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Comment by diannep on April 29, 2011 at 3:03pm

ProudNavyMom:  Hell week is called that because they are up earlier and it is crammed full of things to do.  But they get it done! That is usually the time in bc (4th week of training) where they make that turnaround too...they can see "sailor" in their future then since it is just a couple of weeks away....and they are learning and getting more positive feedback (i.e., not so much yelling!).  So it is a good thing!

Comment by diannep on April 29, 2011 at 3:00pm

NavyMomSue:  Keep your cell phone in your bra...might feel it vibrate better there!  Seriously!  Just during bc as it may not be a healthy thing to do...although I have a friend who treats her bra as a purse and stores everything in there...phone, keys, money...etc....rather embarrassing if she leans over too fast as it all comes flying out!

So sorry you missed the call....but there will be more and they will be even more extra special!

Joan:  I know your daughter's disappointment must have been alot in missing a longer talk with you (yours too!), but just to hear your voice/and you--her voice for that brief time probably gave her the energy and motivation to keep moving forward!  Here's hoping for a longer phone call next time!

Comment by NavyMomSue (Ship11 Div 184) on April 29, 2011 at 2:05pm

Proud Navy Mom...I'm thankful you are posting information!  I've already ordered the flag and the Mili-kit (one for me, one for my son's girlfriend and one for his sister).  Easy Smeasy. 

Comment by PNM #2 (Proud NaVy Mom-2nd SR) on April 29, 2011 at 1:41pm

I hope all of you folks don't mind me posting the information that I find on other  N4M pages.  These are things that I definitely would like to know and I thought that you might be interested too.  If I am wrong please let me know and I won't post this kind of stuff again.  No hard feelings!!!!!

Comment by PNM #2 (Proud NaVy Mom-2nd SR) on April 29, 2011 at 12:51pm

Here is some more valuable information for you Navy parents out there.  It is not widely known, but the United States Postal Service offers a Military Care Kit. It is available to anyone who wants to mail packages to someone serving in the armed forces. The USPS wants to promote mailing packages to our soldiers, so everyone is allowed to take advantage of this offer.

 

What is included in the kit?

Two Large Priority Flat Rate boxes
Two tall Medium Flat Rate boxes
Two short Medium Flat Rate Boxes
Six address labels
Six Customs Forms
Six clear plastic adhesive-backed envelopes to attach the customs forms to your package
One roll of Priority Mail Tape

 

All this is sent to you free of charge, and there is no limit on how many kits you or your group can order!

 

 

You Will Get All The Supplies You Need To Send A Military Package

So, how do you order the Postal Service Military Care Kit? Simply call 1-800-610-8734, choose Option 1, and ask for the Military Care Kit, or the "Mili-Kit", as it is also known. You will speak to a USPS Customer Service Representative who will take your order for the number of kits you request. You will normally receive your Military Care Kit within a week of ordering, although the Postal Service representative is obligated to tell you that it may take longer than that.

 

The Military Care Kit is a great product that makes it easier for anyone to send packages to someone serving in the United States military. These boxes can be sent anywhere in the world that our troops are serving, and you will only be charged domestic Priority Mail postage rates.

I do not know the price of shipping these boxes but since it is Priority Mail it is probably more expensive that mailing it regular mail.  It wouldn't hurt to order a kit to have for when you will need it (overseas deployments).  These same boxes can also be used to mail your Sailor's civvies to them at "A" school.

 

 

 

Comment by Virginia (Ship 2 - Div. 928) on April 29, 2011 at 11:54am

Just wanted to say that I don't think I could have made it this far through basic training without this website.  It's been rough without my hubby, and I am so grateful that you are all here.  Ahh!  Only 27 more days!

Comment by joankf Ship11 Div 181 on April 29, 2011 at 9:44am

Dear NavyMomSue, I feel your sorrow.  I missed my daughter's first call. I was at work, with a patient and when I answered, it went to "missed call".  She did call back 15 minutes later and had enough time to say This is ____. I have to go! with a desperation in her voice, a tearful "This is hard" and then good buy.  I was crushed to learn that she told her Dad she really wanted to talk with me. I was shaking so hard I could barely hold it together to complete my patient care.  I have been so blessed by the comforting words of those on N4M and want you to know you are in my thoughts and we'll all keep sending thoughts of comfort and fortitude to our SR's.

Comment by NavyMomSue (Ship11 Div 184) on April 29, 2011 at 8:56am

Thank you for the link ProudNavyMom! I ordered one.  I missed my son's call the other day. UGH!  I work in a noisy area and didn't feel my phone vibrate either! I saw that I missed it an hour and a half later. I was crushed and teary eyed all day. BUT, I received a letter yesterday and thought I would mention what he said in case the SRs he mentioned happen to be one of your boys or husband.  He mentioned a SR from Georgia and another SR who is 37 years old.  Not wanting to put in their last names of course.  If any of you are interested and feel that one of them may be your SR..send me a message and I will tell you the scoop.  It's all good of course! 

Comment by PNM #2 (Proud NaVy Mom-2nd SR) on April 29, 2011 at 8:41am

HisSailor I agree.  I think what has happened is that we started getting phone calls and more letters and we are just kind of moving away from stalking the website because we've started hearing from our SRs.  The journey is definitely not over yet; we still have a way to go.  They will be going up against their toughest challenges yet.  Hopefully we can somehow find out when Battle Stations is and I would also like to know when the gas chamber is scheduled.  If anyone knows why week 4 is called "hell week" I would like to know that as well!!!

 

I hope that by now everyone has heard from their SR.  Have a great day everyone!!!

Comment by PNM #2 (Proud NaVy Mom-2nd SR) on April 29, 2011 at 8:36am

Thought some of you might be interested in ordering a free Blue Star flag to honor your soon-to-be Sailor.  http://www.mybluestarflag.com/freebluestarflag is the website.  Just click on this link and it will take you to the Blue Star order page.  It takes 4-6 weeks to come in and is totally free.  It is to be displayed in your window to let people know that you have a loved one in the military.  What a wonderful way to honor your loved one!!!!!

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