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Comment by Britt<3Corpsman Wife on December 21, 2011 at 5:07pm

Let's get this group going! My husband leaves for boot camp on May 8th.... with only 139 days to go I feel like it is crunch time! Does any one else feel this way? The last few weeks have been the hardest for me in this whole process. I think it might be because this could possibly be our last holiday season together for a while. I am not a 'crier' so no tears have fallen yet, but I have come really close a few times. It's mostly when I am driving to or from work when I start thinking about where we will be this time next year. Because I have no idea where we will be. We have tried to fill the next 139 days (20 weekends to be exact) with fun activities. I have started a list of things that need to get taken care of before he goes: like finances, moving in with my parents, getting the POA's, etc. Usually I like checking things off my list, but the more I check off the closer his ship date is. My husband has also created a "Boot Camp Bucket List" of things he wants to do or places he wants to eat before he leaves. How is everyone else handling this prep time?

 

Comment by ProudMama (ship 2 div 937) on November 17, 2011 at 11:08am

Yes, my son also left in May 2011 and is now in Groton, CT.  He is a submariner and will be there for A school also probably until June 2012. 

Comment by navymommo on November 16, 2011 at 4:00pm

Can't believe I was on this site a year ago - my sailor left on 5/12/11.  This time goes sooo fast and sooo slow.  Lots of emotions.  Let me know if I can answer any questions.

Comment by ReneeBC on October 5, 2011 at 1:38pm

Thanks, All, for the insurance advice.  I appreciate the footwork of those who have gone before me.  Clearly, things have changed since I was inducted long, loooong ago.  :)

By the way, in response to an earlier post, my son leaves for RTC on May 2nd.  I have no clue why the long wait unless there is a backup/ waitlist for A school. (I know this was the case with me.  I enlisted in September and didn't go to b/c until January because they were waiting for an open seat at AIT.) 

Comment by lucyloves...herSailor! on October 1, 2011 at 1:42pm

My son is able to be on my insurance until he is 26. They do not have to be a full time student. Obamacare changed that rule.

Comment by Shelly on September 28, 2011 at 11:13pm

Hi Britt, My son is leaving for boot camp on 5/1/12. It seems like so far away but 6 months can pass very fast.

Comment by Britt<3Corpsman Wife on September 27, 2011 at 11:52pm

Does anyone have a loved one leaving for boot camp on 5/8/12? My husband is leaving then : )

Renee- the rules have changed over the last few years because of 'ObamaCare'. I believe now they cover a student up to the age of 26. But they have to be a fulltime student. If they are not a fulltime student the insurance will be cancelled and they should send you a letter asking if you would like to buy the COBRA insurance. I opted out of COBRA insurance betweens the months my parents plan dropped me and I got married and got put on my husbands plan. I am generally healthy and decided to take that risk instead of paying Hundreds of dollars for those few months( I was paying for a wedding so any money saved was a good deal). If you can afford it, then I would pay for the Cobra just in case. Or... do you know what month your plan requires you to submit school paperwork to keep him actively enrolled in your insurance?

Comment by ReneeBC on September 27, 2011 at 3:22pm

Jessica B,  Thanks so much for your post.  I was curious about health insurance.  Our son has remained on our insurance throughout college, but I was unsure how long to keep him on after his enlistment....it's a long way until May.  I should probably check the insurance company to see what the "rules" are about not being in college.  Do you happen to know?

Comment by joel's_rackie on June 22, 2011 at 1:40am

1 Chronicles 29:11-13(KJV)
"Yours, O LORD, is the greatness and the power
and the glory and the majesty and the splendor,
for everything in heaven and earth is yours.
Yours, O LORD, is the kingdom;
you are exalted as head over all.

Wealth and honor come from you;
you are the ruler of all things.
In your hands are strength and power
to exalt and give strength to all.

Now, our God, we give you thanks,
and praise your glorious name."

Good evening everyone.. We always have to count our blessings: here's mine for this WONDERFUL day:

1. Daddy Roel my father-in-law was granted a tourist visa today!

2. Last night after working at the hospital(7pm-3am shift) I drove to Naval Air Station-Lemoore (for 4 hours), I arrived safely there and back. Was very nervous especially on the way there since it's a really dark and winding road (Pacheco Pass and I-5). I prayed and sing praises the whole way, glad to have K-LOVE radio.

3. I was able to get my military ID..finally..

4. I went to NFCU to "fix" the account and now I have access to it! I prayed so hard that I'd be able to talk to someone who would help me. Brenda (bank clerk) was really helpful and very patient to answer all my question and needs. She made everything so effortless!

5. Meeting all of you helpful ladies here in N4M who help me navigate to this new lifestyle. (Amanda, thanks for the form!)

6. My GPS broke down and I was glad that my co-worker Dolores printed out directions just in case.. I got there and back safe.

7. All the helpful people in the NAS. Who was patient to me who is so bad with directions. I met an officer who handed me a detailed map of the area and even highlighted the DSP, NFCU, starbucks, gas station and how to get to I-5.

8. The icing in the cake, seeing my husband in the picture! (Angel whose husband is in the same ship12/div 224 won the Tuesday trivia on the facebook page of RTC.

9. For all of you here, thank you so much for the support and prayers.

Remember, with Jesus Christ everything is possible! God's mercy and blessings to to all of us, and our families!

Comment by Betsy, mom of Stennis sailor on June 4, 2011 at 11:46pm

Good Morning, Ladies.  I'm Betsy and my son graduated from BC in Dec. 2010. He is now a sailor and in Pensacola in A school.  I would love to help with any questions you might have.  There are a few of us "veteran" moms on here so you won't feel lost. 

I would say that the most important thing to stress with your depper is the need to run and work out A LOT.  No matter how much they (or you) think they are in shape, running more and working out, will really help them a lot.  If by chance, they happen to have work boots, have them practice running in those too.  A lot of kids have never worn boots like that and some have problems with blisters once they get to bootcamp.  If they condition their feet ahead of time, it could help.  

For you, who love them, encourage and tell them frequently how proud you are of them.  Some of them may tell you that you don't need to write to them everyday. Don't listen to them.  My son told me that and on one of his phone calls, he told me "Mom, you were right (words I cherish now, lol) I really miss you and you can write me as much as you want.  We look forward to every letter and can't wait until they call mail call."  They will look forward to and cherish every single letter and card that they receive.  If your depper takes a bible or small prayer book with them to BC, before they leave, try to put little notes of love or encouragement randomly in the pages for them to find while they are there.  Make sure that they have all loved one's addresses together in their wallet before they go.  Laminating the addresses is a good idea too, since who knows what will happen once they leave you. I would also laminate any pictures that they will take to preserve them

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