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Comment by momkaw1513 on May 31, 2014 at 12:54pm

Hello everyone, I just wanted to share that my son finished his DPLT this week and he PASSED!!  I spoke with him the evening after his test and he was the lowest he has been in his year and a half in the Navy.  "Mom it was hard". 

Partly I want to share my good news.  Second, I want you to encourage your kids and be there for them.  There were a couple of very capable young people in his class that did not pass the test.  Remind them, they have to push ALL the way through.  Complacency in this program is not a friend.  I am so sad for those people because I know how capable they seemed to be and how much they give to their branches. 

The evening that my son called we had to have a "Come to Jesus talk".  THe DLI is not the end of life.  I reminded him that if this was not meant to be there were other great things ahead for him.  His dad went through sub school and got disqualified because he had wheezed once.  He ended up on the USS Missouri on its recommissioning.  Not a bad gig either. 

Our kids are here because they are capable and they will serve the Navy well in what ever capacity they are intended.  Good luck to all of you and I will miss not going to Monterey to visit again.  But I will be back. Love that place. 

Thanks to all of you expert moms and new moms. So thankful to have you all.  I will stick around on this page.  If you have any questions that i might be able to answer, please message me, I happy to give my 2 cents 

Comment by brismom on May 30, 2014 at 6:12pm

Well, we have been home from Monterey for a couple of days... Wow! What a great place!! We went to Carmel, Santa Cruz and Big Sur. Beautiful is all I can say. We stayed at the Army Lodge on base. It wasn't fancy, but it had everything we needed. And it was a good thing because my daughter had to attend a Memorial service on Fri morning(which we were able to attend) and she had a couple hours of duty on Sat. morning. So I was glad she was close to everything. I feel much better after seeing her in this environment and meeting some of her friends! It was a welcome distraction for her as well- gave her some distance from school and to remind her that there is still a world beyond the "gate"! lol And yes NYRican924, sending a car will not be a problem. I can't wait to plan the next trip!! Thanks to all of you for the support and help!

Comment by I'm Laurie the Sailor's Mom! on May 28, 2014 at 10:43am

MaryH, at this point, I sent a box of favorite clothes which were suitable for the temperate climate in Monterey. When they are finally allowed (after phasing up) to wear civilian clothes, favorite shorts, jeans, t-shirts, and a light (rain) jacket are a pleasure! (plus there is a sense of regaining their identity and individuality when they can wear their own clothes again.)

Comment by NYRican924 on May 21, 2014 at 9:07pm

Hi Brismom, I hope you received the information from your daughter regarding the vehicle. My son came home during their Christmas Block Holiday leave and we then drove our second vehicle from Texas all the way to Monterrey. It was a blast. The only thing he needed was a POA stating that I authorized him to keep and drive the car while stationed in Monterrey. Its great when they have cars because they get to take their buddies out and about the area.  Good luck to your daughter in her future endeavors.

Comment by Navy Blue Mom on May 19, 2014 at 12:09pm

When our son was at DLI (a yr+ ago) he was able to use a vehicle in my name, but with a letter signed by me that he had permission to use the vehicle.  Since we live in Fremont, CA it was perfect for him to come home on weekends, which he did frequently! There were some other forms he had to submit, (sorry, I don't know all the details) and had to show proof of insurance.  Hope this is some help.

Comment by brismom on May 19, 2014 at 7:05am

We are very excited for our visit! 2 more days! Can't wait to spend time with her. Would any of you know about the kids having a car? We were all set to send one of our cars out to her, but she told us that the car had to be in her name. Because we traded her old car to get a new one it is in my husbands name. Since it is being financed we cannot put it in her name. She is going to talked to her LPO today to find out exactly what is required. I thought maybe one of you might know.

Comment by I'm Laurie the Sailor's Mom! on May 16, 2014 at 1:30pm

Things really do change after DLI. At that stage, you really are just feeding them support and care; Lisa, you are right about not pressuring them for any responses. I can tell you that I now enjoy regular, 2-3 times a month, 2-3 hour conversations that almost seem like a visit. These might be preparing a meal and eating "together" on speakerphone, strolling the mall, taking a walk. It is very nice to have a thorough conversation and not just a quick check in, although at earlier stages I was so grateful for the short talks as well. Flexibility is key, all through Navy life.

Comment by brismom on April 30, 2014 at 12:40pm

Lisa you hit it right on spot! I am trying to be less needy of her texts and such. In fact I asked her on Sunday if I was bothersome at all by texting everyday and she said the more texts the better! But the emotional distance is hard to get used to...And you're right- it's all up to her. All we can do is support and be positive! (and send a box of goodies from time to time!)

Comment by Lisa (A-Mac's mom) on April 29, 2014 at 8:54am

brismom, I am glad to hear things seemed to have improved.  While I never sensed my son was depressed, I do know this school took a toll on him mentally and physically.  He was very distant emotionally (and physically of course) while he was there.  It was hard at first as a mother.  You're so excited to communicate again after bootcamp, and now they're too busy to communicate.  Grrr.  But at this point in their life it's not about us, right?  Continue to be upbeat and positive when you talk with her.  I think the most important thing we, as mothers, can do is not put ANY extra stress on our kids.  Don't make them feel guilty for not calling or texting.  Don't get upset if the don't answer your questions fully and in a timely fashion.  I am not saying any of you gals did this.  It's just a word of advice.

I read an article recently that the language my son speaks is one of the two hardest in the world to learn.  I knew what he had done was special.  But that really put it into perspective for me.  Not only was he learning and extremely hard language and expected to be fluent in it in two years, but he had all the other military responsibilities on top of it.  So just know, gals, that this is one of the hardest times of their lives.  I promise you you will get your son/daughter back when it's over.  I love you sea sisters.  Hang in there.

Comment by Lisa (A-Mac's mom) on April 29, 2014 at 8:49am

I could care less about golf, and I still enjoyed 17-mile drive immensely.  We spotted dozens of seals, walruses, lots of otter, and sea birds.  Take your time and get out at the overlooks.  You will be rewarded with view of some really spectacular wildlife sightings.

I found Cannery Row to be sort of a tacky tourist location.  I am sure in the day it was a great place to hang out.  Now it's full of t-shirt shops and tourist junk.  Big Sur was worth the drive.  I don't think you'll see much from the car, though.  We hiked about 10 miles.  It was beautiful.  The trail we took ended with the most awesome view of the ocean.  I don't think we had one bad meal the entire time we were there.  So finding great food shouldn't be a problem.  

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