Carly, I think I have the car situation worked out my sister is helping me.
GG Love those book ideas I am going to look them up. New book I would like is called The Brave by Evans.I heard about it on NPR about bravery through a fiction story. I am not sure if it would be good or bad for my SR but I will read it.
Kimberli61 I bought my SR two challenge coins one engraved, and he has the one and only christmas present this year in our family. This trip, tee hee.
I think this is a list of things we will do while waiting for my turn with SR
When I actually get my Son I think I will just cook all day and maybe we will go to the mall, somthing he likes. We shall see. But my plan is to get up early and cook breakfast, run and pick him up come back and open his stocking with little things in it. Cook and cook and cook. Back etc. Its so funny I have one suit case that just has spices and food items (non paritialbles) London's snacks. I have the pesto and the cheese grater...just laughing thinking about it. But I REALLY WANT IT TO FEEL HOMEY FOR HIM! Oh I can not wait. I am preparing to keep myself very busy after I drop him off and trying to focus on what I will do, so the fact that I will not see him again for another 3 months, wont get to me too much. Keep it together Ladies when you say goodbye, remeber it will not be too long before you see them again. If you can make it through this you are doing great. Here is a poem I found and sent to my son after his brother died and it was like we were loosing him too to the Navy. I knew I had to let him go and spread his wings. He was Happy and excited about the Navy and I can now say, It was the best thing he could have ever, ever done. I have grown so much!
I realize there may be conflicting info. I just don't want to miss this phone call. I missed the very first one that she was given and was heartbroken. I think she would be heartbroken if I missed this one. I have been glued to my phone for the past 9 weeks. I'm sooo ready for this to be over. Like every other person here..
Thanks for all the help you have given. I don't post much but am here to read often.
Thanks so much to everyone who offered to help me get ribbons to one of your fellow moms. I am going to have to overnight them to the residence inn. I can drive to knoxville in 2 hours but the post office can't get overnight express mail there until thursday. I know you all are so proud and excited to see your sailors. Have a great time and travel safely.
WoW...Thanks Theresa, I needed that..What a good cry...I think I have officially melted the snow from the east coast to Chicago with that one...it also cleared my sinuses to get on the plane in the morning..lol..lol...I too have been extremely restless..barely slept thinking about all the recruits going through BS last night. Used the time to send good wishes and prayers to the SR's and loved ones..they do the work, we do the wishing... another team effort..hahaha
Ok waiting for that call and shopping for boots today! Anyone taking a shuttle from the Chicago airport on Thurs. around 3pm we have our daughter flying in there and doing that, I am booking it today she is going to the residence Inn, we fly into Milwaukee. We got our son an underwater camera for Christmas as he is going for Navy Diver, hadn't thought of a graduation gift, for sure bringing him cookies,gingersnaps and chocolate chips. See you in three days!!
Thank you to everyone for your encouragement over the past 8 weeks. I do not know how I managed it having both my sons in boot camp at the same time. I am actually glad now that they had this experience together and they will remember this Navy ride for the rest of their lives. Who knows what tomorrow will bring for our sailors? I am so proud of all of them and all of us for making it through together! See you all at M&G and praying for good news today!
I am sending an overnight shipment of ribbons to the Residence Inn in Waukegan this afternoon. They will be there by 3pm on Thursday. If anyone would like ribbons that I make delivered to this hotel and you can pick them up at the front desk let me know ASAP. I accept PayPal for the payment and today only shipping is free. You can see pics on my page. Thanks so much to all of you who already ordered and received your ribbons. If you want ribbons add me as a friend and add your phone number in the friend request so I can contact you quickly. LaLa
I know everything is unpredictable and we never really know what the story is until it's done but when I spoke to my son the other day, he told me when BS was and by the time I got off the phone it had drifted away on a wing and a prayer...What I do know is that he mentioned tuesday.SO... if they didn't go last night then I'm pretty sure it will be tonight...just thought I would toss that out there..I am so frazzled..hahaha..time to relax and get a pedicure !! lol..
I'm still trying to figure out transportation from Midway Airport to the Ramada on Jan 6th flight arrives at 1:35pm for my 13yr old and myself. I heard taxi can be pretty expensive. Any suggestions or deals you've come across??
Ms Ampi - I arrive at Midway at 3:00 pm from Denver, CO if you do not mind the wait I would be more than happy to give you a ride to the Ramada.
I do not know why I did not think of this earlier, but if there is a family that can not attend the graduation and you sailor would like to spend his/her liberty with my family they would be more than welcome.
