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Comment by Vee, Michael's Proud Grandmother on July 18, 2009 at 12:46pm

I WISH YOU ALL A GREAT ONE!!!!

Wow, some wonderful wisdom below on marriage....Anti M - my first was jeans in Gardnerville, NV, at a very young age.....way too young! Looking back, I would have done things much differently. I can't complain because I have 3 great kids from that marriage.

Dori - you've seen the Navy life from the inside out and know what it is like.

Tina - keep the faith that it will all work out just the way it is supposed to. I am sure you can help them through the rough spots.

Gary T - glad you enjoyed the "Dan" concert. How was the movie? You sure put in a long day for an "old guy." lol lol lol Nick is sure getting involved at GL...B/Z to him. Helps make the hold time go faster. Have a safe trip returning Nick tomorrow.

Theresa - have fun tomorrow at the baby shower and have a safe flight home...

Comment by Anti M on July 18, 2009 at 12:18pm

Congratulations!

Comment by Anti M on July 18, 2009 at 11:34am

I think many young people get hung up on "planning the wedding" when what needs to happen is "get married and have the party later." That "perfect day" may end up as ten minutes with a JP and a nice dinner after. If it works, it works.

But I never played wedding day with my Barbies, so maybe the jeans in Vegas wedding was just right for me anyway. married 22 years now. No, we never did get around to the big party, but we did go to Hawaii for a (very) belated honeymoon.

Much depends on whether or not all the families are in the same state or not!

Comment by DC - G'mother of My Fav Sailor on July 18, 2009 at 10:53am

Myspace Saturday Graphics If one has not grown up in Navy family, it is hard to realize what life really will be like as a Navy spouse. My brother in law retired from the Navy after 20 years and my sister once figured that he was gone half that time. My sister in law once commented to me that there would be a crisis at home. She would write my brother for advice but by the time she got an answer, the crisis was over and forgotten.

It takes work to grow together over the course of a Naval career. This is not unique to the Navy but true for any service that requires frequent/extended separations. A classmate of mine in grad school flew big cargo planes for the Air Force. This required him to be gone two weeks here and two weeks there. He said when he returned, he and his wife had another honeymoon. This worked until his assignment changed and he was not off frequently. He and his wife looked at each other and wondered, "Who ae you?" Each had grown over the years but in different directions.

Comment by Ruth, Gun's Mom on July 18, 2009 at 12:51am

Tina, married sailors go overseas all the time. It really was smart that he didn't get married before boot. As my son was told, if the Navy wanted you to have a wife, you'd have been issued one! He did get married after boot, but he was deployed after many times of going out on the ship for one week, two weeks, a month of exercises many times in a year. Now he's divorced--his wife didn't realize what it meant to be a Navy wife. I really don't mean to be negative because there are some wonderful Navy marriages, but it's reality that it takes special people to make it work.

Comment by Vee, Michael's Proud Grandmother on July 17, 2009 at 10:46pm

Theresa - you and I were just talking about "orders"...read Anti M's post below. I thought they show up toward the end of school. So, be sure to let me know what you find out next week.

Melanie, it was so good to meet you by phone this evening. You take care and have a great weekend. Such good news about DJ getting S.D.

Night all....

Comment by Anti M on July 17, 2009 at 9:25pm

E-3 and below cannot take their families overseas in most cases. Doesn't mean overseas orders can't happen, they do.

Orders show up toward the end of school. Like RIGHT at the end, and are in the pipeline weeks beforehand. Our class got orders the day after the last day of class. Waiting until they graduate to marry? Perhaps not a wise idea. I wouldn't marry just to be on the orders, but if you are sure you're marrying anyway, sooner is better than later. He should ask for advice on how it is going currently.

Comment by Vee, Michael's Proud Grandmother on July 17, 2009 at 8:55pm

Hoppi - you are reading our minds again....I'm still keeping my fingers crossed..

Hi Rachel - and WELCOME. You will love it on here and get your questions answered. First of all and I don't mean to be an alarmist, but your sailor MUST get permission to marry so he won't get in trouble. What to expect? Expect for him to face some "hold" time inbetween the different phases of his training at GL. Up above in the forum, you might find some good information until Will and/or Hoppi come onboard and help you more.

Judyann - Big WELCOME to you, too! I think your son will expect some "hold" time after his PIR and before he starts school. I do not know how the dental work is handled, but Hoppi or Will can help you on that one.

Comment by Vee, Michael's Proud Grandmother on July 17, 2009 at 4:44pm

Tina - another agreement here...make sure he has permission to get married so he won't get in trouble.

Kelly10-17-07 - What is your bf going to be in the Navy...his rate??? Your answer will help us to answer your question as to what to expect. What stage is your bf in now? When did he join?

Sweetheart26 - I am not familiar with A School for HT at GL, but you can be sure someone will be able to answer your question shortly. Welcome to our group. Did you see the HT group that has been established?

Comment by Ruth, Gun's Mom on July 17, 2009 at 2:36pm

Make sure he's got permission to get married!

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