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Comment by Chantily6971 on June 28, 2013 at 11:47am

asthma tends to usually take longer

Comment by donnad on June 27, 2013 at 3:28pm

Mom Ship 12 Div 289 -Address your letters to your daughter, as follows:

SR Last Name, First Name, Middle Initial

Ship 5
3610 Illinois Street
Great Lakes, IL
60088-3118

When she arrives on Ship 5, have her ask for a job; i.e., mail, laundry, etc.  It will help the time pass.  My son was in charge of laundry for his Sep division, and he said it did help pass the time.  I also wrote frequently and the mail, the phone calls they can make twice weekly is a Godsend for them.  It is still a very difficult place and a tough situation to be in.  I'm not going to sugar-coat it.  They get through it; really need their moms support, letting them know all is well.  Do not be afraid to phone Legal Affairs yourself if, after 7 days, your daughter does not have an appointment scheduled with Legal.  I did it; it does help. Since I am one of the moms who have gone through this, and my son has been home for a few weeks, happy to answer any more questions you might have.

Comment by Steph Proud AG Mom on June 26, 2013 at 11:05am

Eagerly waiting for my call today- to find out if she has been to legal yet.. her room is ready-- she got Ship 5 on June 14th.. so legal should be any day now, and hoping for a her to be home prior to July 4th..

Comment by Chantily6971 on June 26, 2013 at 10:35am

Wow.  You guys have no idea what the support on this ship 5 group is doing for me.  You are helping me through one of the worst experiences of my life.  I just want my son home where I can make sure he is okay.  It is going to be a while, though.  He just got to ship 5 friday.  I still don't know the details of what happened.

Comment by Susan844 (Ship 04 Div 284) on June 26, 2013 at 12:36am

Thank you so much to those of you who have been through this earlier and are checking back in to let us know how your sons and daughters are doing.  It truly give me great hope.  God has his plan, although I sometimes get so sick of hearing that, even though I believe it, just knowing that you have been through this and are kind enough to help us all understand the process is truly uplifting for those of us hurting for our kids.  Thank you.  Something has to be said for the spirit of Ship 5 alumni!

Comment by texasmom on June 26, 2013 at 12:01am

Hi Ship 5 Moms and Dads.  I got that same dreaded phone call from my son 3 weeks into his BC and it was heart wrenching to say the least.  My son has been home for about 2 weeks now and is trying to get his life back on track.  I have been reading these posts and hope I can offer some helpful advise.  I just spoke with my son about the concerns of trips home and money.  What he told me was to have your sons/daughters talk with their head Yoeman or Unit counselor when they get to SEPS about going to the Navy Fed (bank).  They may have to set up a time to go.  If they don't have a Navy account have them discuss what their options are with the Yoeman or the UC, they can offer them guidence.  He had lots of positive things to say about the people in SEPS and how helpful they were.  As for coming home, they are not told what day they are coming home until 1-2 days before leaving.  As for the time of arrival, I got the phone call that morning that he would be landing at 11:30pm.  So just be prepared.  In the meantime, be positive when you talk to them, offer reassurance, and let them know they did not fail.  Many kids aren't brave enough to take the sets our kids took and that's huge!!  My son is beginning to get back on his feet but it was a roller coaster ride at first.  Just bare with them.  Maybe suggest counseling when they get home.  This site has been a God sent for me, even now.  God bless you all.  My thoughts and prayers are with you and your families. 

Comment by Robynkm on June 25, 2013 at 10:50pm

hello ship 5 parents, I haven't been on in a while. Pop in once in awhile. My son has been home a little over 6 months now, back in college & doing great. He had talked about going back, I had hoped he would but he is loving school & is looking forward to the future. I think I had a harder time getting over this than he did. He was sent home due to missing some paperwork on an MRI done 3 years ago. He told some of the thing that happened while at BC & I understand why he wouldn't want to go back. It is true it will take 2-3 week to get travel date, it was 5 weeks before my SR got home, due to the large numbers in S5. As for when they get to come home, most do get to fly home unless the live close then its bus or train. My SR came home in PT sweats, tennis shoes, ugly glasses (LOL) a really nice jacket, a backpack full of everything he could cram into it. he said some of the guys tied their boots to their backpacks but he hated them & left them on his bed. One thing to remember if they are flying there is the USO in all airports. They were a godsend for us. We were called on Sunday & he would be home on Monday afternoon. He called Morning morning "we are on our way to the airport" They dropped them off at the airport, 25 of them, at 10:45am. Around noon he called to tell us he was at the USO flight was cancelled due to bad weather. The USO gave them food, drinks & let them call home. It was 7 cancelled flights & 22 hours before he got home. USO gave them a place to sleep with pillow & blanket. Those people are angels. While on S5 the best thing you can do for you child is to stay positive & write them every day. I pray daily for the families  & SR's on ship 5. I have walked in your shoes, it will get better.

Comment by Chantily6971 on June 25, 2013 at 10:01pm

I just sent you a friend request.  A few of us on here on going through the same thing.  My son called me crying on Friday night with the same news.  He didn't want to talk about why and I still don't know what happened.  They are going to let her communicate via facebook in a few days if she is on facebook.  If you are on there, send her a message and she will get it faster than mail.  She has to pay 5 dollars for it, so if she has no money, send her her atm card if she has one.  I will inbox you the address of ship 5 tomorrow.  As tough as this is, when you talk to her, keep everything positive.  They feel horrible right now.  We have to build them back up.  My son said the food is good and they get to watch movies sometimes.  They are allowed at least 2 phone calls per week so keep your phone near you.  He said they have couches and board games.  They wake up at 6am and have to clean up.  Once in a while, they have to stand watch for 2 hours.  Though the phone number is on this site, many of the moms told me not to call because then our kid gets harassed for the rest of the time because their "mommy" called.  Hang in there.  We can support each other.

Comment by Susan844 (Ship 04 Div 284) on June 25, 2013 at 3:55pm

Thanks for the advice on sending money for the travel home.  My son still has not seen legal, so he won't be home for a couple of weeks at a minimum and will be traveling from Chicago to L.A.  Sadly, he will be there on Independence Day.  When you see your child's lifelong dream dashed, it is such a grieving process.  

Comment by Chantily6971 on June 25, 2013 at 3:21pm

Marylou-I contacted my congressman and got a call back, but it didn't do much good.  They said if they do a congressional inquiry, it will take longer because it has to go through the Pentagon.  I don't think they get any travel money and from what I hear, they may owe the Navy money when they get back, for all the uniforms they will never want to wear.  Sadly, I guess we just have to wait this out, but it is very difficult.  I am so glad I have you and the other moms to talk to.

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