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Divisions: 019 - 024, 904 and 905. This is a place to share information and support family and friends who have Recruits graduating from Boot Camp on Friday, 12/17/10. *****PLEASE NOTE: GROUP LEADER IS NOW****** BETSY, Almost There! ***
Members: 85
Latest Activity: Feb 17, 2012
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Discussion Forum
Battlestations
Started by jeanne. Last reply by diannep Dec 15, 2010. 4 Replies 0 Likes
Does anyone know when battlestations for ship 02 Div 905 will be? Continue
REMINDER...WEAR READ for PIR 12/17/10
Started by Cindy in Snowy MN Dec 9, 2010. 0 Replies 0 Likes
PLEASE...LETS JOIN TOGETHER AND WEAR RED ON FRIDAY DECEMBER 17TH When we attend our Sailors PIR!!! Won't we look grand standing next to our new Sailors in RED for photo's....them in Blue and White…Continue
Updated Battlestations Discussion
Started by Betsy, mom of Stennis sailor. Last reply by DUEX_NAVY_momma Dec 13, 2010. 25 Replies 0 Likes
Please post the most recent date of your recruits Battlestations on here. Please include their Ship and Division numbers. Thank you New is Filtering In! The line up seems to be as follows;…Continue
Favorite Christmas Recipies
Started by CJ's Mom. Last reply by NC_Susan Dec 6, 2010. 6 Replies 0 Likes
In our chat last night we decided we should have a discussion for us to post our children's favorite recipies for the holidays! Here are a couple of mine! Enjoy.... Oreo Cookie BonBons 1 Pkg of Oreo…Continue
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Comment by 2NavyKids on November 3, 2010 at 3:46pm
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My son is currently on the "other side" of the base...the side for schools. He is currently on a medical hold waiting to see if he heals in time to class up with the next group of guys for his rate. Considering all that he has been through he is doing very well. He has an extremely positive attitude, which I thank the Navy for, and is taking everything in stride. BC was difficult for him because he was in the Special Ops division and they were worked very hard. We only had three calls from him the whole time. But I learned so many things and I'm more than happy to share. Just ask. I noticed a few other Moms on here that were in our group too. We had a wild group of Moms, Dads, and girlfriends. His best friend joined because he saw how focused my son was on his future. He was looking for some direction in his life and was not getting it.
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Comment by Betsy, mom of Stennis sailor on November 3, 2010 at 3:37pm
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Hi, 2NavyKids, That is so nice of you to help us along. How is your son doing now? His best friend is so lucky to have you supporting him as well.
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Comment by Lori_KingsBay_USSRI_Radio on November 3, 2010 at 3:33pm
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2NavyKids - thanks for joining to lend us your support and wisdom! How nice of you to joing and support your son's BF's N4M. The more the merrier. Us newbies really benefit for the supportive posts of more senior N4M's with experience. Even though I'm only 1 week into my SR's BC, I feel better than 1 week previous to today - its heartwarming to me to be able to lend encouragement to N4M's who are where I was then.
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All, I wanted to join this group because my son's best friend is in the PIR group. My son graduated from BC on 09/10/10. I hope that you are all doing well and don't worry....all of the heartache and sadness that you are feeling right now will disappear when you see your recruit graduate.
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Mary - I think your SR is one lucky man and so is that little boy of his/yours. Thanks for the uplifting story of love and committment. Lori
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Comment by KLMkathy on November 3, 2010 at 2:17pm
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Mary, that was a wonderful story and thank you for sharing. It makes me feel stronger just being here with everyone being strong for there husbands and children. Just 43 more days. Hugs. K
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Betsy, That was so nice what you wrote in your son's Psalm Book. What a comfort that will be for him. I wish I had thought to do that. Hugs. K
Heidi's mom, I am praying that everything goes well for your daughter. Think good thoughts. Hugs. K
LoLo and Susan, thank you for all the good info. I can always count on you. Hugs. K
Phoebe, you are right on target. We need to support them as much as we can and let them know they can do it. Being positive right now is the best support we can give them. Bless our Seaman Recruits. Hugs. K
Stacey, I am still looking for a place to stay. I have just been so busy lately but I will get to it today or tomorrow. I am still trying to decide if I will go to midway or milwaukee airport. Decisions Decisions. Hugs K
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Oh Mary, what a wonderful story. I can truly see how much you do love your husband. That little boy is such a lucky little guy to have both of you. ((hugs))
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Comment by Sparkle_Mary on November 3, 2010 at 1:48pm
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I try to stay positive.. tho even thru my positive statements and encouragement to all I find it hard. I can't say that I don't cry everynight cause that would be a lie.. but I have to keep a strong head and heart cause after all I am married to him and we signed up for this together..
My husband wanted to join but because he has split custody of his son he was unable to at first.. the recruiter told us sitting in his office that in order for him to join he had to give full custody to the mother or we had to get married. I know how much that little guy means to my love and I knew that I wanted to marry this man ( just not so soon.. we had been together 2 years at that time ) but I had to put my feelings to the side about being afraid of marrying him.. and I looked right at him in that office and said.. " Looks like we are going to the court house tomorrow". There was no second thought in my mind at that time and I don't regret it either. We have had 2 wonderful years together and will continue to have many wonderful years to come. I love my husband with all my heart and I know how much family means to him.. I knew he would NEVER of gave up his 1/2 custody of his son after fighting so hard for it. He wanted to be a part of the Navy for sooo long.. wanted to serve his country and provide more for his family. I truely am blessed to have a wonderful husband...
Just wanted to share!
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Lori, I have been walking to lose some weight before PIR. Why do I have a feeling after hearing about those cookies, it will all be in vane? lol
Dianne, thanks I'll check that one out too. I also have found Priceline to be pretty good too. I rented a car in San Diego once for $11 a day through them.
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