Good luck with battle stations today. Funny when I spoke to my daughter on Sunday she had a few MUST items she wants.. a Butterfinger and two bags of hot Cheetos oh and for lunch she wants McDonalds she craving it. I cant wait to hug her...........
we land at midway at 9:40 am on the 6th and we are taking the subway to the bus station to the train..... If we get in on time... My girls think I am crazy but I think it will be fun..... the subway is a short ride and so is the bus.. then the train ride is I think a little over an hour ride.. then taking a taxi from the train station to the Ramada Inn its only like 2 miles at that point.... I think it will be fun....
ONLY 3 MORE SLEEPS AND WE GET TO SEE OUR HANDSOME/BEAUTIFUL SAILORS!!!!
WOOOOHOOOOOO!!!!!
Thank you ladies so much for all the support and info over the last few weeks. I seriously would not have made it without you and my sailors letters. Living alone, having a demanding job, and friends/family who could not relate or understand was very very hard but you wonderful moms helped me through(youre all like the mom I never had)!! Thank you so much LYDIA for keeping us positive and in high spirits!!
Cant wait for my call today! and keeping my fingers crossed for good weather and transportation to work out!!
When I talked to my SR last Thursday the one thing he wants me to bring is his boxer!!! he said some of the guys are at the point of not wearing anything instead of those tighty whity, that really made me laugh
Funny stories:) I would like to say thank you once again. This whole process of being a Navy mom has made me a better person., As a single mom myself, Its easily to get caught up on busy schedules and never have time to stop and smell the roses.
I'm still amazed by all of us..being states away yet we became overnight families who shared many tears of sadness and joy. I do really hope we keep in touch after PIR.
I know for a fact that I will always be eternal grateful to North Point Christian Church for what they do yearly for our lonely Sailors. I will donate every year towards the dinner for the future Sailors during the holidays.
I'm in awww by each of you:) Gotta go...running late for an appointment this morning. Have an awesome day.
Ms Ampi - did you see Kellys post below? You did not comment back. She has offered to drive you if you can wait on her to get in... perhaps send her an email so yall can work out the details!
Hey Ms Ampi....does your daughter play softball? Gee...the hot cheetos MUST be a softball thing...my daughter's fave. My SR only cares about pizza and steak while we're there....as I already knew. He mentioned something about us having dinner with his buddy's family on Friday night!
I am sorry to not be able to offer rides on Thursday. We are renting a car at Miday but there are 4 of us .We arrive around 1030AM on Southwest Airlines...anyone else?
Ok I AM glad I am not the only one with transport stress. Well not really wishing anyone stress. I am coming into Milwaukee at 11 am. I think my sister has pretty much commited to helping me. I can give anyone a ride. Carly you are 1 and already on board, right?
shuttle from midway is 50 if you find someone to split it with I am sure it would be cheaper. Shuttle from Milwaukee is the number Jessica sent out a day or so ago. I would repost but I packed it already.
I will be at Midway at 3:55 wearing my navy sweatshirt proudly!!!!! So if you see me just yell!!!! Can't wait to meet everyone and I hope that everyone gets the phone call and has a very safe trip!!!
THANK YOU AGAIN FOR EVERYONE'S SUPPORT- COULDN'T OF DONE IT WITHOUT ALL OF YOU!!!
What a relief... I just called you Salma but maybe you where on the phone with your sailor... yippy do day.... The sailor is on his way.. see you all friday..
Just hung up w/my son. He sounds so tired!! He said the capping ceremony was their graduation. He said he cried it was so moving. He said when they removed their recruit caps and the RDC's gave them their Navy caps was WOW. He goes Mom I am a United States Navy Sailor and I earned it! Oh boy I am crying. Friday can't get here fast enough now. He said the hardest part is now. they have to stay awake til 10 and they have been up since 6a yesterday.
HOOOOOOOYAHHHHHH!!!! I AM SO EXCITED!!! AND YES I KNOW I'M IN ALL CAPS!!!! SO, SO PROUD OF OUR YOUNG MEN AND WOMEN!! AND OF COURSE LIKE ALL MOMS ON HERE...PROUD OF MY SON IN PARTICULAR!!!
@ Kimber & David's Mom...I just read your posts. My Sailor wants his boxers too!!! That is so funny. Also, he told me to bring some Grippos & Big Red. Lol!! Its so funny what everyone's sailors are requesting.
He CALLED HIS GIRLFRIEND..... i sent a text that said you better not be on the phone with N*******, she sent me a text back said he is calling you now..... I did not even get 20 sec. and no he did not say mom a SAILOR but he had time to tell her.......Happy and mad and sad and HAPPY all at the same time
becki - Why is it that girlfriends seem to trump mommies?? Im glad my son does and did not have one yet!!!! But I have read so many comments exactly like yours! ugggggggg.... well at least you know he passed and is a Sailor now! Pinch him after you kiss him on Friday ! hahahahahaha
D~W~G
Carly, I think I have the car situation worked out my sister is helping me.
