Unprepared - Navy For Moms2024-03-29T14:02:06Zhttps://navyformoms.ning.com/forum/topics/unprepared?feed=yes&xn_auth=noI was a basket case...been tw…tag:navyformoms.ning.com,2015-09-29:1971797:Comment:92151532015-09-29T03:14:45.696ZMissmyLVboyhttps://navyformoms.ning.com/profile/MerrianneWhipple
I was a basket case...been two years now and the journey has been amazing...hang in there!
I was a basket case...been two years now and the journey has been amazing...hang in there! Hello,
We all go through th…tag:navyformoms.ning.com,2015-09-29:1971797:Comment:92151492015-09-29T03:03:01.625ZLisa Louhttps://navyformoms.ning.com/profile/myselfanddi
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<p> We all go through this. Take baby steps and read and use this site .It helps a lot. And remember no news is good news. The first thing is the call that I am here and safe I will send a box with my personal things. I will send a letter with my address and other information. I will call in 3 weeks love you. That's one of the hardest call you will get. Remember to start writing ,write every day so when you get the address you can send them out.the letter s help them a…</p>
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<p> We all go through this. Take baby steps and read and use this site .It helps a lot. And remember no news is good news. The first thing is the call that I am here and safe I will send a box with my personal things. I will send a letter with my address and other information. I will call in 3 weeks love you. That's one of the hardest call you will get. Remember to start writing ,write every day so when you get the address you can send them out.the letter s help them a lot.</p>
<p></p> I have all the same feelings…tag:navyformoms.ning.com,2015-09-29:1971797:Comment:92150372015-09-29T01:33:20.946ZDebhttps://navyformoms.ning.com/profile/Deb926
<p>I have all the same feelings as you. I cry over everything and feel so lost. I havnt heard anything from my daughter an don't know what to expect. I don't have a address, division info or rcvd anything in the mail. I was wondering if other parents felt depressed when their child left. </p>
<p>I have all the same feelings as you. I cry over everything and feel so lost. I havnt heard anything from my daughter an don't know what to expect. I don't have a address, division info or rcvd anything in the mail. I was wondering if other parents felt depressed when their child left. </p> Thank you! I see the good ti…tag:navyformoms.ning.com,2015-09-13:1971797:Comment:92000772015-09-13T01:45:59.806ZTinamarie105https://navyformoms.ning.com/profile/Tinamarie105
<p>Thank you! I see the good times and the sad times. I am so proud of his decision, I am just trying to get over being the mom that wants her son home again, or even hear his voice in a conversation long enough to tell how he is feeling. I think he will do well and wasn't nervous at all. It is just the routing with him that I miss.</p>
<p>Thank you! I see the good times and the sad times. I am so proud of his decision, I am just trying to get over being the mom that wants her son home again, or even hear his voice in a conversation long enough to tell how he is feeling. I think he will do well and wasn't nervous at all. It is just the routing with him that I miss.</p> I would say every Navy mom ha…tag:navyformoms.ning.com,2015-09-12:1971797:Comment:92003062015-09-12T22:59:12.131Ztmpnkc68https://navyformoms.ning.com/profile/tmpnkc68
<p>I would say every Navy mom has experienced these feeling, but I know for certain I have. My daughter left Aug 13th. In just a few weeks, although I still miss her, the anxiety has eased. My job duties now, as her mother, are not over, just changed. I write as much as I can, read up on as much Navy and RTC information as I can in order to pass that info along to her, in hopes that the knowledge will make her journey a bit easier. Also, a lot of time planning for the trip to PIR. Reminding her…</p>
<p>I would say every Navy mom has experienced these feeling, but I know for certain I have. My daughter left Aug 13th. In just a few weeks, although I still miss her, the anxiety has eased. My job duties now, as her mother, are not over, just changed. I write as much as I can, read up on as much Navy and RTC information as I can in order to pass that info along to her, in hopes that the knowledge will make her journey a bit easier. Also, a lot of time planning for the trip to PIR. Reminding her to think about the things she wants me to bring her at PIR. etc, etc. The more I read, the more I learn, and for me that has helped. Also, I have been getting letters, and she has been allowed to make two phone calls thus far. Each call and letter, I feel a little more reassured, even though it can make me miss her a little more after each one. When I read them, and talk to her though.....I know she is gaining an invaluable life experience, that is going to give her a huge step up into adulthood!! Go ahead and cry and don't be afraid to tell the whole world you miss him if it helps you feel better. Soon enough all of that anxiety will be replaced with pride beyond imagining!!</p> Thank you! I just never thoug…tag:navyformoms.ning.com,2015-09-11:1971797:Comment:91977352015-09-11T15:45:29.987ZTinamarie105https://navyformoms.ning.com/profile/Tinamarie105
