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Comment by ProudNavyMom on October 21, 2011 at 10:27am

Thanks ladyayp!  I've joined several groups so far and the support here is wonderful!!!

Comment by ladyayp on October 21, 2011 at 9:18am

MOrning Proudnavymom, My Screen name is ladyayp. My son has been in for about a year and a half. I have another son that has been in for 13 years. I am sure that your Sailor is getting all the letters, jut keep in mind that they are very busy. Please let me know if you have any questions, I will be more than willing to help answer them. Hang in there!!!! Please jion all the groups that you can for support. My son is on the Ronald Reagan. Whatever ship your child will be assigned to, I suggest that you join that group. Take care

Comment by ProudNavyMom on October 21, 2011 at 9:05am

Good morning Ladies!!!!  Well, I'm with all of your that are still waiting on the first phone call and first letter from your SR!  It's only been 2 weeks since he left, but it seems like a long time ago!  I miss him and hope the letters start coming soon.  I've written him a bunch so far.  I hope he's getting them.  I book our flights yesterday to go to PIR!!  I can't wait to see him and give him a great big hug!!

Comment by Sharon ~ K's Mom on October 19, 2011 at 8:47am

Marcia, I am sorry that  your daughter is going through all that. Having an all female division is harder all around. Our son was in an all male division for BC and they had some issues early on, but came together after that and graduated as an Honor Division. It was so cool to listen to him tell us about all the guys and how they came together as one. Hang in there and continue to be supportive. I am also with you on going into the bedroom morning and night, though I did it quite often standing in the  doorway, wishing I had taken a picture of his room with his posters, Navy parking sign and other stuff that would never be on the walls again. The signs of a teenager, now a young married man. Our son married his girlfriend last 22 December, they were both 18 at the time. He wrote us during bc that he wanted to marry her, and she and I planned the wedding in a short seven weeks. It was a wonderful celebration for them, they are a great couple together and are doing well in Norfolk. So, you are never alone............we are all in this together, rants, raves, tears, and laughter, praises and sadness as well. It all goes with being a mom and letting our children grow up and bloom into the wonderful adults they will become. Though, the missing is always there, huh?

Comment by Suzi-OH on October 18, 2011 at 7:25am

Marcia - search the groups on here for your state or large city near you. Where do you live? I'm in Solon, OH, near Cleveland. There are also Mothers of Military groups all over the US. Look on Facebook, too. Feel free to add me on Facebook ... Suzi Hoffman Castiglione.

Comment by Ashleysmamaluciana on October 18, 2011 at 1:00am

Hi marcia, a very good friend of mine found me by searching by city and state,and come to find out she lives right up the street from me!! she sent a private msg and three of us met once a week during boot camp and we still  keep in close contact:)..my daughter had quite the experience in her div.during bc.I remember those letters and they broke my heart,but they do make through it, and so will you:)

Comment by Marcia Shea's Mom(Ship3, Div367) on October 18, 2011 at 12:41am

Thank you I feel the love and I am so very grateful.  I am praying for them each and every day.  @ Suzi-OH, how do I check to see if there is a group near me.  I really appreciate you both for responding to me.  I feel better.

Comment by Ashleysmamaluciana on October 17, 2011 at 11:42pm

My arms are around you Marcia! My baby girl is on the Ronald reagan Carrier on her second deployment and I miss her dearly,but they become strong fast and soon you are at awe at their strength and growth,but we will always be mamas!

Sending good vibes your way for extra strength at this time!:)..hugs,Luciana

Comment by Suzi-OH on October 17, 2011 at 2:31pm

Marcia......wish I could give you a big hug!!! Do you have a Navy Moms group near you? Here in NE Ohio we get together once a month for lunch, shopping, etc.... I also started a Facebook group for us. We help keep each other together.

I know exactly how you feel. Mine is now in OK of all places for a Navy guy, lol!!! I use to blubber myself sick over my son. PIR was even worse for me when I saw that transformation and realized he also belongs to the Navy now.

My son was fortunate...he was in a coed div for BC and they were a great team. It was so cute to see them together after PIR. Many of them still keep in touch, especially on Facebook. They really encouraged each other .....whether in runs, PRT and even loaned each other phone cards when some wouldn't work.

It can be so hard to let go and I haven't exactly been able to totally do that yet, lol. But, when you see how mature, confident and secure in their field you will find it a little easier to be happy for them without crying over missing them....it really DOES get easier, but never EASY! {{{NMH}}}

Comment by Marcia Shea's Mom(Ship3, Div367) on October 17, 2011 at 2:23pm

My heart is so full everytime I read a letter from my daughter. I miss her so very much and it breaks my heart when she mentioned that some of the girls did not get along, they have to become a team real soon.  I told her to just keep praying for herself and pray for her fellow sailors to unit as one for the mission at hand.  I visit my daughter's room every morning and every evening, this is the hardest thing I have had to do is to realize she will now just visit and not live here with us anymore.  It was hard when my son went in the army, but some how this is worst.  Maybe because she is the last to go.  Well, I am at work and I don't want people to know that I am crying.  I will pray for yall strength and please pray for my strength.  Hooyah!

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