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Comment by Brandi (Trey's Mom) on June 11, 2018 at 2:12pm

Don't be shy! We we're all new at one time. We are here for you and on FB. Lots of great groups. Search them out. You can comment or post when you feel comfortable.

My Sailor was in Sasebo too on the BHR. Is that your Sailor's ship? We can try to connect the two. My Sailor was 18 when he flew to the other side of world for 3 years. Just be ready to keep phone in hand and answer, especially after midnight because they are 14-15 hours time difference.

Comment by Stillmybaby on June 11, 2018 at 1:55pm

Thank you all! I’ve felt pretty alone in this. I’m very shy and don’t ever want to trouble others. Yeah, I know. I want to fix things myself.
It’s been really tough sharing things online.

Moving on. I do so appreciate your responses. I will be positive re his assignment. Of course there is a girl. She’ll be a junior this year and is in an advanced engineering program which we DO NOT want her to sacrifice. As a mom, it makes me sad because they are such a true couple. Long distance like that though, wow!

Sasebo is the place in Japan he will go to. Sounds like it’s on the outskirts, closer to Philippines. My first response when he told me was, “Awesome! Wow, what a great opportunity and adventure!” Inside of course I’m holding back tears.

I must note that, even as a 21 yr old, he still is in many ways a kid. I ask question. He doesn’t know. He has no idea. He’s a routine/structure guy. I’m sure it drives him nuts all the unknowns!

Thank you ladies, so much.
I will keep in touch with you Roberta for sure. It’s comforting to have an ally.

Comment by Brandi (Trey's Mom) on June 11, 2018 at 11:36am

For those in A school (or just out), my Sailor was probably your Sailors instructor. He's extremely knowledgeable in his field so your Sailors learned from one of the best.

Comment by librarianmom on June 11, 2018 at 11:06am

Good morning Stillmybaby, and everyone.  

I am not sure if this is helpful or not, but my son went through boot camp and A school last year.  During boot camp he was hospitalized and was then unable to complete his original rating.  He switched to DC.  He did feel like he was then doing something he didn't get to choose, and it was a hard adjustment. He made some good friends in A school and that helped a lot.  He also decided that everything happens for a reason.

Now he has been in Hawaii for 6 months and he is really enjoying the work and being out in the fleet.  He explores the island each weekend he isn't working.  I think for your son that might help as well, it's different when you are done with school.  Many of his friends went to Japan, and they all seem to be enjoying it.  

I will be thinking about your and your son!  The adjustment is hard, and it's hard to have them so far away!  Be positive, tell him he is on a big adventure.  How many young people get to go to Japan?  Hugs!  

Comment by Roberta on June 11, 2018 at 10:55am

Stillmybaby; my daughter also graduated 5/11/18 and is in GL as a Damage Controlman as well. She just got her orders for Yokosuka, Japan just last week. I'm feeling excited and nervous that she will be so far away. Shes been to Tokyo before in HS and is happy to go back. If youd like to stay in touch Im sure we can be a support for one another.

Comment by Stillmybaby on June 11, 2018 at 9:59am

Good morning, Because I didn’t see any recent comments on this particular board, I hesitated joining and commenting. But here I am, a first time military mom, feeling completely in the dark.
My FN is in A School in GL. He chose DC because it was one of only 2 jobs left by the time he got to see the career counselor at MEPS back in early 2018. His test scores were high yet that hasn’t seemed to gain him any ground or advancement.
He received his orders and will be going to Japan. Everything seems so random. And I now know that recruiters aren’t paid to give complete advice and thorough explanations. But just enough to hook a new recruit.
He is feeling lost and almost discarded. The “choices” he was supposed to have evaporated.
I would so appreciate any insight. Thank you.

Comment by librarianmom on November 18, 2017 at 6:08pm

Thanks for asking! He has finished BECC. Classes up for A school on the 30th. We are going down for Thanksgiving. We get him whole weekend! My sister lives not too far from there so he will be able to have dinner with family.

He is set to graduate on December 20th. We get to bring him home next day and then he is supposed to fly out to Hawaii after Christmas. He is pretty excited!

Comment by Oleander on November 15, 2017 at 2:27pm

Welcome Valerie! Be sure to let us know when you get the I'm a sailor call! Sounds like you have some busy and exciting days ahead! Tip for PIR - bring binoculars! even the little bird watching type - we bought ours on Amazon and were able to see our sailor looking at us and smiling! (I know - they're not supposed to be showing any emotion lol). 

librarianmom - has your son finished A School? If so, congrats! Does he have his orders yet? Hope you're able to make it there for Thanksgiving!

Comment by librarianmom on September 18, 2017 at 3:42pm

Spent weekend in Great Lakes...it was a good weekend.  Ethan started INDOC today...no word on when his actual school starts.  We loved being able to see where he is living and the base.  We drove by the Damage Control school as well.  

I believe that we are going to try to make the trip down for Thanksgiving weekend.  That will give us a time to know we will see him again.  Leaving was much harder this time, harder than when he left for boot camp.  I have no idea why.  

Anyhow!  I can't wait to hear how part two of his journey goes!

Comment by Oleander on September 7, 2017 at 11:20am

Our girl always took 2nd holiday leave so she could celebrate her bday at the beginning of January. We crammed Thanksgiving, Christmas, New Years, and her bday all into 2 weeks for two years in a row! You celebrate when you can, right?!

Kimberly68 - I'm sorry your son's been delayed getting home. Every minute must seem like years! Deployments are tough!!! You're right about the emails & FB msgs, my heart does flip flops every time I see my daughter in my inbox -- totally makes my day! She has another year when she returns from deployment also, and has gone back & forth about re-enlisting. But she ranked up in May and the pay raise is definitely a motivator for staying. Guess we'll see! 

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