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PIR 5/21/10

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This to connect all of the family members who have a loved one with a PIR on May 21, 2010. Hopefully we will be able to share stories and information to help all who are in "the same boat." =)

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Comment by Jules on May 13, 2010 at 10:07am: my3sons - thanks for the effort on the ribbons. I think you have a great idea and please count me in. Jules (Ship 6. Div 927)

Comment by beatrizm (Ship04 Div192) on May 13, 2010 at 9:58am: I like that idea. Is there any place on there we could put div #?

Comment by Jaime (USS Abraham Lincoln) on May 13, 2010 at 8:26am: I came in to work an hour early so that when that call comes in I will have plenty of time to talk to him. I brought my cell phone charger too so I can make sure my phones doesn't go dead in the middle of the call!! I am so excited. After today, one more work day and then onto vacation to see my sailor! I hope you all have a great day and you get letters / phone calls!

Comment by grumsmom on May 13, 2010 at 6:24am: ok, couldn't sleep all night, when I did sleep it as filled with anxious dreams. I had a dream that they were running off the ship after battlestations and we were all there to greet them Brandon was looking aimlessly for me calling out Mom and I kept trying to call his name and nothing came out of my mouth. It was awful, I so can't wait to hear his voice today.

Comment by lovemysailor (ship 14 div 190) on May 13, 2010 at 1:02am: thats great tp hear all the info of you all who got letters! cant wait for letter 2marrow but mainly the im a sailor call whoo hoo cant believe they that right now they r doing bs i cant sleep aaaa

Comment by Traci (Perry's wife Nuke EM) on May 13, 2010 at 12:26am: I love you ladies with daughters! The detail in the letters is fabulous. My husband writes typical guy letters "we ran here, we marched there, i ate this, then i slept" If it weren't for you wonderful moms, I'd have no idea what was going on! Go Division 192!!!! (and all the other divisions too!) :)
A week from right this minute, I will be asleep in a hotel somewhere on my journey toward Chicago. Yay!

Comment by beatrizm (Ship04 Div192) on May 12, 2010 at 11:47pm: TammySue, Let me know if you find out anything. There's probably someplace not too far, and it would be a nice treat for them after all their hard work. it's funny, I was thinking she would want to go an explore Chicago, but she just seems to want he comforting things. :)

Comment by Jeannie (ET) on May 12, 2010 at 11:15pm: (ship 14 Div193) I received a late mother's day card today - my son was actually making jokes in it. Glad he still has his sense of humor. He is counting down the days and told me he was looking forward to seeing me at graduation, I know his group still has the gas chamber and BS ahead of them but he never talks about any of it. Saying prayers and hoping they do great. Does anyone else have information from this group?

Comment by beatrizm (Ship04 Div192) on May 12, 2010 at 10:22pm: I got two letters today, one an actual letter, one a questionnaire I had sent her. Patience starting to wear thin, says she is so tired of BC, her humor is definitely dwindling. Final PFA on Wednesday, Monday is gas chamber which she says is pretty straightforward and the easiest. Tuesday is firefighting class, Thursday they are fighting actual 14-ft fires, Friday is final drill inspection and test 3. RIght now her mood is all about determination and meeting goals, though it does break every now and then into excitement. I asked what her favorite part of BC is and she said "Ha, favorite part? You're funny, Mom! The only good part of BC is knowing how much pride I will have when I get out. And the least favorite? THe stress of knowing that I could be held back if I don't pass everything. Most improved skills: organization (not in her vocabulary prior to BC) and planning ahead (again, not in her vocabulary prior to BC). What has been the biggest help to her during BC? Letters. THey remind me that life is better outside of BC so I should get out ASAP. What has been your biggest challenge? Learning that I come off as rude and mean if I'm not careful. What have you missed the most since you've been in BC? Having my own room with a door I can close. And Daizy (the dog) and you :)

Then I asked her what she wanted to do PIR weekend and that's when we got to the ""Private Benjamin" part: haircut, pedicure/manicure, movies, facial, massage, makeover and SHOPPING!!! (I don't think there's enough time in the weekend for all that....hahaha

Comment by Jess's Mom (Fire Controlman GL) on May 12, 2010 at 10:21pm: Tammyw...thanks so much for info on 192, It sounds like they are all still doing great. I can't wait til the mail come tomorrow. I think I will have my hubby bring her letter to my office if it comes in before noon. With my crazy schedule at work, I never know when I can take lunch. Today, my lunch came and went and I ate some peanuts that were in my desk. Lord know how long they have been there but I ate them. I am still alive so I guess they were fine.

Watching the Flyers game and wishing my daughter was here watching with me. I can't wait to write her the recap of this game.