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ALUMNI OF PIR 06/29/2012 TG 33 — 12 Divisions (195–204, 814 & 933)

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Location: GREAT LAKES IL
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Latest Activity: May 29, 2014

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Comment by mom of 11 ship 04 div 814 on June 2, 2012 at 8:31pm: Sent a letter today and included the meal plan from last week. I always print out a weekly dinner menu and post it on the fridge so I included it in my letter. My SR was always looking ahead to see what was planned for dinner. Though it might make him smile. I also printed lyrics to 3 of my favorite workout songs that I know he likes and sent those.

Comment by mareluc(Ship11/Div196/PIR 6/29) on June 2, 2012 at 6:52pm: So far haven't heard anything so we are going with No news is good news!!! I know he can do this....he just has to believe in himself!!!!!

Comment by smokie (ship12 Div 203) on June 2, 2012 at 3:30pm: . I know when my SR gets to A school it will be better because he can have his phone and Kindle to communicate with all. I want to get Skype. ?spelling. I am learning so much with my SR in the Navy and making friends. Going to get flowers to plant around the house , it is a beautiful day in Ohio. Count down 26 days

Comment by smokie (ship12 Div 203) on June 2, 2012 at 3:11pm: Mareluc, They need encouragement. I sent more funny cards and some pictures printed on paper. I hear that my SR is tired and humbled from this experience of BC. Like diannep said, They need to work as a team and help each other also .Everything that is hard to attain, becomes something you cheerish for achieving later. I know he will make the right decision. We will all meet soon. Be proud and strong

Comment by diannep on June 2, 2012 at 2:36pm: AMEN, marelu!: Shin splints/stress fractures are very common in bootcamp. If they delay him in training, I hope that he will get more motivated when he meets others in RCU who are going through the same thing. Teamwork to get it done! He probably was just having a "low moment" and hopefully is feeling more optimistic now.

Comment by mareluc(Ship11/Div196/PIR 6/29) on June 2, 2012 at 10:09am: Thanks you all! I honestly can't understand why he is having such a hard time with this. This has been his dream since he was 10. Last year he was in the SWONEC program and he was doing great! He was so motivated and couldn't wait to leave for basic. I am just hoping each day will get better ! 26 more days to go! I know he can do this - he has to believe in himself!!!

Comment by ReneeBC on June 2, 2012 at 8:53am: mareluc,

I think if your son only has shin splints and is, otherwise, a good fit for the navy, they will talk him into doing what it takes to carry on. He also has your wisdom and voice in his head. If he thinks, what would Mom say, he'll hear your answer. :)

Comment by ReneeBC on June 2, 2012 at 8:41am: Lala,

I've enlisted the help of my daughter (I hope to hear back from her today) in the hope that she will get the music on his iPod if I ship it to her with an iTunes card. SHE lives in civilization. LOL

I don't know a specific rate for my son. All I know is AW- Advanced Technical Field. I believe he will be speaking to someone about classification this week. He signed on for an extra to years to be "in the air", the trade off is that they get to pick his job, though I guess he gets to narrow the field with a list of favorites. ?? See how much I know? Not.

Comment by marcyl(Ship11Div197) on June 2, 2012 at 12:20am: Mareluc... I know how you feel.. Not knowing is so hard.. But as they say.. No News is Good News.. My daughter has been through "hell" but she is now thriving.. as well as your son will be. Have faith!! It all works itself out!! Just know you're not alone! We're all with you !!

Comment by mareluc(Ship11/Div196/PIR 6/29) on June 1, 2012 at 11:28pm: Thanks smokie. When my son called last week he was so down and depressed the first words he said was I want to come home. I had about 2 min to talk to him and try to make him feel better. All week I was praying for a positive letter from him saying things were getting better.....oh boy! Maybe next week's letter will be that one!