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SHIP 09 DIV 111 PIR 4/6/12

Ok, I am a newbie, but here I go starting a discussion.  Are there any other moms out there in this division?

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Permalink Reply by Dawn "Mike's Mom" 09/111 on February 24, 2012 at 3:07am

Trandles,

 

My son is in this Division.  Have you visited the US Navy Recruit Training Command on facebook?  There is a forum there also specifically for this Division and there are about 10 of us there.  We would love for you to join us there.  That website is run by the Recruit Training Command at Great Lakes, so there is some invaluable information there.  Also, every Tuesday they have a Trivia contest and they'll go take a picture of the Division where the winner's SR is and post it on their page, so there's a chance we may at some point see a picture of our Division.

 

Dawn

 

Permalink Reply by Tamluv on February 24, 2012 at 1:57pm

Hello, I too have a son in this division and I'm new to the site, I will visit the site on Facebook. I look forward to chatting with you more.

Permalink Reply by marmadukes on February 25, 2012 at 8:43am

Hello Trandle, Thanks for starting this discussion. My son is in this Div. I also have been checking the Facebook site. I am new to this too!

Permalink Reply by trandles (Ship 09/Div 111) on February 28, 2012 at 4:24pm

Hi Tamluv and Marmadukes.  I am also following facebook as well as this discussion.

Permalink Reply by colensmom1992 on February 28, 2012 at 7:41pm
My son is also in this div. I received a letter yesterday and he was very positive. Can't wait to see him again. Feel like I am going crazy!
Permalink Reply by trandles (Ship 09/Div 111) on February 28, 2012 at 7:56pm

I know I feel like I am going crazy too.  My husband thinks because he said he was doing well I should quit worrying about him and I have to some degree, but that is my baby and I miss him and I want to see him and I don't think I will ever stop worrying about him.

Permalink Reply by colensmom1992 on February 28, 2012 at 9:07pm
I honestly don't think that dads understand the bond we have with our children! My kids are my life! I don't know what I would do without them! I miss him so much. I walk by his room and just want to cry because I don't see the normal glow of his TV. I know that is crazy but it is me!
Permalink Reply by trandles (Ship 09/Div 111) on February 28, 2012 at 9:17pm

I completely agree.  I read something that I would have shared with him if he was here and I cry.  I make my lunch for work which is something he always did for me and I cry.  We have family game night and I cry because he is not there to enjoy it with us.  I am glad you understand because no one in my family quite gets it.  They are our life. Only anther mom could understand how much we miss them and how hard it is that we can't just pick up the phone or text them or just walk in to their room to talk to them.

Permalink Reply by colensmom1992 on February 28, 2012 at 9:59pm
I totally understand! I am sorry you are missing him so much. I know your heart breaks for him but on the same hand it sings because you are so proud of him! We just have to keep encouraging them and keep them strong! That is what us mothers do!
Permalink Reply by trandles (Ship 09/Div 111) on February 28, 2012 at 11:50pm

Its what us mothers are good at!

Permalink Reply by tlwbetz on March 15, 2012 at 7:22pm

I just found this - I heard rumors that the Facebook Forum might disappear... hope not - but we still have this and from what I have read below from all - I can really relate - I do have to say now that we have heard from our son and now that we know he ok and good with his decision - we are SO relieved and SUPER proud!  Can't wait, we got like 21 days until PIR!

Permalink Reply by trandles (Ship 09/Div 111) on March 15, 2012 at 7:28pm

I heard this too.  I can't find any information on it so I am not sure what is going to happen. If we do lose the forum on Facebook we can all just post here. 

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