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PIR 1/28/2011. Divisions 53-58, 910

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For everyone with a Recruit that has a PIR 1/28/2011 date! For Divisions 53-58, 910

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Comment by Lynne on December 10, 2010 at 2:15pm: I agree with jessica...I practiced (don't laugh) what I was going to say until I could do it without crying...my son's best friend was my guinea pig and then I had heard a rumor they were getting "the" call and had him here as a surprise to say hi. I thought I would give up 5 minutes of my 15 minute call and I threatened his buddy...not one second over...but he ended up getting 45 minutes...lol. Anyway...when the call came I had practiced so much on Brandon that he said the first few sentences right with me...lol...but it got me through and I didn't cry and my son was very emotional and very nervous. His RDC did not make that first call easy. There was a lot of yelling in the background and my son kept checking to insure he wasn't in trouble...so he was edgy. Make a list of things you want to know.

1) Are you keeping warm even outside?

2) Have you had to bird watch? (this will make them laugh)

3) What is your job?

4) How is your rack mate?

5) Have you thought of anything you want me to bring to PIR?

6) Do you know how proud I am of you?

Keep the conversation upbeat and encouraging and try not to focus on how much you miss them or how lonely you are or how much you are crying. They may express sadness about the holidays and make sure you tell them it is just a day and that you can celebrate it at PIR or perhaps tell them to look for a virtual gift or something...try not commiserate with them...lift them up...Okay getting off my soapbox now...

Comment by Kathy Ship 11 Div 057 on December 10, 2010 at 2:15pm: I loved that card as soon as I saw it. The card is by Blue Mountain Arts, and I bought it at Walgreens.

So we are going w/ the 4x6 manila envelopes stuffed to the max w/ about 12-15 cards addressed as any SR????

Comment by Lynne on December 10, 2010 at 2:07pm: Penny...first very well said...and second...too funny for words...I just sent that to my sailor...lol...oh oh hope he doesn't get any ideas...lol

Okay Lala and Kathy...this will make you feel warmer I promise...I just had this discussion with one of my friends...I actually grew up in the great COLD state of ND....where this weekend the wind chills are supposed to hit 40 to 50 below zero...yes its true..they will be freezing their collective ummmm....well....okay noses off...along with all the snow this week that will be hard as rock to go with it...so really as cold as it might seem where we are in fl, nc, and here in ky...it is relatively balmy so to speak...lol

Kathy...I sure would like to know where you got that card...

Well I would try and get 2 or 3 of you to send 25 to 30 cards each rather than one person sending all of them. I really don't think that the RDCs will have a problem with the larger manilla envelopes for this purpose but you know me better safe than sorry Lynne...on the other hand...sending them all individually to your recruit would bring a lot of attention to him or her and I wouldn't do that either...now I am a stuffer...but I could get about 12 to 15 cards in a 4X6 manilla envelope...so I sent my part in 2 batches...lol

Comment by Penny_Nuke_MM2_NimitzNuke on December 10, 2010 at 1:42pm: Life aboard a US Navy Vessel - http://www.swordsmen.org/navylife.htm

Copy and paste into your URL - it is hilarious!

Comment by Penny_Nuke_MM2_NimitzNuke on December 10, 2010 at 1:28pm: Hi ladies, saw this on another N4Ms site and thought it worth sharing here:

December, a time in our country when so many things are taking place that touch our hearts very deeply.

This is not a message of 'religion', nor is it a message of 'politics'. It is a message of comfort and care for one another. Often in our busy lives we forget to reach out to our sisters who are facing so many things. We work quickly on supporting our veterans, getting the cards out, mailing as many packages to the troops as we can ~ such incredibly important tasks!! For they too are often alone and waiting.

But I would like to just take this moment to ask each of you to remember your military sisters. There is something that was written in a music book that we shared at the church last week. It went like this: " America has always been the land of the free and the home of the brave. Throughout our history, we have found our heroes in the most unexpected places. Ordinary men and women, answering the call for a cause greater than themselves. But even as we honor our soldiers for battles fought and won on distant shores, we must not forget the sacrifice of those who wait behind. Families torn apart, holidays spent alone and moments missed they cannot get back again. As a nation counts the cost, a family counts the days. As a nation waits for peace, a family waits for their hero."

May we gently reach out, remembering the emptiness some of our sisters are facing at this time. Even for those who's loved ones have returned home ~ sometimes things are very different. Sometimes there are no words to explain what the emptiness is. May we gently reach out, may we generously share time, may we graciously offer continued prayers for comfort and care.

May we - each one - take time to encourage each other here on N4Ms. We are a very special group of women here and we have an even more special group of sons and daughters going through boot camp over the holidays. Yes, we will be lonely, discouraged, and even disheartened at times, but let's not forget to reach out to others, our sisters, here.

Comment by Kathy Ship 11 Div 057 on December 10, 2010 at 12:30pm: Believe it or not, we are going to have the coldest temps here in florida since the 1980's!!!

I work for the electric company, and all I can think of..heat is 2-3 times as much to use as air....YOWSA!

Comment by Lala Ribbon Queen PIR Ribbons on December 10, 2010 at 11:53am: Good Morning everyone- I hope you all are doing well. Maybe you all will get calls this weekend or during this next week. I sure hope so. Is everyone else as cold as me? I cannot seem to get warm at all. I keep my furnace on 68 and I freeze. We are supposed to get snow Sunday and Monday here in NC. It is not even Christmas yet and I am ready for spring!!!!! lol

Comment by Kathy Ship 11 Div 057 on December 10, 2010 at 11:46am: Ladies...saw this card, and wanted to share what it says, front: Son, you're in your mother's heart this Christmas inside: The milestones along our journey as mother and son are sweetly marked in my mind. Nursery rhymes and fairy tales feel moments away when I reflect on the little boy who tackled each day with determination and enthusiasm.

You have carried your curiosity and joy of learning with you as you took each step from childhood into the adult world, and that determination and enthusiasm have become a special part of you.

You have grown into a young man whos insight, compassion and thoughtfulness reflect in everything you do. They touch everyone who is fortunate enough to know you.

Though the years, our lives change- we grow, learn and expand. But one thing remains the same in this mother's soul: the little boy who stole my heart the day he was born is the man who makes me beam with pride today.

BE PROUD MOMS!!! LOOK AT THE CHILDREN WE HAVE RAISED!

Comment by JDMK-NavyMom on December 10, 2010 at 11:19am: LOL...Yeah Denise two things for me to add to the worry list...Don't cry when he calls and write him a quick note saying "work extra hard at PT, pass those PFAs." Thanks JessicaB and Lynne for all the insight it makes this experience easier. I appreciate your support and guidance through this.

Comment by Denise on December 10, 2010 at 10:57am: LOL...something new to worry about...trying not to cry when he calls! I got teary just reading your post about it JessicaB!