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Comment by CrazyNavyMom(NukeET-GC,SC) on April 13, 2011 at 2:32pm

visiting these pir groups brings me back into this.. My son graduated march 4... and i sure never thought I would live through the 8 weeks... each little mile stone was measured and exaggerated to keep me going.  I made some great friends on this site, who felt exactly as i did so that helped me from committing myself into the institution!!!  My sons division was the last one to get to write letters or make calls so it was nuts!!!    Please find things go occupy your time.  Our PIR group chose to pick ONE color scarf for all the divisions to share... we all did hot pink so we stood out at graduation amongst those who werent members here.  it also helps your sailor when he is looking at the crowd of families in their division at PIR to narrow it down to just hot pink or purple or whatever.   also.. the ribbons that lala makes help alot for introductions at the m&g and pir...and great keep sakes...ask her about it.  and the last thing i want to tell you is... taxis take advantage of you because you are in no position to not pay their rates.. i used a man named sarge who has other friends who run taxi vans too and they can save you alot of money.  his number is 847-212-0246.  I stayed at the ramada, and it was lovely....but i will also tell you the residence is real nice for suites.  Walmart is easy to find!!! and.. please eat a deep dish pizza.. i never had one...and omg it was great.. one piece and i was full!!!!    for now, copy puzzles, jokes off internet, etc to send to your sailor... send him a letter from his dog and sign it with a foot print of a dog... invite his friends to your house and take a group pic of them and send to him.. THEY LIVE FOR MAIL.  at some point send them a manilla envelope with 4 stamps on it, for them to send home stuff that they dont have room for..  just some input ladies... good luck and you are in my prayers.

Comment by Lala Ribbon Queen PIR Ribbons on April 13, 2011 at 1:54pm

Thanks so much Proud NaVy Mom, We really appreciate your kind words.

I wish you all could have seen my expression the first time I saw several of you respond to OMG he made it. I thought you all were coming down hard saying OMG to someone named He made it.   Lol, that one took me a few seconds to figure out :-)

Comment by PNM #2 (Proud NaVy Mom-2nd SR) on April 13, 2011 at 1:49pm

Since my SRs friends wrote letters to him at his surprise going away party, I usually send a couple of those every 2-3 days in addition to the one I send daily.  I send them in regular white business-sized envelopes.  I hope they don't think those are too thick!  I can't send all of those letters one per envelope!!!  I started printing pictures on paper instead of sending real photos too.  Figured he could trash them once he looks at them.  He's got the important photos of the family in his Navy Bible.  That went to boot camp with him.  I'm sure that has probably kept him going more than once.  diannep thank you so much for the strength you give to us on this site.  You, JessicaB, and Lala have been so very supportive of all of us.  I don't think we could be doing this without you!!!!

 

Comment by diannep on April 13, 2011 at 1:32pm

ProudNavyMom:  You are absolutely correct about the worrying because there have been no phone calls or letters yet.  The first one of either helps so much!

So hang in there.  Some ladies enclose a self-addressed stamped envelope/paper with each letter they send so that the SR has an easy time replying.  You don't want to make the letter too thick or the RDCs will make them open it in front of them, but one of each should be fine.  Others send a larger envelope with several in it.

Comment by PNM #2 (Proud NaVy Mom-2nd SR) on April 13, 2011 at 1:25pm

I feel your pain, OMG and Julie.  This has been a tough week for some reason.  I usually send my SR a 2-page typewritten letter every day (I type 10-times faster than I write).  It's hard to keep writing and writing knowing that they aren't getting our letters yet.  Then when they finally do get them, they will be in a big pile.  Some of my letters have pictures, one has pre-printed address labels in it (maybe that will help him write home!) and all of my letters are dated.  They won't know where to start when they get those letters!  I can imagine though that it will be a happy day for them.

 

While I realize that it is very tough for us, they are staying busy doing whatever it is they do every day.  I would imagine that when they fall into their beds at night that they immediately fall asleep.  They don't have time like we do to think about everything.  They know what our schedules are like day in and day out but we have no idea what their days are like and I think that's the hardest part.  I wonder if my SR has lost weight, if he's having trouble in PT, if he's getting enough sleep, if he's eating, made friends, if he's in the brig for being disrespectful, etc.  I worry about everything!  I think that we will all be in a much better place once we get the phone call and/or letters.  We're the lucky ones; we're the ones who are home with family and friends; they are the ones who are trying to develop friendships and work their way into being a team without really knowing each other.  Even though it doesn't seem like it now I have faith that we (and our SRs) will all pull through and it will all work out.

 

I hope for you both that your day gets better.  I can't get on here often during the day because I'm at work but just remember that we have each other.  We're all going through the same thing so if you need to vent or talk, the best way to do that is get on here.  There are many sympathetic shoulders to cry on!

Comment by OMG hes a Sailor (div180) on April 13, 2011 at 12:21pm

I talked to the wife of B's sundayschool teacher last night. I askeed her if she would mail B the lesson every week. She thought it was a great idea! She is going to mail him the pages from the SS book each week.

Comment by OMG hes a Sailor (div180) on April 13, 2011 at 12:00pm

I am feeling stressed, nervous and sad today...not sure whey "today" but just am. Please if you could say a little prayer for me today I need it! I will be praying for you all too!

Comment by diannep on April 13, 2011 at 10:53am

gomahvelous:  It is stilll a little early to know that...but it most likely will be Fri or Sat. 

Comment by diannep on April 13, 2011 at 10:11am

Welcome, D for Megan!  Nice to have an active duty sailor on the site!  Mine is an active duty sailor as well.  Some of the ladies may have some questions for you...so get ready!  :-)  Thank you for your service to our country!  And so proud of your gf joining in on this wonderful venture!

Comment by D for Megan on April 13, 2011 at 10:07am

Hello! I'm relatively new to N4M.  My girlfriend is in ship 11, div 182.  Anyone else with loved ones in that div?  I'm currently in the Navy myself, and two years ago my PIR fell on Memorial Day weekend.  Possibly the best weekend to graduate on, so I'm thrilled that my girlfriend got to basic when she did.

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