Re-Post from this morning.. I felt this soo important that I will repost it from time to time.........
OKAY - WORDS OF WARNING AND WISDOM FROM THIS NEW OLD PLANK..... Im reading a lot of posts from the PIR group who just graduated. Salmas group.... I want to give you all some advice since I have now been here, felt it, seen it did/done it....
After PIR - when your Sailors are out for the first time they will be nervous and uncomfortable. They will not be relaxed and joking around too much at first. Remember they have been couped up and beat down for 8 full weeks plus 1! Dont expect most of them to snap back immediately!!! They wont. Actually, I observed that they start to snap back after gone to their schools for a few weeks. They will see blue sky and talk on cell phones and post on Face Book...slowly they will come back to life. They will and must keep their Military Bearings - that is DRILLED into their heads but they will relax and get their thoughts straight I promise. Im just warning yall because I know you are sooo excited and when your Sailor stares off into the distance you are going to wonder what is wrong. Nothing... they are coming to grips with the civilian world that they USED to be part of but now are NOT! It's a lot to take in --- PLUS on top of that getting hugs and kisses and attention and questions that they have not had in 8 weeks !!!! It will be overwhelming to them just yall please be ware of these signs and do not worry or panic! This too shall pass!
Also, alot of these kids are going to have colds and coughs and runny noses. Be prepared for some to be sick and not feel well!!! Their resistance has taken a beating while they have taken a beating! They will be okay. They can get meds with out the fear of being rolled back now. Encourage them to go to the infirmary once in their city of destination for their A or C schools if their sicknesses persist. They have been in frigid cold weather that many are not use too and working hard in it! Of course they are going to be fighting germs.. This too shall pass.
Just saying that, we build ourselves up for such a joyous reunion and IT IS BUT be aware that they will be quiet, and nervous... hang in there with them! Let them talk when they are ready too! Let them sit and watch tv in quiet if that is what they want. Let them go and do or not go and not do what ever they want! My son wanted to eat Chinese - go to the hotel - put on civilian clothes - show us how to fold uniforms, and fold the towels in the bathroom and talk .... we never left the hotel again until 7:00 that night to take him back and shop at the NEX... When he saw his shipmates he looked like he was happier and more in his element than the whole day with us! Rememeber they have lived with their brothers and sisters and away from you for 8 weeks plus some! THEY will NEED adjustment time. So dont take their quietness or stares personally! Dont panic at their colds.. ALL THIS WILL PASS!!
Love yall and yall hang in there... remember Grad N Go was the best day of my life! Yes it is way to short but you make the best of each minute!!!!
theresa --- Id call them again in the am.... not sure about the dead line... they did extend it several times.... but I dont know at this point. But hey it never hurts to call and ask!!!!!
API: AUGUSTA, Ga. - A U.S. Marine reservist collecting toys for children was stabbed when he helped stop a suspected shoplifter in eastern Georgia.
Best Buy sales manager Orvin Smith told The Augusta Chronicle that man was seen on surveillance cameras Friday putting a laptop under his jacket at the Augusta store.
When confronted, the man became irate, knocked down an employee, pulled a knife and ran toward the door. Outside were four Marines collecting toys for the service branch's "Toys For Tots" program.
Smith said the Marines stopped the man, but he stabbed one of them, Cpl. Phillip Duggan, in the back. The cut did not appear to be severe.
The suspect was transported to the local hospital with two broken arms, a broken leg, possible broken ribs, assorted lacerations and bruises he obtained when he fell trying to run after stabbing the Marine.
The suspect, whose name was not released, was held until police arrived. The Richmond County Sheriff's office said it is investigating.
Ersmom- Sooo sorry for the Marine that was stabbed. Glad he wasn't severely hurt. That sure must have been some fall the suspect had with all those injuries, LOL. Interesting story. HOOYAH
Good Wednesday mornings ladies!!! Woow is time flying by now!!! Did you think you would ever get to this point? Now your just almost there. Tickets purchased, hotel reservations, your PIR list complete... directions, gps if you are renting a car without one! If you are not sure what to take go up to the forums area and click on View all - there is a great list in there!!! Now just keep praying for traveling weather for one another!!!
Salma - thank you and I know you are double happy! And double thankyous for your almost Sailors!!!!! yippie!!!
