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PIR 7/8/11, TG34-10 Divisions (219-226, 815 & 934)
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This is for all of us who have recruits graduating from RTC on July 8th, 2011. Here we can all support each other through the long separation and prepare to see our US Navy Sailors for the first time after RTC.
Location: Great lakes, IL
Members: 73
Latest Activity: Jun 1, 2013
Discussion Forum
After PIR-Friday and Saturday Departures (What is Grad n Go?)
Started by FireTeamLeaderWife aka FTLW. Last reply by Darlene Jul 11, 2011. 6 Replies 0 Likes
Ship 12 Div. 225 PIR July 8, 2011
Started by zana_72(Ship 12 Div 225). Last reply by MidwestMom Jul 11, 2011. 176 Replies 0 Likes
What to wear/bring to PIR
Started by FireTeamLeaderWife aka FTLW. Last reply by diannep Jul 7, 2011. 0 Replies 0 Likes
Comment Wall
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Comment by joel's_rackie on June 1, 2011 at 8:01pm
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No letters here also...
I guess all we could do now is wait and write our SRs tons of letters... No news is good news..
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Comment by navynrocks (1201M) on June 1, 2011 at 7:50pm
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I with ya Mosita1991. Im so obsessed i will not leave the house until hubby gets home to Man the phones, I did yard work today with the phone attached to me.
This has got to be one of the most nerve racking things ever.
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we received a quick call saturday ,my son is ship 12 division 223 which is a push division he says they barely have time to turn around and that he did get 2 of my letters but they have no MPO and he wrote 2 letters that he couldnt get out ,we have received no letters yet , so im thinking still no one to do mail ,i thought they would volunteer someone at thois point. eek.
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Comment by diannep on June 1, 2011 at 7:31pm
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Welcome MyBernie!
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Comment by My Bernie Ship 3 Division 222 on June 1, 2011 at 7:23pm
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My son in on ship 3 division 222 hello
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Comment by ProudNavyMomNanette on June 1, 2011 at 6:08pm
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No letter or phone call as of today either - Ship 03 Div 222.
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Comment by Rob(ship12 div.219) on June 1, 2011 at 5:26pm
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No letter today for ship 12 div. 219 either. :(
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Comment by Susie2916 on June 1, 2011 at 5:17pm
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MidwestMom - I also liked the post! It was very reassuring to those spouses at home. My spouse was gone out of town more days than home and that even held true for me. When you need them they aren't available, but strength will get you though. And for the spouses with kids (goto the bathroom scream into a pillow) and then you will be fine. The bathroom for 5 minutes keeps you sain. LOL. It will all be ok and just remember you are never alone you always have the N4M site and you will find people in the same boat(no pun intended).
Ship 12 DIV 225 - Has anyone received any letters yet? :0( not here yet today. I just keep sending letters and waiting for a call or letter, just something to say I'm fine, I miss you, I love you, just something. I keep telling myself that no news is good news;0} Everyone have a nice evening will check back later!!!!
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Great post, MidWestMom: I wish you could post that on each of the active PIR groups for the wives/fiances/gfs to see. So many have expressed doubt in being able to "handle it." I think your post is so encouraging....
AMEN, rackie!
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Jeremiah 29:11
"For I know the plans I have for you," says the Lord. "They are plans for good and not for disaster, to give you a future and a hope."Blessed morning to everyone!
We may struggle at times but we know that God is always in control! We lift up all our worries to you Lord Jesus!
Thank you for all your support and validating that what I feel is normal.. I'm so glad to find a unique family here..
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