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Comment by hikermom on January 31, 2011 at 11:43pm

Ours was so worried about being late, per his request we got him back at 7:00 each night. We were able to pick him up at 8:00 each morning - yea!

Comment by Deb (FC Mom) on January 31, 2011 at 11:33pm

910 had to have ours back to gate at 7

Comment by Penny_Nuke_MM2_NimitzNuke on January 31, 2011 at 11:31pm

Just curious if anybody here were blessed to have their sailors overnight or for the entire weekend at your hotel? Seems so far most had to return their sailors for an 8:00 curfew (7:30 at the gate).

Comment by joansj proudGSM mom on January 31, 2011 at 10:58pm

Hi everyone,

I made it home around 7 p.m. this evening. Had a wonderful weeken with my sailor. I am sorry I wasn't able to make it to the meet & greet but I did meet momof5 at the PIR. What a beautiful event that was. I am so proud of our Sailors.

I was happy to be able to have the entire weekend with my sailor, it was emotional taking him back on Sunday. He stay in GL for A school so we were surprised when we got to drive him back to his barracks and check out the campus. I also love that he now has a cell phone and can call. Like he called to see if we made it home safely.

I hope that although we are no longer bootcamp moms, dads & spouses that we can continue our friendship and support as our sailors venture off to their next journey. The love and support shone from each one of you was very welcomed and will always be appreciated.

 

Comment by Deb (FC Mom) on January 31, 2011 at 10:20pm

What an emotional washing machine of a weekend! Spent every possible minute with my son the sailor. My daughter & I had a sandwich with him at the NEX before sending him back to his ship last night then we drove home to northern Michigan. Made it in 6.5 hours (low flying plane) and arrived at 2:30 am. Having been up since 6 am it was an accomplishment but I was flying on the adrenalin of time with my sailor. Starting to wonder how long the spontaneous tears will last...I spoke with a lot of parents who were not a part of this site and believe even more that we are blessed as a group, to have made the connections & shared the information & support we did. Hooyah to us for graduating along with our sailors.

Comment by JDMK-NavyMom on January 31, 2011 at 9:29pm

Hello everyone,

We arrived home in SC about 5 pm today. We spread the trip home over two days, it made the drive a little easier.

 It was wonderful to finally meet all of the Navy for Moms (and dads) at the Meet and Greet Thursday evening. PIR was awesome and the time we spent with our sailor was amazing.  It was hard leaving him behind, but knowing that he should be in Goose Creek by Wednesday morning makes me feel better. I am now praying that his flight gets out of Chicago before the blizzard hits tomorrow afternoon.

Comment by Laura (SHIP07 DIV056) on January 31, 2011 at 6:48pm

Hello everyone I had the most wonderful time with my Sailor and yes I also had him for a  couple of hrs Fri and was with him at the airport on Sat best hrs of my life,just want to thank you all and GOD BLESS this wonderful NAVY SITE :)

 

Comment by Dana - Ship 11 / Div 361 on January 31, 2011 at 6:23pm

It was a wonderful time!  I truly enjoyed meeting the other families and the time I got to spend with my sailor, although it was WAY TOO Short!!!  It was hard returning him to the base, but he was ready and excited for the next part of his journey.  Good Luck to all of your sailors!

Comment by Penny_Nuke_MM2_NimitzNuke on January 31, 2011 at 3:09pm

Was it only me or was that the hardest good bye I've EVER had to face?  I have to agree with gvnavydad ... enough tears to sink a battleship.  I held it together most of the weekend and didn't let my sailor see me cry, but the very last hour of the very last day .... I was DONE!!!  The tears just wouldn't stop and I couldn't hold back any more.  I didn't want to say good bye; I didn't want to leave him there - that was my kid and I wanted to do what I do best .... take him by the hand and take him with me.  But that wasn't to be the case as he is now a US Navy Sailor and going on to even bigger and better things.  Bravo Zulu my son... (okay, more tears...gotta stop this!!)

Comment by SANDY ship07div056 on January 31, 2011 at 10:44am

What an amazing time!  We spent seven hours with our Sailor on Friday and sat with him at the airport on Saturday morning. There is no doubt in my mind he will do well.  I think he is actually looking forward to his future.  When my son marched by during the introduction of divisions, I can only say, every emotion, every ounce of love that I feel for him, gushed out!   I couldn't contain myself any longer.  I did rub his head and get a HUGE Donkey hug!  Wow!  I do love my Sailor! 

To all of you - again I say thank you! For your kindness and your friendship.  I truly would not have made it with out your support.

 

HOOYAH!!

 

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