Ersmom - though Im feeling bad of course about the injured Marine... Im just picturing the "fall" (hahaha) the thief took and I can help but giggle! Man that thief picked the wrong day to do his stealing huh! =0D
I will send prayers for your son too David'smom! Thanks Lydia and Salma for your prayers. I hope my Blue Star flag will be waiting for me when we get home.
These are going to be longest days leading up to Christmas, I feel like a kid again waiting to see my son!
There is a PIR list?, I wanted to make sure I was missing something. I still look for the gate pass, even though it wont be ready till next week, I know I am getting impatient. And I am so surprise by those who are packed still, LOL I have not started yet.d
Salma - regretfully no, I will not be able to come. I am moving my little grandson here to live with me that week! Otherwise Id sure have LOVED to have been a part! Thank you for the thoughts!!!!
zacks mom - up in the forum area.... click on View All and look for it it is there! Its a great list!
Suzi, when I talked to my son on Sunday he told me to pray for him today at 930 b/c that was when he was taking his pt test. He said he has great motivation to pass- US for Christmas Day!
HEY YALL --- for those with Recruit/Sailors who will be heading down to Pensacola.. here is a GREAT site. The moderators are excellent!! You might want to go ahead and join it if you have not already done so.. I have not see any of you on there yet like you Ms SALMA!~!!! hahahah
rickysmom - haha I know but dont tell them about the spelling hahahaha!
My son is still in Rescue Swimmer school... he has three more weeks before he finishes that (Thank you Lord for that blessed day!) Then he will most likely be on hold for Rescue Swimmer A school as that seems to be the way right now. Then there will be a graduation yes. I think that would be great to meet !!! I am "assuming" that work will permit me to go to that one - it will be very small and I want to go! However after FRAC when they pin his wings on him might be next year also and Ill only be able to attend one of the two... Soooo - its just all so up in the air now. Once he is in A school (late Feb or March) Ill know much more.
GUESS WHAT...we have a christmas miracle. My brother IS picking my son up on Saturday. I hope he follows all the instructions and it goes off without a hitch. I did the happy dance and screamed and then cried. I am so happy for my son! Wish I would have known earlier so I could have sent my brother a care package for him. They are trying to find a hotel. Thanks for everyones prayers, Prayer really does work. Those people at RTC are so great to our kids! I was so shocked it came together, they were so helpful! Love and Peace to all!!! I am going to continue my happy dance
OH Theresa That is great news!! I am so glad you called. We have talked to them several times and they are awesome in the office..We are doing happy dance with you!
It seems like not so long ago we were all a mess!! Gazillions of questions and crying over everything!! Two weeks from tmro we will be celebrating together at the ramada!!
hope everyone has a very merry christmas!!
To those that get to spend it with their SRs--- give them lots of hugs from all of us!!
My bf will be spending the day with his parents! Yaaay!! As much as I want to be there, I'll be happy with a call! We are soooo close!!!
Here's a beautiful article on the return of the USS Truman. Praise God for bringing home all these sailors to their wives, children and newborn babies.
rickysmom --- Okay my first thought is for your boy. You have not received a call today so Im guessing that no new means he passed that run... Now dont get all excited yet... but had he not passed you prob would have heard from him Im thinking!!!!! So still prayers and fingers crossed!!!!! HOOOOOOYAAAAAA for him!
Salma - oh thank you so much ... Ill miss yall so much too!!!! Ill have Jan call me to tell me how the MnG is going and Ill scream HELLLLOOO to everyone on her speaker phone!!!!
CarlyRae - you have a lovely attitude and Ill bet his parents adore you!
my hero.... you will cry now... you will cry on the plane... you will cry at MnG, you will cry at PIR... no Im sorry you will sob with amazing overwhelmed joy at PIR... you will cry when you hug... you will cry when you part... So drink lots of water yall! Your body is gonna need it!!!! hahahahahahaha LMAO
Val --- hoooooyaaaaaaaa to the Truman... God bless the Geo. Washington and the situation in N Korea and S Korea... I have moms whose Sailors that were granted leave from Japan... get it cancelled because of the heat over there! Prayers vigilant Prayers!!!!!
