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Comment by Laura (Ship 7 Div 355 PIR 11/5) on October 1, 2010 at 6:39pm

Iowa, how is he feeling about going back to the general population? Is his shoulder feeling better or will he just manage through the pain? I know my hubby has two really bad shoulders from too much hard work when he was younger, so I can only imagine what your fiancee is feeling.

Comment by Lala Ribbon Queen PIR Ribbons on October 1, 2010 at 6:29pm

No matter how long those apron strings are I don't think they every completely go away. Maybe it is because my sailor is a daughter. My mom still keeps in close contact and I will always do the same with my daughter and my sons. We are family and we stick together through thick and thin, we take care of each other when the need arises. I know and understand that they have to grow up and have their own life but that doesn't mean I don't want to be a huge part in it and I want all my kids to know they can always come to me for advice or support when needed. We also need to remember than many of the people on this site are wives, husbands, girlfriends or boyfriends. No strings to cut there. They want to know what that special someone in their life is going through so they can help them through it and maybe understand a little bit. We all look at this experience differently from each other but I think that is an important thing for us as well. It helps us see things through another's point of view. So no matter who you are ask all the questions you want. That's what we are here for. We are a huge Navy family and we need the support of each other. :-)

Comment by missvixster(S7/Div359/PIR11/5) on October 1, 2010 at 4:52pm

Just talked to my son...now I'm bawling, his wife is bawling and he was bawling. He tried to call his wife, she is at work so didn't pick up, so he called me. Told me he had an hour so I was just talking away, then he was told he had to get off. He is so upset cause he didn't get to talk to his wife...she had called me while he was on the phone with me...I clicked over and told her he would be calling her. So then I had to call her and tell her what happened. I feel so horrible. But other than that...he is doing well. He is on week 2 day 5. Oh, and he said no-one in his division is a grad-n-go. Hurry up to PIR - I hate this.

Comment by Lynne on October 1, 2010 at 3:40pm

You are so right navymom...I remember when I was in grad school a professor told a story that if three people were walking down the street and saw a man standing on the curb when a big truck went by and drove through a big puddle of water and splashed the man on the curb. The man, who had been minding his own business suddenly found himself dripping wet, sitting on the curb. My professor said that of the three people who saw the incident, one would probably run over and help the man. One would probably be embarassed for the man and try to ignore the situation. The other person would probably be shaking with laughter. Each person saw exactly the same incident with three completely different reactions. I think that is the same lesson for all of us. We are all experiencing boot camp and all have completely different reactions, none of which are right or wrong...they just are.

Comment by navymom x 2 on October 1, 2010 at 3:31pm

Touchy subject aye moms! LOL. Kinda reminds me of momma bear protecting her cubs! I have been a mom for 31 years and I don't know about anyone else but it is very hard for me to figure out what to do now..(empty nest here I come) I have always taken great pleasure taking care of my children and feeling that I had a purpose in life..Everyone keeps saying it is time for yourself now..ok..thats a whole new adventure..one I'm not sure of..kinda of like what our SR's are going through now I suppose. And yes Lynn I bet if you put us all in a room interpretations would be different as well. P.S ..my tough husband is missing our son too :)

Comment by Lynne on October 1, 2010 at 1:56pm

Love the poem...Love the words of wisdom jck...love how everyone sees things differently and views people's reactions so differently...when the blog came out about different but similar...I think it had like 100 comments or something...it was just nuts...very similar...and that is why I always try to remind people that feelings are never right or wrong...they just are....in this group their are no stupid questions except for the ones you don't ask.

What I love and appreciate about each and every one of you is that we have managed to forge in a very short time a place where we can come and say what we think and how we feel and just be. If you think about it, how many places can you really do that? So, let it all hang out and Mitch you absolutely have a right to your feelings in this group just as anybody does...as long as you understand that they are your feelings and just as right as eveybody elses...lol!!

Hey Iowa...I have no clue what week they are on in the 11/12 group...I think it will depend on what division he is placed into there...because Cardinal company is in week 3 which is different than some of the others here...so my best advice is wait til you know what division and then ask them...and please don't disappear from here totally...you have two homes now and you know I WILL CHASE YOU DOWN...LOL

Comment by Mom(Div363-PIR11/5) on October 1, 2010 at 1:46pm

Iowa, hang in there. And yes, focus on the fact that he gets to finish!

Comment by G Man Div 951 Ship 2 PIR 11/5 on October 1, 2010 at 1:46pm

Friends
Please Rem. The weeks are all mixed up as many are in push Divs. and are not following the normal schedule of "do this on this day".
And yes us tuff dudes miss or babys too :-)
Any calls or letters today?

Comment by iowanavygf (s7,Div355,PIR11/5) on October 1, 2010 at 1:10pm

wow.. i only asked what week it was because my sailor has been out hurt.. I was just trying to figure out where he would be put in the new ship.. I thought i was just asking a simple question!!! sorry..

Comment by Oldest of 4 on October 1, 2010 at 12:58pm

This is a peom I wrote my son ... leaving out name of course.

Wow! Where has the time gone
We remember when you were just a lil one
As you have grown through the years
Seeing you mature along with your peers
Achieving things at your very best
Even through those hard school tests
Thank you for being the individual you are
In doing just that you will go far
Were extremely proud to say you are our son
Maturing into an asset to society that's what you've done
You've accomplished everything we've asked and so much more
Even that mohawk weve come to adore
For that shows your comfortable with whom you are
Even when driving your first red and green car
You have what it takes in life to succeed
Remember your family if ever a need
For the road to success may be hard & rough
We taught you to hang in there and always be tough
So good luck in your journey which ever you take
You know we have always supported the decisions you make
Family is important and a blessing as you know
Leaving for the Navy will be hard...Sadded to see you go
Your truly a role model for ***,*****,and *****
Just remember to visit and always come back
Great memories we have and more to come
It's all part of the future... The fine young man you've become...

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