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ALUMNI of PIR 9/16/11 TG 44: 13 DIVISIONS (303-314, 944)

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This is a group for all members with a loved one whos PIR date is 9/16/11. Boot camp Families To meet and greet and encourage each other thru BC.

Assistant admin: KimmieM

Members: 111
Latest Activity: Jul 20, 2018

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Comment by Boys R Us(ship07/div303) on August 19, 2011 at 9:38pm: Hey All...Hope everyone has a good weekend! Been kind of in the dumps past couple of days so I haven't posted much. I'll snap out of it. Just really really missing my son!!!Such a rollercoaster..up down up down...I just can't even explain the ache I feel in my heart as I sit here in tears...I want to see him! I want to hug him and never let him go! Sadly....he will go that's what hurts so terribly bad!!! Can someone please tell me when I will stop feeling this ache in my heart?

Comment by tygerh on August 19, 2011 at 9:36pm: This site has definitely been a godsend for me. I may not always have a comment but I do get on and read the comments made and I always feel so much better knowing that we have created a special bond with each other. Thanks to all of you!!!

Comment by John's Mom (Ship 12 DIV 312) on August 19, 2011 at 9:06pm: I definately agree!! It's so wonderful to talk to other's who are going threw the same thing. And to be able to talk to others with SR in the same DIV and PIR date is so wonderful.

Comment by Julie on August 19, 2011 at 8:48pm: I agree with anita 100%!! I hope to go to the Meet 'n Greet! A good way to spend the Thrusday night anyway! And I'm glad to have met the people on here that I did, because I'd be totally LOST if it wasn't for this site! THANK YOU TOO ALL OF YOU!! <3

Comment by Anita n Ohio on August 19, 2011 at 8:42pm: I hope I get to meet you guys at the Meet 'n Greet because there's going to be so many of "us" at PIR, unless we have neon signs on point us out - we'll never find each other on that special Friday! After all this is said and done, I hope we are able to keep in contact as to the paths our Sailors take and be there for each other. This is just the beginning of dealing with military life for us. God bless our SRs and US as we stand tall, strong and proud to support them on their journey. LOVE YA GUYS!!!! {{{{{ hugs to everyone }}}}}

Comment by shoprat on August 19, 2011 at 8:14pm: KimmieM, I agree with you...ditto; LIKE!

Comment by shoprat on August 19, 2011 at 8:12pm: My daughters Dad found a posting on Navy Recruit Training Command (facebook), basically said that the recruits that are staying at Great Lakes for A school will have 4-5 hours to move on Friday after PIR, then can spend weekend liberty with their families (back to base at night). The recruits going somewhere else will fly out Saturday, as early as 2:00 am, to their destinations for A school. Parents are encouraged to visit with them at the airport. The only reason this would be different is that airline tickets could not be found for Saturday flights...

Comment by Ruth, Gun's Mom on August 19, 2011 at 6:28pm: If any of you are close enough to drive to Davenport, Iowa, on Sunday, come on over! I've got a bunch of Navy moms and community packing up some love to send to some deployed sailors. If you're close enough to get involved somewhere with Molly's Adopt a Sailor (find the group on here), do it or start your own little hometown group. Legion Auxiliary ladies and Marine Moms love to help, so you aren't alone if you can find some. It's one of the ways I keep busy--volunteering for other veterans and service members.

Comment by sheshe866 (SHIP02 DIV944) on August 19, 2011 at 5:55pm: Fireteamleaderwife..... wow!!!! You made me cry. I praise God for keeping your marriage strong. And its so Kool to see others do the same thing. Excited for and sending ,prayers amd warm thoughts your way.

Comment by FireTeamLeaderWife aka FTLW on August 19, 2011 at 5:44pm: Ladies-I have to apologize for being MIA for a while. You see my DH came home from a six month tour in Iraq about 5 weeks ago. Post-deployment is...real. As is Pre-deployment-or what I equal to h*** on earth-and the actual deployment. So been busy reconnecting and adjusting- but EXTREMELY happy!

Even though separation is hard we have been blessed to make our marriage stronger...even after 31 years together. It can be done ladies!

God is good.