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Comment by CJ's Mom on February 5, 2011 at 8:31pm

Well dinner went well and my girl is growing up so fast. We talked about possible PIR dates as being around April 8 or 15th. Chicago will be pretty at that time of year. We also have started the wedding plans. They went over to the church today and settled on that is where they would like the wedding to be. So Now I have one son in the Navy a little sister whose boyfriend is in and a wedding to plan. Whew I am tired.

Brittany signed up for a Navy4moms - she will sign in as TK's Lily. So she will join our group and the PIR group.

Comment by Betsy, mom of Stennis sailor on February 5, 2011 at 7:59pm

Elizabeth, I don't know what going on with their payroll, but I'm really glad that A doesn't have any bills or he wouldn't have been able to pay them this week for sure.  He's supposed to find out on Monday what the deal is.  I'm going to ask my daughter's bf in the meantime what all the abbreviations are on his statement.  

Lori, that's so crazy about the 100 days.  ((hugs))  

Penny, I will keep your friend's bf in my prayers.  Keep us updated on his journey.  Is she joining Navy4moms?  If so, let me know which PIR date he gets, because I help in those groups now.  

Cindy, it was a pretty generic book and that was disappointing.  I guess since they have so many graduations every month, it would be too hard to personalize the entire book.  :(  

Comment by ElizabethC on February 5, 2011 at 7:33pm

Hi everyone :0)
-Lori that is really freaky on the days for your boys. You had asked about the packing party...another N4M in my area found the information and asked me if I wanted to go I believe she found out about it through N4Ms under events. Molly's Adopt a Sailor program has a website I found her story to be awesome as to how she started, I'm not sure what group/ship we are packing for I just know if it will put a smile on the face of a sailor or soldier I'm all in :0) they also have sewing parties to make pillowcases which is right up my alley. I will give you all more info next weekend (I'll even see if I can sneak a picture or 2)

Does anyone know why the reduction was made in the pay deposits I've heard several reasons (bootcamp expenses, housing allowances, meal plans) I'm not sure which one was correct...

-Rose that is awful about the boy and the money from his bank account. I sure hope they found out who did that and you are right just because they are there doesn't necessarily make them good people.

Comment by CJ's Mom on February 5, 2011 at 12:03pm

@Lori congrats on Drew... I worried CJ wanted to go Army so glad he didn't but I think he wants to change now. Yeah it is freaky about the days. Cool but freaky.

 

@Betsy glad you have water!!!

 

@Susan so glad you trip was good and you got to see D.

 

@Priscilla can't wait to hear about your new addition to the family!

 

I haven't been here all week. Too busy at work to check in and by night fall too tired. No news from CJ. I guess that means he is either okay or too busy to talk to me. Last call was when they were closing the base because of weather.

 

Monday I send my Mentee's boyfriend off to Basic. He is going Navy as well. So we are doing dinner tonight and the swearing in on Monday. We are excited to see him off. He has qualified for Navy Seals.

Yesterday we saw a high of about 32 here. People we going with out coats. Temps to drop again below zero today.. I am ready for warmer temps. have a great weekend.

Comment by Lori_KingsBay_USSRI_Radio on February 5, 2011 at 10:46am

Kind of an interesting tid bit - as of yesterday, A had been gone 100 days and Drew has 100 days until he ships.  Freaky heh?

Comment by Cindy in Snowy MN on February 5, 2011 at 9:56am

Congratulations to Drew, (as I swallow hard)! My hats off to these boys that stand up and volunteer to serve our Country! HUGS Lori!!! I have tears too!!! I think the same way you do...Army scares me more too...We will be here step by step with ya girl, no worries on that part!!

 

@Wendi...E said his check was the same way...almost $400 short! And I believe it is only if they are in overseas fighting in Iraq or Afghanistan that no taxes are taken out then.

 

@Pricilla Yes they have to go online to print a form...E said he went online and printed the form needed that showed his earnings from the Navy up to the end of the year to do Taxes, hew as meeting with a person to have his taxes done yesterday provided by the Navy free of charge. I am not sure what site it is, but there is help on base (P-cola anyway) for all tax questions...he said they are very helpful.

 

@Anita...I thought the same thing about the Keel, was kind of lame! The center photo has a overhead shot of someone's PIR of all the Divisions...but its not 12/17's because all the guys are dressed in their Dress Whites?? Now, don't know about you, but I would think they would at least put a picture of the guys that are graduating on that day in the middle of the book...that's just me! But a nice memento to have nonetheless. 

 

@Betsy...glad the water is back on! I Got A's card off to him, hope it reaches him in time!

 

Have a great Week-end everyone!

Comment by Betsy, mom of Stennis sailor on February 5, 2011 at 2:42am

Rose, that's awful about that sailor.  :(  I just got A's info for his payroll acct from him and I'm going to check his everyday.  Glad to hear that your son got his box. lol   

Lori, You should also start a blog about your boys.  I bet it would be pretty interesting.  

Comment by Lori_KingsBay_USSRI_Radio on February 5, 2011 at 12:50am

Correction; Drew starts at Fort Jackson in South Carolina!  Then does AIT at Fort Lee in Virgina - I'm going to have to keep a log with 2 son's in different military branches!

Comment by Rose7..Norfolk on February 4, 2011 at 11:16pm

Update.......If you ever wonder what happen with the package I send my son with out his name.....They did have the common sense of putting my last name with his.  Yupi!!!!!  It was all his clothes, shoes and some goodies.  I start putting together package number 3 or may be I will hold it, after all (God first) ............I will see him in 5 more weeks, YAY!!!!!!!

Comment by Rose7..Norfolk on February 4, 2011 at 11:03pm

Lori...congratulations to you and Drew!  Wao, two different directions.  Praying for you for strenght, everything is going to be ok. ☺

 

Betsy.....Yupi for water!!!

 

Priscilla.....every thing is going to be ok, praying for you. You bring memories of when I have Jo, my first one.  Enjoy each day,every cry, every little moment, have a blast!!  Do not wish like I remember I did "I wish that he already walk or this and that", now look him, on the Navy gosh they grow so quick!!!! Love you Jo!!! 

 

Ladies....I just read something that happen to another kid. His info was stole and he end with $0 and the bank is investigating.  I quick send a text to my Jo and let him know to not trust NOBODY and to check his account daily and what to do to check his account.  Keep surprising me like I always said to my son "Not because they here they are good"  sound horrible but is true and they need to be concious about it.  JUst reming your sailor, even if they say that wonderful word that they love "I know" and they don't really know.

 

TGIF!!!!!  Have a wonderful night!!!!!

 

 

 

 

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