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PIR 11/5/2010 alums

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Group for mom, wives, sisters, and other family members with recruits with a PIR date of November 5, 2010. We are staying in touch!!

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Latest Activity: Apr 1, 2012

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Comment by Lynne on November 16, 2010 at 4:13pm: You know what I think you monica and you kyles mom can both learn from each other and beckie. That is what makes this group special. We have always been willing to put our feelings on the line, to not blow smoke, but to let people know how we are feeling and what is happening in our lives. That helps each of us be Navy strong. Strength does not come from ignoring what is happening but from facing it head on and saying what now!! I am so proud of you Monica, that you stopped the merry-go-round and said I am getting off. You set some simple boundaries. I am proud of your fiancee that he heard you and took responsibility for his actions and said no more. That is a how a couple grows. Now here is the deal, he will fall back into those old behaviors, because we all do, but if he doesn't stay there as long and you gently remind him again...then you have more success to build on...because as any married mom can tell you...relationships are work...and I know Mitch would agree cause he did a lot of canning...lol

Karen....I am so sorry about your daughter...but boy do you have insight. I was kind of like your daughter and crap I am the one who should have known better. i was educated and took care of myself...oh yeah and him too...lol...but I spent everything I had financially and emotionally trying to make him happy...and it was me who ultimately ended up hurt...so I hope you will tell your daughter to take time to find herself...that when she learns what is good and special about her, then someone else will as well. I know it must be so difficult as a mom to watch her go through this. You will be in my prayers.

Beckie...I am stealing what you wrote...huh!!! LOL!!

Comment by lizebear on November 16, 2010 at 1:39am: Diana-Sorry to hear about the gf. It's a crazy time, and it's sad that she obviously just doesn't understand. Hang in there. Ryan will be ok! It may take a bit, but tell him to stay strong!

Comment by Lynne on November 15, 2010 at 11:10pm: Monica...trust me as moms we hear you...because we have been that punching bag many times...in fact I think just an hour ago or so my son was quite "snappy" with me because he doesn't think I am getting his stuff to him quick enough..so you are not alone and we will support you...you have to stay strong...but you also have to set boundaries...now ... early on in your relationship about what is and is not acceptable...because what you allow now is just the beginning...and that my friend is from Lynne the therapist! I have worked with couples for many many years and I know how much you love your sailor, but there are always going to be stressful times in your life and let him know that this is tough for you too, and that being a team means working together and finding a solution together...and now I am off my soap box..well okay back on it for a minute...lol...I have watched all of you young ladies act for the most part with great grace during a very difficult time. You supported your sailors, you stayed strong and didn't stray. You thought of their needs before your own and steadfastly stood behind them while they reached for a dream and something to bases your lives together on. You did a great job. Let them know you did. Let them know you are in it to win it WITH them. They are under crazy pressure, but guess what that is what PT is for...take it out on the streets when they are running, lifting etc. Talking to you is about planning for the future, about laughter, about love...remind them...they'll get it...!! Getting off my soapbox and really if I am wrong all you mom's out there you let me know!!

Comment by Lynne on November 15, 2010 at 11:02pm: Okay Brooklyn who were you before you were Brooklyn or have you just joined our group and if you have may I say welcome...lol!!

Comment by mimi on November 15, 2010 at 9:53pm: talked to my son last night --he spent more money it's unbelieveable how much stuff they have to buy, had to buy ribbons, ribbon holders for each uniform, tighter t-shirt (hug his neck) patches, sew on patches, PT clothes, and a vacuum sweeper! apparenly they have to keep a super clean room, suppose to vacuum every night, he has 2 other bunkmates and they bought alarm clock and a radio. At the rate they keep having to purchase stuff they will have to stay to retirement HAHAHA--he is worried about being able to come home for christmas, if he gets the leave time he is worried about the cost of the ticket. Is anybody else frustrated?

Comment by Kathy on November 15, 2010 at 8:05pm: Just talked to my sailor. He said Christmas leave is filled up. But he will be able to come home the 27th and be here til the 2nd. So excited, that he gets to come home. Now hoping the weather in Conn. cooperates, and no snow storms.. lol

Comment by Kathy on November 15, 2010 at 3:22pm: Hi All, My sailor starts sub school next week, he said he been busy getting all settled. Went to mall on Sat. and go new cell phones for him and his fiancee. He was excited to find his buddy from home that got to Conn about a month ago. They have been hanging our a lot. He is hoping to find out in the next few days about coming home for Christmas. He said he may not be able to come til after Christmas and stay til New Years. Told him we will take any time we can get. Have a great day

Comment by MyHrtBlongs2ASubmariner on November 15, 2010 at 3:04pm: Update on my sailor.. he has started sub school today. So far he is loving it. He has asked me to join him in CT. We have already found an apartment and I will be starting the journey up there in 2 weeks. It's good to see our sailors doing well and adjusting

Comment by Lynne on November 15, 2010 at 2:17pm: Wow it is so good to hear from so many of you...I miss you all like crazy..I check in here all the time and am so glad when you "muster" in...so glad to hear most of our sailors are doing well..they are kind of experiencing what we did know with the "hurry up and wait" and the frustration of not really knowing what is coming...but it is hard for me to feel too sorry for my son and all those down in pcola...and diana...what the heck is up with the gf....mama Lynne would be happy to smack (oops I mean gently talk) some sense into her...lol...no one hurts our sailors!!

Comment by MRs L* on November 15, 2010 at 10:11am: Ive seen quite a few sailors from this PIR group in the mall where i work. in Maryland.. i talked to all of them and they all knew about this site :)

i congratulated them and thanked them for their future service !