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Comment by kelly67 on September 25, 2010 at 4:22pm

MominPA, Hi & Welcome! My son PIR'd on 9/2 & has been "across the street" at GL since then. I believe he had to wait 2 wks before he was able to wear civilian clothes. I brought him a few things when we went for his PIR, since then I have mailed a couple small boxes of the clothes he requested. I wouldn't send too much tho because remember, they have to fit everything they have in their Seabag & that includes their various uniforms. Hope that helps! Have a good day!

Comment by MominPA (Ship 4 Div 822) on September 25, 2010 at 4:03pm

Hi! I'm new to the group. My son's bootcamp PIR is in October. When he moves "across the street" at GL, are they at any time during that training allowed to wear civilian clothes? If so I want to bring him some when I go to PIR.

Comment by kelly67 on September 10, 2010 at 8:37am

Costello's mom, Very nice, it's perfect! I hope you don't mind that I posted it on Div 818 to share with all my wonderful friends there. Thank's!

Comment by Costello's mom (SHIP 4, DIV 814) on September 10, 2010 at 6:16am

Let me make a few changes AS I LAY ME DOWN TONIGHT, I PRAY GOD HOLDS ALL OUR SAILORS TIGHT. BECAUSE THEY ARE SO FAR AWAY, PLEASE LOVE AND GUIDE THEM NIGHT AND DAY.WHEN THINGS GET HARD AND DAYS ARE LONG, SHOW THEM YOUR LOVE TO KEEP THEM STRONG.WHEN THE DAY IS OVER AND THE NIGHT TIME COMES, ALWAYS LET THEM KNOW WE ARE SO PROUD OF THEM. SLEEP TIGHT. WE LOVE YOU ALL :)

Comment by kelly67 on September 9, 2010 at 10:42pm

Costello's mom, Thank you for that prayer, I will be joining you every night with that prayer!

Comment by Costello's mom (SHIP 4, DIV 814) on September 9, 2010 at 10:22pm

AS I LAY ME DOWN TONIGHT, I PRAY GOD HOLDS MY SAILOR TIGHT. BECAUSE HE IS SO FAR AWAY, PLEASE LOVE AND GUIDE HIM NIGHT AND DAY.WHEN THINGS GET HARD AND DAYS ARE LONG, SHOW HIM YOUR LOVE TO KEEP HIM STRONG.WHEN THE DAY IS OVER AND THE NIGHT TIME COMES,ALWAYS LET HIM KNOW I AM SO PROUD HE IS MY SON. SLEEP TIGHT MY SON....

Comment by kelly67 on September 9, 2010 at 10:18pm

babrams7, Thank you for all your great info here & on the SWCC site! My son PIR'd a week ago today & is still in GL waiting to head to San Diego in a couple weeks to start SWCC training. I am learning so much from all of you great Mom's here, I really appreciate it!! : )

Comment by babrams7 on September 9, 2010 at 10:11pm

pahoapam you are so right. My son PIR'd on June 25th. and has been in Coronado for 5 weeks. He just started BCT this week and they had a Navy SEAL instructor tell his class that they want all of them to succeed and that SWCC was more Elite then the SEAL's right now because there are only about 700 SWCC guys. The SWCC instructor's have been hard on the guys but they are also encouraging them. They told my son that they really like his group they want all of them to make it to CQT.

Comment by pahoapam on September 8, 2010 at 9:35am

Hi Kelly and welcome. I don't know how to describe the level of support...I think that they just need you to be understanding and supportive no matter what they are saying and feeling. I do want to say this...SWCC is not what most of us think. I am sure you have heard that they play mind games, but not in the way we have been conditioned to think. I can assure you that they will do everything they can to keep your sailor in there. When a guy DORs they talk to them for a long time and when they need extra help or encouragement they will offer it. Through my son's experience the only guys that were "pushed" out were guys who weren't team players. That "I can do it by myelf" attitude will sink them faster than anything! Being a team player is necessarry not optional. My son was one of the smallest, weakest, slowest guys in his group, but he hung in there and they did everything they could to help him. It is not only physically demanding in ways they can't imagine, it is mentally challenging. a lot of guys drop out in the pool!!! Being drowned and fighting for your life in water is no easy task. I remember my son telling me that the worst "head game" was realizing one day during an exercise that not only would he have drowned but he was unable to save his buddy. It took a toll on him. Again, I am not trying to be discouraging in fact I am encouraging you ladies to understand the difference between SWCC and boot camp and just to inspire you to listen to your sailor and try and support their thoughts, fears and accomplishments. I wish lots of luck to all of them and pray for them daily. Thank you for you kind thoughts on me seeing my kids. I am so pumped up and excited!!! Love to all! Pam

Comment by kelly67 on September 8, 2010 at 8:20am

pahoapam, Good Morning & Thank you for all the great info! You mention here that the level of support they need from us will change once they head to San Diego...I'm assuming you mean they will need more support and encouragement, am I right? I am learning as we go here & want to do whatever it takes to be there for our son through the next phase of training. That is so great that all three of you will be together out in SD, so happy for you! Congratulations on losing 35 lbs too, I'm sure both your kids will be excited to see you! Hug's to you!

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