Yall are just the bomb... love and hugs ... Ill check in before I leave in the am to fly to FL to be with my Sailor and my daughter the nurse! hoooooyaaaa whoop
OK EVERYONE! I will have my cell phone with me at the Meet N Greet, so we will call Lydia and give her a great big HOOOOYAAAAA!!! I invited her, but unfortunately she has other obligations, but we'll all get to say hi to her!!!!
Jan -------- RIGHT whoop whoop I cant wait.. to join yall via cyberspace hahahahaha - love it love it love it!!!!!! Yes moving my 6 year old grand to live with me and hubby!!! Otherwise .. watch out Id be sooo there to party!!! hahahah I know yall will be fine and carry on without me hahahaha!!!! BUT I expect LOTS of MnG pix and PIR.. not just of the Sailors but yall too!!!!!!!! hooooooooyaaaaaaaaa heres to the greatest Navy in the World!!! whoop whoop!!!!
Wait till you talk to her in person!!! She is always so upbeat!!!! She has been a life saver on here, and when I talk to her on the phone. Thank you Lydia, for everything! And it is really only beginning!
does anyone know if we can request to get a spot (to sit) near our divisions. Like I would want to sit in the stands in the bleachers so I can see "ship 12 div 37, or they sit us anywhere gosh that would make me sad--LOL
Do I Hear HOOOOOOOOOYAAAAAAAAs in the house! Im heading to the airport to hop that bird and get to my Sailor and my daughter - I will check in here since Im taking my lap top... so Ill be on tonight!!! whoop!!!
OKAY zachsmom!!!! Yall listen up.... you will be sitting right directly in front of your Division!!!! Yes you will... there will be a cute Sailor in front of each Div area holding up a sign with the number!! Such as "802" etc....... you will find the sign and sit in that area of the bleachers and scream like crazy when your division marches in.... HUGS yall and yes NO NEW IS GOOD NEW ... they must have passed those tests Im thinking! HUGS
Oh Bonnie....that is so difficult to say farewell to a furbaby. Prayers to you as you say farewell to Captain Pappy. I believe your son will be okay..I am sure he wouldn't want Cap't Pappy to suffer.
For those of you traveling this weekend...never driive faster than your guardian angel can fly.
Good Morning All...Merry Christmas eve eve,,lol..lol..Here's wishing everyone a Safe, Happy and Healthy holiday and for those of you getting ready to see your Recruits and Sailors, may you all be surrounded and filled with Love,Peace and Joy as you hold each other and breathe each other in....I am so Happy to hear the wonderful stories of visits working out and people bonding from miles away without ever having met.It has truly been a remarkable journey with all of you, I am so grateful....
Bonnie, I am so sorry for the challenge you have to face at this time of so many mixed emotions. Little Jack sounds like he is ready to be a Christmas Angel and his little spirit will be in your heart always. I am wondering if it would be possible or feasible to not mention it to your recruit. You, of course know best. I just don't know how it will affect him at this point...Those little 4 legged bundles of Love are family members and this is such a highly emotional time to begin with. I will be saying a prayer for all of you as you gain the strength to climb yet one more mountain...
Sending out thoughts and good wishes for all...stay safe everyone....
Bonnie I am so sorry for your loss of Jack at this holiday time. Our beloved cat of over 10 years had to be put down just over a year ago - the vets were wonderful and my daughter held him through the process. Our pets are precious to us and I understand the emptiness you will experience. I'll be praying for you this day.
D~W~G
Wow just read you get 7 days!!!! Awesome
Dec 21, 2010
Lydia (For B - The Sea is Ours)
Re-Post from this morning.. I felt this soo important that I will repost it from time to time.........
OKAY - WORDS OF WARNING AND WISDOM FROM THIS NEW OLD PLANK..... Im reading a lot of posts from the PIR group who just graduated. Salmas group.... I want to give you all some advice since I have now been here, felt it, seen it did/done it....
After PIR - when your Sailors are out for the first time they will be nervous and uncomfortable. They will not be relaxed and joking around too much at first. Remember they have been couped up and beat down for 8 full weeks plus 1! Dont expect most of them to snap back immediately!!! They wont. Actually, I observed that they start to snap back after gone to their schools for a few weeks. They will see blue sky and talk on cell phones and post on Face Book...slowly they will come back to life. They will and must keep their Military Bearings - that is DRILLED into their heads but they will relax and get their thoughts straight I promise. Im just warning yall because I know you are sooo excited and when your Sailor stares off into the distance you are going to wonder what is wrong. Nothing... they are coming to grips with the civilian world that they USED to be part of but now are NOT! It's a lot to take in --- PLUS on top of that getting hugs and kisses and attention and questions that they have not had in 8 weeks !!!! It will be overwhelming to them just yall please be ware of these signs and do not worry or panic! This too shall pass!
