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Dive School in Panama City
My son just started dive school Monday September 21st in Panama City. Would like to connect with other moms in the same boat. It can be pretty nerve-wracking, and I hear it just gets harder, for the sailors and for their families!
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Permalink Reply by Karenlee on
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OregonNavyMom, my son has been done with school for over 4 years. And, yes it is very nerve-wracking for everyone. I will keep you in my thoughts and prayers. Hope you can connect with another mom during this journey.
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Permalink Reply by OregonNavyMom on
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thank you Karenlee! I see that you are active on this site. thank you so much for all the encouragement you give to the moms on here.
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My son about 3 mths out of dive school, now at Eglin saw over 50% drop rate in Panama. Best advice to your sailor stay focused, committed, embrace the challenge and embrace the suck. They will try to break him. Thoughts and prayers are with you and your sailor
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thank you ND! His group lost five on Tuesday (DOR), day two of dive school. I don't think they were prepared for the "beat downs," which my sons says are intense. I tell him to remember the Lord is his strength, take it a day at a time, an hour at a time if necessary, and always remember to keep the goal in sight. As a mom, it's hard not to jump on the next plane to Florida! It's probably a good thing we are on the other side of the country.
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Permalink Reply by NavyM♥m on
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OregonNavyMom ~ I think Brenda's son is in the same boat.....errrr....pool. Try ...
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