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Comment by Tiffany on September 26, 2014 at 8:03am

Proudmama- right now there is a lot of studying and flying. He loves it! He text me after his first flight a while back and said "mom I have the best job" made my heart melt. All the tears and time away was suddenly worth it.
I forgot to tell you guys he proposed in August. He took his girlfriend to a Jacksonville Suns game and they helped him make a big deal of it. I will try to post a pic for y'all.

Comment by proudmama on September 25, 2014 at 9:22pm

Ridgegirl-so glad your son is doing well! My son is Romeo and is in SD too! Maybe our paths will cross sometime?

Welcome CNK999- Hang in there! Melissa is completely right about letters, keeping your phone on you at all times. I connected my home phone to my cell. This was very helpful! One time, my phone rang when I was out on my walk. I literally jumped into a bush to talk to my son because it was so windy. There I was inside this family's bush-just standing there. I heard I was quite the site LOL. Hang in there! Any questions? Write away!

Congrats to Hsquared and Airmom10! So great Hsquared that you will be able to attend graduation!

Jodi, Melissa, Mama D, heartstrings and  Lydia- how are your sons enjoying their rate? Is it all they hoped for or are they disappointed? For those in SD, what is their favorite thing to do there?

I can hardly believe that my son is in INDOC getting ready to start FRS. He finished A school and SERE. I guess I better start saving for graduation. You ladies (and MK diver who I believe is our Navy dad) have been so supportive to me. What would I have done without all of you? I am not on as often as I used to be... work, family, diet, and more work seems to get in my way. Oh how I wish I could retire and work only as a hobby!

Aster- Thinking about you this fall. Are you back teaching?

Comment by Ridgegirl on September 25, 2014 at 4:56pm

Hello group. I have not been as active lately since my son is cruising along. Just thought I'd give you all an update. He is currently in his A school, Romeo Div (his entire RSS class got Romeo). He achieved Honor Student so he says that he was able to choose where he wanted to go for FRS so he will be going to San diego which is great for us since we live in California. He did say thought that he would be happy at either place. He is moving right along, and doing very well. I am so grateful for this group, looking back and "trying to figure things out" seems so futile now. We love our kids and the truth, for me anyways, is that our God loves them even more and has a GREAT plan for their life! I have been able to practice faith and courage in the presence of fear (just like I have taught him to do as well) and that has carried me (us) through. I'm excited for the day when I get to travel to FRAC and see him get his wings! I love reading the posts and celebrating right along with the others who have gone and are going to this special graduation. I am excited to see the aircraft and tour the base. Welcome to those of you that are new. I too am willing to share my experience with you, just message me. Peace to you all!

Comment by hsquared60 on September 25, 2014 at 4:26pm

Airmom10 - I'd be more than happy to take a photo or two for you! Just let me know your son's name and what e-mail address you'd like to have the photos sent.

Comment by CNK999 on September 25, 2014 at 3:35pm

Good Afternoon Eaglemom2, Yes, my son is contracted within the 800 division.  As of today 9/25/2014, I still have not received any mail.  Feeling a bit down.  I know that division are given double intensive trainings and work twice as hard as the other divisions.  I guess I just miss my son so much!!  He's my only son and the baby out of 2..  I know he was going to have his wisdom teeth removed and I just want to know how he's doing...  My son hardly ever gets sick but, when he does, it comes down hard on him (the boy weighed 10 lbs 7.4oz when he was born.  He looked at least a month old in the nursery, lol) 

Comment by airmom10 on September 25, 2014 at 12:43pm

HSquared60 - my son is graduating FRAC tomorrow in San Diego also.  Will you be there?  We won't, but he's got liberty in October, so we'll be seeing him soon.  I told him to have someone take a picture and send it to me!

Comment by Melissa on September 24, 2014 at 7:16pm

Eaglemom2 - My son graduated FRS (Sierra/San Diego) in March; MamaD's son did so in June, and left for a 10 month deployment earlier this month.  Jody's son graduated about the same time mine did, though he is a Romeo and was in JAX.  Not sure who else is close to your son in the pipeline, but if you have questions, I am sure we can help with answers.  If you are just looking for support - you have it.  Lots of it, from all of us!

CNK999 - welcome to the group!  Is your son contracted as a Rescue Swimmer?  Or is he doing SWCC?  Either way, don't expect to get much communication from him during Boot Camp; those 800 Division guys work twice as hard as the other Recruits. 

You should have received your letter, and hopefully a first phone call by now - whatever you do, keep your phone handy, those calls are precious.  If you haven't done so already, get to writing your son.  Mail call is huge for the guys.  I wrote almost daily - silly little cards and notes with just a line or two of support.  I also recruited family members, friends, and his Scout Troop (plus the Cubs) to send letters. Don't send anything else, unless he specifically asks for it - any goodies will be taken away, and could result in some extra pt for your Recruit and/or his Division. 

If you have any specific questions, ask away and someone here can probably give you an answer.  If you haven't already made travel arrangements for PIR - do so as soon as you can.  Hotel rooms go fast; also, I believe it is Southwest that allows you to make changes to your reservation without penalty if for some reason your Recruit's PIR date changes.  There should be a group on here specific to your Division that will have more direct information about PIR.  Good luck to you and your Sailor!

hsquared60 - Enjoy your visit with your son.  Coronado is beautiful; they do FRS grad outside right next to the Bay with the ships rolling past, and you should have an opportunity to tour the School House and base with your son and see his helo and the flight line. 

Comment by CNK999 on September 24, 2014 at 6:36pm

Good Afternoon Ladies, after being on N4M website, I finally found the group I belong on..  No disrespect to the other group but, I wasn't getting the right information due to my recruit being in a 800 division..  My recruit left on Sept 10 PIR 10/31/2014.. any information would be greatly appreciated on what Im suppose to expect, Please:-)

Comment by hsquared60 on September 24, 2014 at 9:06am

Does anyone have a son/daughter graduating from FRAC this Friday in San Diego? If so, I'll be there and would enjoy an opportunity to connect.

Comment by Tiffany on September 24, 2014 at 8:52am

Welcome to the group Brand's mom.

Melissa - I know your son was so happy to have your parents visit.

Eaglemom - my son did SERE in December and is now in Jax (Romeo) I know there are other moms with sons in the pipeline with your  son though. SERE school is tough but they come out of it different and actually kind of enjoy it in a weird way. I was a mess when my son went. It was in the negative 20's. I didn't sleep for like 5 nights. I will be praying for you and your Sailor.

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