Also, alot of these kids are going to have colds and coughs and runny noses. Be prepared for some to be sick and not feel well!!! Their resistance has taken a beating while they have taken a beating! They will be okay. They can get meds with out the fear of being rolled back now. Encourage them to go to the infirmary once in their city of destination for their A or C schools if their sicknesses persist. They have been in frigid cold weather that many are not use too and working hard in it! Of course they are going to be fighting germs.. This too shall pass.
Just saying that, we build ourselves up for such a joyous reunion and IT IS BUT be aware that they will be quiet, and nervous... hang in there with them! Let them talk when they are ready too! Let them sit and watch tv in quiet if that is what they want. Let them go and do or not go and not do what ever they want! My son wanted to eat Chinese - go to the hotel - put on civilian clothes - show us how to fold uniforms, and fold the towels in the bathroom and talk .... we never left the hotel again until 7:00 that night to take him back and shop at the NEX... When he saw his shipmates he looked like he was happier and more in his element than the whole day with us! Rememeber they have lived with their brothers and sisters and away from you for 8 weeks plus some! THEY will NEED adjustment time. So dont take their quietness or stares personally! Dont panic at their colds.. ALL THIS WILL PASS!!
Love yall and yall hang in there... remember Grad N Go was the best day of my life! Yes it is way to short but you make the best of each minute!!!!
Dec 21, 2010
Lydia (For B - The Sea is Ours)
theresa --- Id call them again in the am.... not sure about the dead line... they did extend it several times.... but I dont know at this point. But hey it never hurts to call and ask!!!!!
Dec 21, 2010
D~W~G
Thank you Lydia.
Dec 21, 2010
rickysmom0403(ship 12 div 034)
when I talked to them last week, they said they were extending but they didn't say til when. They might say YES, it doesn't hurt to ask.
Dec 21, 2010
Lydia (For B - The Sea is Ours)
hang in there theresa!!! hugs
Dec 21, 2010
diannep
Dec 21, 2010
ericsmom (ship12 div033)
Dec 21, 2010
D~W~G
Dec 21, 2010
ericsmom (ship12 div033)
Dec 21, 2010
Ersmom CVN71/Roosevelt
November 27, 2010
API: AUGUSTA, Ga. - A U.S. Marine reservist collecting toys for children was stabbed when he helped stop a suspected shoplifter in eastern Georgia.
Best Buy sales manager Orvin Smith told The Augusta Chronicle that man was seen on surveillance cameras Friday putting a laptop under his jacket at the Augusta store.
When confronted, the man became irate, knocked down an employee, pulled a knife and ran toward the door. Outside were four Marines collecting toys for the service branch's "Toys For Tots" program.
Smith said the Marines stopped the man, but he stabbed one of them, Cpl. Phillip Duggan, in the back. The cut did not appear to be severe.
The suspect was transported to the local hospital with two broken arms, a broken leg, possible broken ribs, assorted lacerations and bruises he obtained when he fell trying to run after stabbing the Marine.
The suspect, whose name was not released, was held until police arrived. The Richmond County Sheriff's office said it is investigating.
Dec 21, 2010
tnchell (Vinson Mom/VFA-113)
Ersmom- Sooo sorry for the Marine that was stabbed. Glad he wasn't severely hurt. That sure must have been some fall the suspect had with all those injuries, LOL. Interesting story. HOOYAH
Dec 22, 2010
Lydia (For B - The Sea is Ours)
Good Wednesday mornings ladies!!! Woow is time flying by now!!! Did you think you would ever get to this point? Now your just almost there. Tickets purchased, hotel reservations, your PIR list complete... directions, gps if you are renting a car without one! If you are not sure what to take go up to the forums area and click on View all - there is a great list in there!!! Now just keep praying for traveling weather for one another!!!
Salma - thank you and I know you are double happy! And double thankyous for your almost Sailors!!!!! yippie!!!
