 years ago. Useful but not gospel. YMMV.</p> There are also a link to the…tag:navyformoms.ning.com,2015-02-12:1971797:Comment:89402072015-02-12T16:55:57.613ZMy2kidzhttps://navyformoms.ning.com/profile/My2kidz
<p>There are also a link to the DEP site that offers a day by day description of what happens in BC.(<a href="http://www.navydep.com/forums/showthread.php?t=433" target="_blank">http://www.navydep.com/forums/showthread.php?t=433</a>) I used to read it over and over and try to follow along with where he was. Made me feel a little more connected. Also participating on here with other moms really helped so keep up your networking :)</p>
<p>There are also a link to the DEP site that offers a day by day description of what happens in BC.(<a href="http://www.navydep.com/forums/showthread.php?t=433" target="_blank">http://www.navydep.com/forums/showthread.php?t=433</a>) I used to read it over and over and try to follow along with where he was. Made me feel a little more connected. Also participating on here with other moms really helped so keep up your networking :)</p> I also received my scripted c…tag:navyformoms.ning.com,2015-02-12:1971797:Comment:89398452015-02-12T03:12:01.161Zproudnavymom03https://navyformoms.ning.com/profile/03030303
<p>I also received my scripted call, saying I won't get another call for 3 weeks. Got through today, just broke down a few times. I know it gets better. We have raised independent, strong, brave children that are willing to be that 1%. I'm proud these kids have the strength to find their own paths, in such an honorable way. </p>
<p>Just when you seem to adjust to things, you get the box in the mail and you have a set back. lol We have to have hearts filled with faith, family and love.</p>
<p>I also received my scripted call, saying I won't get another call for 3 weeks. Got through today, just broke down a few times. I know it gets better. We have raised independent, strong, brave children that are willing to be that 1%. I'm proud these kids have the strength to find their own paths, in such an honorable way. </p>
<p>Just when you seem to adjust to things, you get the box in the mail and you have a set back. lol We have to have hearts filled with faith, family and love.</p> yes you are exactly right...…tag:navyformoms.ning.com,2015-02-11:1971797:Comment:89391572015-02-11T13:51:00.206Ztori'smomhttps://navyformoms.ning.com/profile/2424tm
<p>yes you are exactly right... it does feel final and it's just a reality that there won't be any more contact for a few weeks.. BUT stay strong! I held on to waiting for the package, and now holding on to getting the form letter so we can write her, and next will be holding on to the first phone call. Try to look ahead only to the next part not all the way to graduation.. it will drive you crazy to look at 8 weeks as a whole. Trust me I am still struggling but I keep remembering what…</p>
<p>yes you are exactly right... it does feel final and it's just a reality that there won't be any more contact for a few weeks.. BUT stay strong! I held on to waiting for the package, and now holding on to getting the form letter so we can write her, and next will be holding on to the first phone call. Try to look ahead only to the next part not all the way to graduation.. it will drive you crazy to look at 8 weeks as a whole. Trust me I am still struggling but I keep remembering what everyone keep saying "No news is good news"... And another thing I have learned that helps... start writing now and everyday- daily stuff going on there as if your child was there ;) </p> HI Caroline- That would be g…tag:navyformoms.ning.com,2015-02-11:1971797:Comment:89391552015-02-11T13:47:21.731Ztori'smomhttps://navyformoms.ning.com/profile/2424tm
<p>HI Caroline- That would be great if the girls have met! :) I love the tip about making a question sheet.. what a great way to find out things and a fun way for her to do it. I love it!!!!!! Thanks for sharing :)</p>
<p>HI Caroline- That would be great if the girls have met! :) I love the tip about making a question sheet.. what a great way to find out things and a fun way for her to do it. I love it!!!!!! Thanks for sharing :)</p> proudnavymom03- I feel your s…tag:navyformoms.ning.com,2015-02-11:1971797:Comment:89392392015-02-11T13:45:00.708Ztori'smomhttps://navyformoms.ning.com/profile/2424tm
<p>proudnavymom03- I feel your sadness and yes even with feeling so proud, it does feel like we lost something.. .we lost those little ones- they are now growing up and out defining themselves. Hardest thing for a mom to do is to let her child free into the world. But we can be confident that we have raised them to be wonderful and to have the needed strength to do what they desire and love. Stay strong. Week one was incredibly hard but now I am in week two and anxiously awaiting that form…</p>
<p>proudnavymom03- I feel your sadness and yes even with feeling so proud, it does feel like we lost something.. .we lost those little ones- they are now growing up and out defining themselves. Hardest thing for a mom to do is to let her child free into the world. But we can be confident that we have raised them to be wonderful and to have the needed strength to do what they desire and love. Stay strong. Week one was incredibly hard but now I am in week two and anxiously awaiting that form letter to start writing.. I now feel like a little child waiting for santa to bring me my most desired present-- an ADDRESS!! :) Keep coming to this site, it has been a life saver for me. </p> I feel so lost, my son calls…tag:navyformoms.ning.com,2015-02-10:1971797:Comment:89388072015-02-10T23:46:46.639Zproudnavymom03https://navyformoms.ning.com/profile/03030303
<p>I feel so lost, my son calls me almost everyday from work and just says, I just called to say I love you and see how your day was going. I cannot even describe how much I will miss those calls.</p>
<p>I feel so lost, my son calls me almost everyday from work and just says, I just called to say I love you and see how your day was going. I cannot even describe how much I will miss those calls.</p> Hello! I bet our girls meet!…tag:navyformoms.ning.com,2015-02-10:1971797:Comment:89385232015-02-10T23:36:32.663ZCarolinehttps://navyformoms.ning.com/profile/Caroline49
Hello! I bet our girls meet! My daughter left on Tuesday also. My son went through boot camp in July so I've learned a bit. One tip is to make up a question sheet and have her fill it out and mail it back.
Hello! I bet our girls meet! My daughter left on Tuesday also. My son went through boot camp in July so I've learned a bit. One tip is to make up a question sheet and have her fill it out and mail it back.