<p>Thank you! I just never thought it would be this hard. Yesterday was better than the day before. Today I think I took a step back.</p>
<p>Thank you! I just never thought it would be this hard. Yesterday was better than the day before. Today I think I took a step back.</p> Oh my gosh!!! You hit everyth…tag:navyformoms.ning.com,2015-09-10:1971797:Comment:91967292015-09-10T18:00:12.068ZTinamarie105https://navyformoms.ning.com/profile/Tinamarie105
<p>Oh my gosh!!! You hit everything right on! My son has only been gone since Tuesday and a big part of me is with him. Today is better than yesterday, but still have those random moments. Can't even go into his room yet and I have piles of laundry to fold, but don't want to see his yet. What do I do with his stuff, pack it up or leave it there?</p>
<p>Oh my gosh!!! You hit everything right on! My son has only been gone since Tuesday and a big part of me is with him. Today is better than yesterday, but still have those random moments. Can't even go into his room yet and I have piles of laundry to fold, but don't want to see his yet. What do I do with his stuff, pack it up or leave it there?</p> Thank you I will go check it…tag:navyformoms.ning.com,2015-09-10:1971797:Comment:91960792015-09-10T12:59:28.032ZTheRocksmomhttps://navyformoms.ning.com/profile/Rocksmom370
<p>Thank you I will go check it out</p>
<p>Thank you I will go check it out</p> Thank you for your words of e…tag:navyformoms.ning.com,2015-09-10:1971797:Comment:91963322015-09-10T12:58:29.599ZTheRocksmomhttps://navyformoms.ning.com/profile/Rocksmom370
<p>Thank you for your words of encouragement. I did get call llate last night veery short saying he got there and in 2 to 3 weeks and would have contact information, I told him hiow much I loved him and that I was so proud of him. Christopher is the youngest. Of 2 sos he has always been the type of kid where everyone would come to for advice.including me at times. He is the strength and glue that holds our family together even at the age of 18, he is honest and conducts himself with integrity…</p>
<p>Thank you for your words of encouragement. I did get call llate last night veery short saying he got there and in 2 to 3 weeks and would have contact information, I told him hiow much I loved him and that I was so proud of him. Christopher is the youngest. Of 2 sos he has always been the type of kid where everyone would come to for advice.including me at times. He is the strength and glue that holds our family together even at the age of 18, he is honest and conducts himself with integrity which will serve him well. This is what I will cling too. I was not prepared for all the emotional feelings I am having, I sob like a uñcontrolab!e child, I am so glad for this site, I will be spending ALOT of time here. Thank you everyone , and a special thanks to you MA2009 xo</p> Talked to my son when he got…tag:navyformoms.ning.com,2015-09-10:1971797:Comment:91962622015-09-10T11:49:18.569Zjenn72675https://navyformoms.ning.com/profile/jenn72675
<p><span>Talked to my son when he got to hotel in Nashville. He will fly to Great Lakes tomorrow. Luckily he met someone at hotel that ships with his and also has the same rating so they will be in Pensacola at the same time as well. We actually said goodbye 3 times today..... Recruiters forgot he was shipping so they had to find a ride for him. Then once that happened I had to come home and get his glasses and take them back to him. He sounded good and that made talking to him…</span></p>
<p><span>Talked to my son when he got to hotel in Nashville. He will fly to Great Lakes tomorrow. Luckily he met someone at hotel that ships with his and also has the same rating so they will be in Pensacola at the same time as well. We actually said goodbye 3 times today..... Recruiters forgot he was shipping so they had to find a ride for him. Then once that happened I had to come home and get his glasses and take them back to him. He sounded good and that made talking to him easier.</span></p>