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Sailors in Naples, Italy
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A group for anyone who has a Sailor in Naples or is about to go,lets share tips and ideas!!!
Members: 48
Latest Activity: Nov 8, 2021
Discussion Forum
New to Naples
Started by Lisa (03/116). Last reply by Libertythruthem Feb 24, 2016. 4 Replies 0 Likes
Arrived in Naples
Started by J Quintana. Last reply by J Quintana Mar 5, 2015. 7 Replies 1 Like
our son told us today hes going to naples too from 4 yrs in japan a reup hi all
Started by japanmom. Last reply by japanmom Jul 14, 2014. 4 Replies 2 Likes
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Comment by Rachel's Mom (Ship 02 Div 929) on April 7, 2012 at 12:02pm
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Welcome Jana! Skype is my lifeline to my daughter Rachel. I talk or chat with her daily. Your son is going to have so much fun. My husband and I are jealous of all the stuff Rachel is doing. Again welcome!!!!!
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Comment by sheryl Navy 2 on April 7, 2012 at 10:01am
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@jana your son is going to be fine . He will have so many new things to experience . My sailor has been in Italy since early Feb. and loves it . This is a great group of moms .
Happy Easter and Passover to you all and your familes
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Comment by Jana on April 6, 2012 at 11:30pm
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I'm glad to find this group. I spoke with my son for the last time tonite before he flies to Naples tomorrow. I can't believe that he is going to be so far away and that I won't be able to see him for 2 years. I am hoping that my daughter and I will be able to go visit him in the summer of 2013. That will be a good high school graduation present for her.
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Pam....please post pictures of the homecoming! I'm so excited for you and your family.
Adele...there is a group of them going to Sorrento this weekend. Rachel just started signing up for all the tours and things that the Navy was sponsoring. She would volunteer with the local charities just so she could met other people. I will ask Rachel to let me know the next time they have a day at the beach.
Happy Easter to all....
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Comment by Pam on April 3, 2012 at 10:41am
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Sheryl - I had a great time in Chicago! I can't believe you still have snow up there! We have been in the 80's since the first part of March here. It did get cold on my last day in Chicago. Needless to say, I get off the plane in Atlanta with a sweatshirt and jacket! Which of course, made my husband and daughter laugh because they're in shorts and t-shirts. The nerve of them! Looking forward to seeing my son in a couple days. It has been way too long!
Rachel's Mom - Jamie hits his two year mark in the Navy on April 13.
Adele - tell Drew to hang in there. Once he makes friends, he'll start traveling. My son has seen some amazing things since he's been there.
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Adele...so sorry you are feeling sad...Rachel has been in the Navy for 1 year as of the 5th of April. She just got back to Italy. It's so hard on us mom's, when you know your child is going through tuff times. Rachel had a tuff time when she first got there. I know a bunch of the kids get together for "Sunday fun day" at one of the local beaches. Maybe your son can check that out. I have my Skype on at work all day long, just waiting for Rachel to get on. Skype is my lifesaver!!
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Hi Pam , how was your weekend in Chicago ? I expect your home is getting excited for Jamie's return about now ?
Enjoyed my few days last week back in Boston cleaning toilets and the house , wasn't happy to have to come back to Buffalo and in the snow Friday night :(
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Hi Adele- its a big adjustment . If anything I think the busying they are the better . My son had just got started in the clinic then was pulled to do security training . He was bummed but didn't let it get to him . He told me yesterday he will work with MAA so maybe with your sailor ? This is a great group of moms to be part of , helped me a lot .
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Adele - that is so heartbreaking.. It will take some time to adjust and learn his way around. My son left for Italy right after A School and eight weeks of training in San Diego. Very hard having them so far away. We have kept an eye on airfare and although it was not in our budget at this time to visit him, he will be home soon for the first time in 15 months. It was cheaper for us to help pay his way home! I often wonder how many make the military their career choice and move from place to place. Good luck to your son and like Debbie said, keep sending care packages, letters, cards - anything that will be a pick me up for him!
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Comment by Debbie (Stephen's mom) on April 1, 2012 at 8:23pm
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Adele we are here for you and we all understand. You were so lucky that you got to see him so much, count your blessings. Now just think about all the wonderful places your son is going to see. Just think of all of the gift he should be buying you, lolololol This will give you a chance to travel to see him. I have cried many tears over my son being so far away, it got easier. Skype was a life saver for me. I had my computer on all the time and could not wait for skype to go off. lol Try not to be too sad. Stephen is good thanks for asking. Is your son going to be a lifer?
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