Ersmom - though Im feeling bad of course about the injured Marine... Im just picturing the "fall" (hahaha) the thief took and I can help but giggle! Man that thief picked the wrong day to do his stealing huh! =0D
Okay Ill check in later to see who is stirring!
Dec 22, 2010
rickysmom0403(ship 12 div 034)
Dec 22, 2010
rickysmom0403(ship 12 div 034)
Dec 22, 2010
Lydia (For B - The Sea is Ours)
Dec 22, 2010
David's Mom
Dec 22, 2010
rickysmom0403(ship 12 div 034)
I will send prayers for your son too David'smom! Thanks Lydia and Salma for your prayers. I hope my Blue Star flag will be waiting for me when we get home.
These are going to be longest days leading up to Christmas, I feel like a kid again waiting to see my son!
Dec 22, 2010
navymom4e (ship12 div038)
Knowing that we are the next PIR gives me goose bumps!! 15 days ~ I can't believe it!
Dec 22, 2010
zack'smom(ship 12 div 037)
Dec 22, 2010
Lydia (For B - The Sea is Ours)
Salma - regretfully no, I will not be able to come. I am moving my little grandson here to live with me that week! Otherwise Id sure have LOVED to have been a part! Thank you for the thoughts!!!!
zacks mom - up in the forum area.... click on View All and look for it it is there! Its a great list!
Dec 22, 2010
Suzi ship012 div036
Dec 22, 2010
rickysmom0403(ship 12 div 034)
Dec 22, 2010
Lydia (For B - The Sea is Ours)
HEY YALL --- for those with Recruit/Sailors who will be heading down to Pensacola.. here is a GREAT site. The moderators are excellent!! You might want to go ahead and join it if you have not already done so.. I have not see any of you on there yet like you Ms SALMA!~!!! hahahah
http://www.navyformoms.com/group/sailorsinpensicolaflforaschool
Dec 22, 2010
rickysmom0403(ship 12 div 034)
LOL - Lydia- too bad they spelled Pensacola wrong-
Hey is there a graduation for your son's A school in Pensacola? Maybe we can meet then.
Dec 22, 2010
Lydia (For B - The Sea is Ours)
rickysmom - haha I know but dont tell them about the spelling hahahaha!
My son is still in Rescue Swimmer school... he has three more weeks before he finishes that (Thank you Lord for that blessed day!) Then he will most likely be on hold for Rescue Swimmer A school as that seems to be the way right now. Then there will be a graduation yes. I think that would be great to meet !!! I am "assuming" that work will permit me to go to that one - it will be very small and I want to go! However after FRAC when they pin his wings on him might be next year also and Ill only be able to attend one of the two... Soooo - its just all so up in the air now. Once he is in A school (late Feb or March) Ill know much more.
Dec 22, 2010
Ms. Ampi USS Germantown
I'm getting so excited that I can feel my heart pounding!!!! I'm buying my last minute items for the trip.
Hope everyone is doing great!!!!!
Dec 22, 2010
idahojeep
Prayers out to everyone! We are so close!!!!!!!
Good luck to David and Ricky!
Dec 22, 2010
D~W~G
Dec 22, 2010
Ms. Ampi USS Germantown
Love my new Navy plaque, a gift from my sister!!!!
Dec 22, 2010
rickysmom0403(ship 12 div 034)
Dec 22, 2010
CarlyRae (ship12div034)
Hello ladies!!!
I CANT BELIEVE THE CLOCK!!!
WOOOOOHOOOO!!!!
It seems like not so long ago we were all a mess!! Gazillions of questions and crying over everything!! Two weeks from tmro we will be celebrating together at the ramada!!
hope everyone has a very merry christmas!!
To those that get to spend it with their SRs--- give them lots of hugs from all of us!!
My bf will be spending the day with his parents! Yaaay!! As much as I want to be there, I'll be happy with a call! We are soooo close!!!
have a great day!
Dec 22, 2010
BADma
Oh Theresa...that IS great news!! I hope your son has a super Christmas with his uncle!
carlySue..I know huh!! But I'm still cryin at the drop of a hat!
Dec 22, 2010
Val-ACD-(ship 12 div 034)
Here's a beautiful article on the return of the USS Truman. Praise God for bringing home all these sailors to their wives, children and newborn babies.
