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Comment by chriscwick on November 26, 2013 at 9:37pm

Welcome to the new Moms! My MA son also was fast tracked to the sandbox. Joined in Feb. 2010 & in the sand by Father's Day! It is an abrupt change for everyone. Our sailors have the excitement of new adventures on their side. We have a shipping box from BC, no feet thundering through the house & an empty room full of dear memories. I couldn't have gotten through these almost four years without the N4Ms site & this group. Ask questions, share info, vent, cry, moan & rant. We've been where you are or will be there. Lean on these ladies, we are all sea sisters. Also, are trained professionals of the "Bahrain NAVY Mom Happy Dance Boogie", reserved for happy happenings. Limber up your happy feet, freshen your waterproof mascara & embrace the journey. You have company.

Comment by sacsocmom on November 26, 2013 at 12:08pm

My daughter will go to Bahrain in Jan, not sure of date yet, still in school in Texas until Dec 19, so I pray she gets to come home before she go's. But I do have a nephew there since Nov 2 . We talk to him on facebook daily. He emails his mom also daily and Skype's with use.They can buy throwaway phones to use also once they get there. I called Verizon and they say they also work over there, so I am going to check that out a little more because we use them. I know texting would be free with our plan. hope this helps

Comment by jakesmom on November 26, 2013 at 11:15am

Just joined this website. My son will be going to Bahrain THIS Saturday. He has been in Navy less than a year and we are slowly adapting to the fact that he will be traveling! He is excited to go but I cannot shake the sadness. Trying to keep in mind that he is heading for the adventure of a lifetime... we haven't used skype or facetime yet (is that the same thing?) but are planning on it. Not sure of phone use either.  He loves to call home and talk for 2 hours!! He WAS a homebody! anyway, any comments will be much appreciated...

Comment by Odi_Ship09_Div140 on November 21, 2013 at 3:06pm

Lovemy seabee - my sailor is happy with his job over there and would chose it again. It is hard when they are gone and I am physically not up to traveling right now, so skype and phone work well for us

Comment by Lovemyseabee on November 20, 2013 at 10:51am

Thank you all for the replies! I find some days are easier than others. I just miss him tremendously!! Does your child/spouse like it in Bahrain?

Comment by aileen3mc on November 19, 2013 at 11:57pm

my son is over in Bahrain, and I have to say sometimes it's easy and sometimes its hard. I thank is hardest when we don't hear from him for a long time.  He seems to be feeling a little homesick now that the holidays are rounding on   us. We will get through this and so will you. I think the trick to all of this is to remember this is only  for a short time. Please know  that you are not alone and  I'll  be thinking of you. :-) 

Comment by Nancy Cooper's Mom on November 19, 2013 at 10:39pm

Hello Lovemyseabee, I am a Mom of an MA in Bahrain. He will be leaving Bahrain in March to a new base-let's say "Elsewhere"------must check if that is confidential? That being said, read the instructions of the Web-site. I did not, and found there were some things to withhold as to info. My Son has so enjoyed his stay in Bahrain. All the groups of Sailors he has worked with- in many different capacities have been wonderful. As of now, this is a great base and even with some Global "Blips" it has remained so, in the 2 plus years my son has been there. This is not an easy base to get to- but is an area worth going to if you wish. (travel to Dubia while there-just a Hop and a skip). Your Husband will be well tended to by his Peers. The training is phenomenal. As ChrisyDVM said-join other groups as well- you are sure to meet up with someone in a similar circumstance. I would think this group is a good resource for quick responses, Moms hovering.... Do not be an Emotional Wreck. My son the youngest of our children- very attached to us did great. He was not yet 20 when he arrived. The more mature Saliors do very well. Make some travel plans. Do some volunteer work to feel you are supporting the Troops. Easy stuff- get friends and family or church or a local school to send Christmas notes or little care boxes... Plan a few things like this duri g his Deploy and poof- time is up. He will be home. Heart ache can be a jump off to growing pains. He will meet a strong and happy proud Navy wife upon his return. Tick tock... That old saying "Time passes whether you are having fun or not" is too true. Try to rely on friends and family. And serve somewhere in the simplest way. It will help. I promise. (I can't scroll up for spell check or typo's- hope this is correct?!) my Best to you, be well. Thank you for your families service and sacrifice to our Nation!

Comment by ChrisyDVM(Chris'sMom) on November 19, 2013 at 10:07pm

Lovemyseabee, Welcome! My son is stationed in Bahrain and assigned to the USS Thunderbolt. I would encourage you to join several groups on here; it's a great to get info and feel connected!

Comment by Lovemyseabee on November 19, 2013 at 8:45pm

Hello All! Just to start out, I am not a Navy mom, I am married to a Navy Seabee that is currently in Bahrain. This is all new to me...he has been Navy for 16 years but we have only been married for a year and a half and this is my first IA with him. I am an emotional wreck most of the time. He has been gone for only 2 months and feel as though it has been centuries. So, I just want to connect with others that have family in Bahrain. 

Comment by sonjal (SHIP 02 DIV 921) on November 16, 2013 at 2:19pm

Does anyone have a sailor living at the ISA airbase? My daughter is being deployed Dec. 1st. I am curious as to what the living quarters are like.

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