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Comment by Betsy, mom of Stennis sailor on January 2, 2011 at 4:14pm

Lori, oh no about the shoes.   :(  You should ask A to take a picture after the haircut. I would love to see it.  Great idea.

Comment by Lori_KingsBay_USSRI_Radio on January 2, 2011 at 3:36pm

Penny - what a nice message you heard at church today; thanks for sharing.  It gives me something to think about.  I love your perspective today!  Good luck to CJ in getting a permanent room assignment.  Sounds like he has found a good girl (like that she tells him to call his momma)!

 

I talked to A today - he bought new sweats (his from BC had shrunk and were ripped).  He shopped for new tennis shoes but didn't have his size so he has to wait - sure hope they don't have PT tomorrow!  He also went to get his haircut but the wait was 2 hours!  So he and his room mate bought clippers at the NEX to do their own hair.  Probably a smart move!

Comment by Betsy, mom of Stennis sailor on January 2, 2011 at 3:25pm

Wow, Penny.  that is pretty severe punishment.  I'm glad though.  I'm glad that you got to talk to Cj, I bet it was so wonderful to hear him.   ((hugs))  You have such wonderful faith, that it will keep you going through anything.

Comment by CJ's Mom on January 2, 2011 at 2:46pm

Well I am here today!! Cj called last night because his girlfriend said he needed to. It was nice to hear his voice. He is moving to a new barricks today - prcoessing and school starts tomorrow. He said they have had an interesting week going to the mall and playing games. HIs time away from the base will be differnt now that school starts.  He had watch on New Years Eve and it went well no craziness. He said something about a sailor getting stabbed in a bar recently. He didn't know much about it.  

 

Thanks for all your stories and information. This has been helpful. I went to church today and the message was a reminder to think on things above not get so caught up in the earthly. To think on what is true, noble, right, pure, lovely and admirable. We have a choice to think and to act. So today I am going to be more positive. And remember that this will past and I am going into a new chapter of my life just as my son has chosen to go into his own life.

 

Cindy - I talked with a Navy guy today and he said the guys who were given and underage probably will end up with some jail time, lose one rank, and for three months recieve half their pay. Man I wish that would happen in civilian life and maybe we would not have so much trouble with drinking.

Comment by Lori_KingsBay_USSRI_Radio on January 2, 2011 at 12:45pm

Penny - thanks for sharing your story - sigh, sob, sniff - a very nice story even though I can feel the sad emotion.  You were so close to my sailor!  What a blessing to live so close.  (Hugs)  That's really neat that your sailor's friend will now have his guitar!  Happy you've reconnected with your cousin - the wonders of Facebook :-)

 

Elizabeth - thinking of you!  Its nice to know our Sailors are at such a nice location.  The GPS part of Penny's story brought a smile to my face too - I can just hear the GPS voice saying recalculating and driving through tears :-( trying to get back on track! 

 

Penny - CJ is making you proud; I get the sadness though in realizing this is such a big change for us moms - I'm right there with you.  (hugs)

 

Nancy - trip to Groton - he will love to have you visit!  I'm can't wait to see the area!  Maybe we'll be there at the same time.

Comment by Betsy, mom of Stennis sailor on January 2, 2011 at 12:43pm

Penny, (Cj's mom) all we can do is take every day one day at a time.  ((hugs))  

Penny, (Groton) what a wonderful story.  ((hugs)) I'm so happy you were able to renew your relationship with your cousin.  

Elizabeth C. my son has already made friends with some of our Navy4Moms' sons in Pensacola.  I bet that happens with your son too.  It's really nice sharing them with each other's sailors.  

I'm going out today to help my youngest daughter celebrate her 20th birthday (Wow, where did that time go *tear?), so I may not be on here much today.  

Have wonderful Sunday my awesome friends!

Comment by ctownnavymom_Groton_SECF on January 2, 2011 at 10:18am

Good morning ladies...well today is a new day! The Lord works in mysterious ways...just as I was having one of those infamous melt downs last night...letting go of my son and feeling like all of you...he really has left home...well I got a Facebook friend request from a cousin who I haven't seen since I was about 12 and haven't talked to since I was in my teens! There she was just coming back into my life after all of these years. She loved seeing the pics of N and we talked about how he is following in the footsteps of our grandfather! I went to bed with a smile on my face! :)  We will get through this ladies...our lives will definitely be different, but life is about change...how blessed are we to have amazing children and we are sharing this next phase of their lives at a time when we can stay in contact with them through it all...I hear stories all the time about how in the past other military families only had sporadic snail mail to keep in touch...WE CAN DO THIS! :) Now I think I will go text my son and say good morning! haha! Parenting....the toughest job you'll ever love!

Comment by ElizabethC on January 2, 2011 at 12:31am

Penny - thank you for sharing the info about Groton, my son is headed that way on Monday, its nice to hear that the area is nice and people are friendly.  Its also nice that your son has friends that are already there I'm sure that made him feel more comfortable.  My heart broke for you when you said you watched him walk onto the base and stayed until you couldn't see him anymore..Hugs to you.  Oh and you crack me up about your GPS sounding annoyed with you :o)

 

Comment by CJ's Mom on January 1, 2011 at 11:44pm

My thought has been all week CJ will never come home. - The history in my family and the friends of my family when there is a marriage the young man always gravitates to the young ladies family. They usually have a closer relationship with her family. Cj is serious about the young lady he is dating and wants to marry her. (Of course I am jumping the gun - just can;t get rid of the thoughts) He will never be as close to me as he was the last four years and I have lost a huge part of my life.

I know he is happy and he likes the Navy so I am proud of him and realize I have to let go and let him be a man. I just miss his voice and his face.

Comment by Nancy on January 1, 2011 at 10:31pm

Penny-the thing is-HE didn't know you were crying, BUT he will always remember that you drove him to Groton with all of his stuff. and MAYBE when he is a parent, he will understand. THESE are the thoughts that are getting ME through this tough time. :-)

And, I am still going to be planning a trip whether IB wants me there or not (I think at some point he would like visitors) it is in a wonderful area that I would like to explore. 

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