Dec 22, 2010
Lydia (For B - The Sea is Ours)
rickysmom --- Okay my first thought is for your boy. You have not received a call today so Im guessing that no new means he passed that run... Now dont get all excited yet... but had he not passed you prob would have heard from him Im thinking!!!!! So still prayers and fingers crossed!!!!! HOOOOOOYAAAAAA for him!
Salma - oh thank you so much ... Ill miss yall so much too!!!! Ill have Jan call me to tell me how the MnG is going and Ill scream HELLLLOOO to everyone on her speaker phone!!!!
CarlyRae - you have a lovely attitude and Ill bet his parents adore you!
my hero.... you will cry now... you will cry on the plane... you will cry at MnG, you will cry at PIR... no Im sorry you will sob with amazing overwhelmed joy at PIR... you will cry when you hug... you will cry when you part... So drink lots of water yall! Your body is gonna need it!!!! hahahahahahaha LMAO
Val --- hoooooyaaaaaaaa to the Truman... God bless the Geo. Washington and the situation in N Korea and S Korea... I have moms whose Sailors that were granted leave from Japan... get it cancelled because of the heat over there! Prayers vigilant Prayers!!!!!
Yall are just the bomb... love and hugs ... Ill check in before I leave in the am to fly to FL to be with my Sailor and my daughter the nurse! hoooooyaaaa whoop
Dec 22, 2010
rickysmom0403(ship 12 div 034)
Lydia- no phone call- so I am thinking the same no news is good news!!! But my blue candle is still burning for him and all the SR's.
I hope you have a safe journey tomorrow. Thank you for all your support and advice! Hugs to your Sailor and your daughter too!!!
Dec 22, 2010
idahojeep
Dec 22, 2010
Jan (Ship 04 Div 802)
Dec 22, 2010
Lydia (For B - The Sea is Ours)
Dec 22, 2010
ericsmom (ship12 div033)
Dec 22, 2010
Jan (Ship 04 Div 802)
Dec 22, 2010
David's Mom
Dec 22, 2010
zack'smom(ship 12 div 037)
Dec 22, 2010
Lydia (For B - The Sea is Ours)
Do I Hear HOOOOOOOOOYAAAAAAAAs in the house! Im heading to the airport to hop that bird and get to my Sailor and my daughter - I will check in here since Im taking my lap top... so Ill be on tonight!!! whoop!!!
OKAY zachsmom!!!! Yall listen up.... you will be sitting right directly in front of your Division!!!! Yes you will... there will be a cute Sailor in front of each Div area holding up a sign with the number!! Such as "802" etc....... you will find the sign and sit in that area of the bleachers and scream like crazy when your division marches in.... HUGS yall and yes NO NEW IS GOOD NEW ... they must have passed those tests Im thinking! HUGS
Dec 23, 2010
diannep
Dec 23, 2010
BADma
Dec 23, 2010
BADma
Oh Bonnie....that is so difficult to say farewell to a furbaby. Prayers to you as you say farewell to Captain Pappy. I believe your son will be okay..I am sure he wouldn't want Cap't Pappy to suffer.
For those of you traveling this weekend...never driive faster than your guardian angel can fly.
Dec 23, 2010
BADma
Dec 23, 2010
NavymomGG
Good Morning All...Merry Christmas eve eve,,lol..lol..Here's wishing everyone a Safe, Happy and Healthy holiday and for those of you getting ready to see your Recruits and Sailors, may you all be surrounded and filled with Love,Peace and Joy as you hold each other and breathe each other in....I am so Happy to hear the wonderful stories of visits working out and people bonding from miles away without ever having met.It has truly been a remarkable journey with all of you, I am so grateful....
Bonnie, I am so sorry for the challenge you have to face at this time of so many mixed emotions. Little Jack sounds like he is ready to be a Christmas Angel and his little spirit will be in your heart always. I am wondering if it would be possible or feasible to not mention it to your recruit. You, of course know best. I just don't know how it will affect him at this point...Those little 4 legged bundles of Love are family members and this is such a highly emotional time to begin with. I will be saying a prayer for all of you as you gain the strength to climb yet one more mountain...
Sending out thoughts and good wishes for all...stay safe everyone....
Dec 23, 2010
Val-ACD-(ship 12 div 034)
Dec 23, 2010