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Comment by ChristineLI,NY on August 23, 2014 at 9:02am

Hi Navymom4! My sailor actually left just this morning for his first duty station in Lemoore Calif. He was home on leave for 2 weeks and we hardly saw him! Used to that anyway as he will be 29 tomorrow and has been independent for some time. It was great seeing him and spending real quality time with him. He's a bit apprehensive about going to Lemoore as he has heard only negative things about it. He got to choose his assignment and is kicking himself for not choosing Japan. He is, however, accepting his decision with a mature attitude and will make the best of it. A GREAT THING TO SEE AND HEAR! Thanks for staying in touch.

Comment by cybergrouch on July 1, 2014 at 10:24am

My daughter just came back from japan (3 week student trip). We used Skype which is a program you can download onto your computer and phones.  Another program is Viber.  Both are free and it is free to voice call and video call over the internet.  If she has access to FB then Skype will work the same.  We called each other early in the morning or late at night as it is 13 hours difference.  She was in Tokyo, Kyoto, Nagoya and Osaka. 

Comment by ChristineLI,NY on June 30, 2014 at 10:08pm

Navajosunshine39, good to see your name again after these many weeks. Glad to hear your son is doing so well.  My son is in MS and seems to be happy and doing what he needs to do. And it is good to be able to have constant contact with them. Take care and God Bless!

Comment by Navajosunshine39 on June 30, 2014 at 11:25am

Good morning!

I haven't checked into the N4M site for quite some time, since my son graduated.  As I scrolled down to this area, the clock that I diligently kept checking before the 6/6 PIR is at 000:00:00:00, and I have to admit that those times before that clock read all those zeros I miss. I don't know why, but it's just the feeling.  My son is doing good in San Antonio. He's adjusting good, and has already shared some funny stories about their new schedules. He's been studying a lot, so he's felt a little stress, but nothing major.  I'm looking forward to his graduation from there. Our communication has been constant and I'm happy to have that back. But my son is no longer a child. This Navy experience has been changing him in a strong, positive way, and I couldn't be more proud of him. I'm thankful for the Navy, for the experience it's providing my son. It's challenging him, but that's what he needs, and I remind him of that every chance I get.

I hope you and your sailors are doing great as well. I think of you all, everyone I communicated with on N4M's. Take care, and God bless you all.

Comment by CatMom509 on June 17, 2014 at 2:19pm

Gals,

It's a different part of their Navy life while they are waiting to phase up and get more privileges and then class up and actually start their training!!  Remind them to focus on why they are there--to get the detailed training for their jobs in the Navy and not to party!  Too many Sailors have messed it up for themselves because they 1. are no longer living at home; 2.  have money, 3.  have extra free time, and 4.  not associating with the Sailors who are there for the right reasons.  Please, please, caution your Sailors to NOT engage in underage drinking and the breaking of serious Navy rules!!

Comment by diannep on June 11, 2014 at 2:13pm

A School is another adjustment for them  It is another new scenario for them, and many may now be separated from their new best friends from Bootcamp (although some may be lucky to have some of them in school with them).  They are going through INDOC now on their new bases....happens every time they change base.  BUT, here's the GOOD news.  As they realize they are now back in touch with families/friends through phone/computer....and as they can now receive care packages from home, their spirits may improve!  So give them a little while!  They'll get there!

Comment by diannep on June 11, 2014 at 2:10pm

Leaving this group now....blessings to your new sailors!

Comment by Jstbear on June 11, 2014 at 9:22am

My son is at A school too in Great Lakes @Nvymom4.  He's pretty upbeat.  Did he give you reasons why he's down?  Perhaps he feels alone because a lot of sailors shipped out across the country, new roommates?

Comment by Anna on June 10, 2014 at 10:54am

How is everyone's sailor doing? Great trip to Chicago, not long enough though. Anyone from these divisions at Ft. Meade? Specifically 190? I'm enjoying getting daily phone calls but he doesn't sound too well at all. Very depressed... Any one else getting the same reaction?

Comment by Navajosunshine39 on June 9, 2014 at 12:06pm

Good morning from AZ

We made it home safely yesterday. It was an awesome weekend in Chicago, and I enjoyed my time with my sailor. I spent every minute I could with him, up till he boarded his flight to TX.  It was sad for me, but happy for me too, because he's got his foundation of life he's starting to build through the Navy and I couldn't be more proud. I didn't get a chance to meet other moms who were there, and that's my only regret. But my family & I enjoyed ourselves, and I'm thankful for the memories :)

Happy Monday everyone!!

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