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PIR 5/6/2011 (Divisions 157-166, 809, 925)

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Comment by Sherry/Coreysmom/1201-5 on May 3, 2011 at 2:33pm: Defiancemom--Great News! Thanks for sharing it here. I don't always looks at the other div posts.

The recruiter called earlier & just about gave me a heart attack. Imagine waiting for the oh so important call and the caller ID says "Navy Recruiting Station"! They are needing more paperwork! Arrrrrrggggg

This waiting is torture!

Comment by velvetlace on May 3, 2011 at 2:03pm: Defiance Mom---

I am so happy that your son is now a sailor. What a relief! How great!!! I am so happy for you and your sailor. Congratulations!!! Mary

Comment by Defiance Mom on May 3, 2011 at 1:59pm: Everyone: I posted this on the Ship 12, Div 159 Board, but I thought I would also post it here. After much delay, many tears, and just a little bloodshed, I was able to talk to my son today and he is officially a Sailor!! As you might recall, he was pulled from his scheduled BS last week due to illness (which we only knew due to Martian). In speaking with the PAO Monday morning, they indicated he was to have run BS Sunday night so we should expect a call Monday night. Well . . . we received no such call. I was beside myself (I don't take disappointment well). My husband called the PAO again this morning asking whether he had misunderstood what he was told Monday morning or if there been additional delays due to his health. Upon checking, the PAO told my husband that my son would be calling shortly and my husband told them to call me (only because the PAO said it would be good news). My son called me probably 10 minutes later. The reason he didn't call last night was because he was in another division and when they went to place their calls, he wasnt' sure it pertained to him and he didn't know we were waiting to hear from him. Though I was very happy to hear from him, I was tempted to reach through the phone and choke him (but I kept that to myself).

He will return to his 159 divison this afternoon and graduate with them on Friday as was originally planned. He can't wait to see everyone, he still seemed a little under the weather but much better than the last time I spoke with him. My connection was awful for some reason and we only spoke for about 10 minutes, but at least I can talk to him again in only a few days.

Thank you all for your prayers and honest expressions of concern for our family and our SR . . . (or rather our Sailor). I have to also show appreciation to the fine group within the RTC Public Affairs Office. They quickly responded and fixed our issue to our complete satisfaction. They put that call together from thin air and it was very much appreciated.

Comment by navygf (04/809) on May 3, 2011 at 1:59pm: I am going crazy.... looking at my phone every 2 minutes.... everyone as anxious as I am?

Comment by diannep on May 3, 2011 at 1:32pm: NashvilleNavyMom: We veterans have heard good reports of that Springhill Suites up there. I understand the staff is very accommodating. They are located right next to the WalMart shopping center...a couple of restaurants are right there in the shopping center. We ate at one with our sailor.

Comment by diannep on May 3, 2011 at 1:30pm: foreverMom: I believe most airlines offer this discount. So glad your nephew can be there!

Comment by mamasan 4/809 on May 3, 2011 at 1:22pm: Sooner girl, thanks for the information. I appreciate your understanding, you totally know where we're at! Calls should start in just over an hour!

Comment by Mom2aSailor on May 3, 2011 at 1:05pm: I can't wait for this to be OVER! LOL I am a total wreck today! :)

Comment by soonergirl99 12/159~5/6/11~Big E on May 3, 2011 at 1:00pm: B said the pizza party is Thursday night. He also said they missed breakfast because of the capping ceremony and having to clean the ship. They were able to eat lunch earlier than normal and then they were taken to the NEX so they could buy candy, pop, etc. B said he bought a Red Bull at the NEX since he knew they wouldn't be able to go to sleep until 8:00 pm (2000). They started making their "I'm a Sailor" calls after they returned from the NEX.