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ALUMNI OF PIR 01/27/2012 TG 10 — 07 Divisions (047–052 & 910)

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This site is for families and friends of Salilor Recruits with PIR January 27, 2012. This is a great way to share information, concerns and to connect as we continue the journey through bootcamp to PIR and beyond.

Location: Great Lakes, Illinois
Members: 76
Latest Activity: Oct 7, 2012

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Comment by BDee76(Ship 03 Division 048) on December 2, 2011 at 12:47pm: Thank you so much diannep. I too washed her clothes after hugging them for a bit..lol. Yeah, I've had a few friends say they've been there when our son/daughter left for college. I just politely tell them there is a difference but thanks anyways. She was able to call home on her cell phone that night...The I'm here, I'm okay call. It broke my heart because of course I could hear the emotions in her voice. I just let her know how proud of her I am & that we'll miss her & that she's a strong willed woman & she'll do just fine. I think that was a little reassuring to her as well a myself..lol. Being apart of this site has really helped so I'm ever so thankful. Yes I'm proud of her now & know when I see her marching out I will be even more Proud.

Comment by diannep on December 2, 2011 at 12:29pm: BDee: Receiving the box is a hard thing...and everyone reacts differently. We call it the "Box without the kid". Some have to leave it in tact; some go through the clothes and cry, and some (like me) get task oriented (I think it is called DENIAL! HA!) and wash them right away. It is a very personal issue that only military families understand!

Some civilian families will try to equate leaving for bootcamp to leaving for college. Although both are emotional times, I can assure you that leaving for bootcamp---i.e., no instant contact, no news, etc---is very different and emotionally harder.

Having said that...just know this: You know where your kids are, they are safe, they are being care for, they are not out on the streets late at night, they are being mentored, taught, groomed, fed, etc....but of course, yes, there is yelling going on! And it is emotionally hard for them, physically and academically too.

But by training week #4 (which is about bootcamp week #5 or 6), things get easier for them. You will see more positive tones reflected in letters/calls. I know that you all have not heard from them yet...too early in this group, but just don't want anyone being alarmed if they are "challenged" and sound a bit homesick and discouraged. It is meant to be that way. We call it the "breaking down" process where the RDCs (their bosses!) have to get all of these SRs on the same page....hard since all come different backgrounds and experiences. By Training Week #4 the "buildup" process is in force and things get better.

Just trust that on PIR day, you will never be more proud of your new sailors! It is a glorious experience...absolutely total excitement.

So all hang in there!

Comment by BDee76(Ship 03 Division 048) on December 2, 2011 at 11:51am: My daughter left for BC on Nov. 22nd. Her recruiter gave me her ship/div. # Ship 03 Division 048 and said most likely her PIR is 01/27. I rec'd the box Weds. (30th). It was harder than I expected it to be. I think the reason is because I was only expecting to receive her phone, though she was going to donate her clothes. Of course knew better when seen the size of the box. It took me a couple hours to get the nerve up to open it. It was an emotional thing...(opening a box being emotional?). I can understand why now. The clothes were what she was wearing when she boarded the plane, so was last time I saw my baby girl. I'm just taking things day by day, writing everyday, & coming to this site everyday..heck even 2 or 3x a day. Being apart of N4Ms has helped eliviated some of my concerns, & also helps to be in contact with those going through the same thing, or those who've been there.

Comment by Betsy, mom of Stennis sailor on December 2, 2011 at 9:45am: KidsLuvNavy, Hello! It will be great to get to know you. Like diannep stated, we may even learn a few valuable things from you too.

Comment by diannep on December 2, 2011 at 9:00am: KidsLuvNavy: So glad that you found us here! We will be happy to help you in any way that we can. And we will try to fill in the gaps! With an older son as an officer in the Navy, you can help us too with info. Hoping that this is your group. As Lala said, the form letter will tell you. Stay here until then. Welcome!

Comment by Lala Ribbon Queen PIR Ribbons on December 1, 2011 at 10:40pm: The only way to know for sure is to either get the form letter or find out what is written on it. hopefully he will send it to you or his Dad or whoever he sends it to will share the info with you. You may be right, they often have a new found love and respect for their family that they didn't have before boot camp :-)

Comment by KidsLuvNavy on December 1, 2011 at 8:36pm: Hello Navy Moms. I have one of those children that keeps everything to himself. His dad and I split when the new navy recruit was in high school and he has not lived with me for the last 4 years. He tries to keep distant so I don't get the details. We had a great dinner last week, but he didn't have any info for me then. He left home 30 November, so I am assuming he is in this group. Is there a way for me to confirm this?

I have an older son who is an officer in the Navy, a daughter and son who are Navy civilians. The Navy seems to be a family thing now. I'm not "that" pushy mom, but I don't want to be left out because my guy keeps a little distant from his family. I hope his Navy experience helps him connect better with his family.

Comment by Lala Ribbon Queen PIR Ribbons on December 1, 2011 at 7:07pm: Hello momma2many, so happy to be a part of your group. This group will grow quickly and you will meet some great families who are all feeling the same emotions that you are. In most cases the people in this group understand what you are going through better than your own family does. At least that is how it was for me. I am one of the veteran moms like the others you have already met. I am here to help in any way I can. So if you have questions just post them on this page and one of us will answer quickly and sometimes all of us will lol. I hope you are writing those letters. Try not to worry too much, this time will pass a lot faster than you ever thought possible.

Comment by momma2many on December 1, 2011 at 4:06pm: You're so welcome, FTLW! Thank you for all your help!

Comment by Betsy, mom of Stennis sailor on December 1, 2011 at 11:37am: Good Morning! I'm Betsy and another one of the veterans eager to help with your new Navy journey. Along with diannep, FTLW, Lala, Sandy and other veterans we will be here to answer any questions you may have. We all have been where you are now. I am lucky enough to have two sailors in my family. My youngest son has just finished his A school in Pensacola and is now awaiting his first Orders. Also, my daughter's fiance is also in the Navy and is stationed in Hawaii on a nuke sub. Just remember we will all be here if you need a shoulder, hugs, and smiles, as well.

Welcome to our wonderful Navy family!