GG Love those book ideas I am going to look them up. New book I would like is called The Brave by Evans.I heard about it on NPR about bravery through a fiction story. I am not sure if it would be good or bad for my SR but I will read it.
Kimberli61 I bought my SR two challenge coins one engraved, and he has the one and only christmas present this year in our family. This trip, tee hee.
I think this is a list of things we will do while waiting for my turn with SR
When I actually get my Son I think I will just cook all day and maybe we will go to the mall, somthing he likes. We shall see. But my plan is to get up early and cook breakfast, run and pick him up come back and open his stocking with little things in it. Cook and cook and cook. Back etc. Its so funny I have one suit case that just has spices and food items (non paritialbles) London's snacks. I have the pesto and the cheese grater...just laughing thinking about it. But I REALLY WANT IT TO FEEL HOMEY FOR HIM! Oh I can not wait. I am preparing to keep myself very busy after I drop him off and trying to focus on what I will do, so the fact that I will not see him again for another 3 months, wont get to me too much. Keep it together Ladies when you say goodbye, remeber it will not be too long before you see them again. If you can make it through this you are doing great. Here is a poem I found and sent to my son after his brother died and it was like we were loosing him too to the Navy. I knew I had to let him go and spread his wings. He was Happy and excited about the Navy and I can now say, It was the best thing he could have ever, ever done. I have grown so much!
A Son is born
Life goes on
No one knows
Just when it happens
But one day
A miracle happens
The child has changed
The child is no longer
A man has taken his place
All grown up
Ideas have changed
Responsibility comes easily
Parents sit back and admire
The person he has become
Apron strings cut long ago
You cannot help but wonder
Will you always feel
The way you do now?
Prouder than anyone
Of whom he has become
Admiration beyond imagination
A parent's love
Enduring all else
Wanting to be needed
Knowing when to stand aside
A fate hard to accomplish
Needing to be wanted
As if the man has not emerged
The life he lives
Has room enough for all
The thoughtfulness in his heart
His caring ways
New hobbies he shares
With friends old and new
The man shines through
My son, my child
You are a man, this is true
To me you will always be
That child in my arms
Whom I loved from the start
Jan 4, 2011
Brittsmom
I realize there may be conflicting info. I just don't want to miss this phone call. I missed the very first one that she was given and was heartbroken. I think she would be heartbroken if I missed this one. I have been glued to my phone for the past 9 weeks. I'm sooo ready for this to be over. Like every other person here..
Thanks for all the help you have given. I don't post much but am here to read often.
Jan 4, 2011
LIS
Jan 4, 2011
D~W~G
Opps my List of Things to do.
Sears Tower
Gurnee Mills Mall
Train station Metra just outside the base to Navy Pier, London is obsessed with Trains.
Maybe the Jelly Belly factory tour.
LIncoln Highway trip
I am looking for other free or have to do things if anyone has any ideas
Jan 4, 2011
Lydia (For B - The Sea is Ours)
Jan 4, 2011
Lala Ribbon Queen PIR Ribbons
Jan 4, 2011
NavymomGG
Jan 4, 2011
cindy/ship04/div.802
Jan 4, 2011
idahojeep
Jan 4, 2011
Sugarscoop (ship 12 Div 038)
Theresa that was beautiful! What a good "feel good" cry.
I just can't wait!
Jan 4, 2011
tnchell (Vinson Mom/VFA-113)
Jan 4, 2011
Lala Ribbon Queen PIR Ribbons
Jan 4, 2011
NavymomGG
Jan 4, 2011
NavymomGG
Jan 4, 2011
Sugarscoop (ship 12 Div 038)
Is everyone still wearing some form of red for PIR? I have a red scarf. My brain is mush....all I do is cry.
Everyone have a safe trip and God Bless
Jan 4, 2011
Ms. Ampi USS Germantown
Jan 4, 2011
Kelley (Ship 12 Div 036)
Ms Ampi - I arrive at Midway at 3:00 pm from Denver, CO if you do not mind the wait I would be more than happy to give you a ride to the Ramada.
I do not know why I did not think of this earlier, but if there is a family that can not attend the graduation and you sailor would like to spend his/her liberty with my family they would be more than welcome.
Jan 4, 2011
Ms. Ampi USS Germantown
Jan 4, 2011
becki(uss stockdale)
Jan 4, 2011
CarlyRae (ship12div034)
ONLY 3 MORE SLEEPS AND WE GET TO SEE OUR HANDSOME/BEAUTIFUL SAILORS!!!!
WOOOOHOOOOOO!!!!!
Thank you ladies so much for all the support and info over the last few weeks. I seriously would not have made it without you and my sailors letters. Living alone, having a demanding job, and friends/family who could not relate or understand was very very hard but you wonderful moms helped me through(youre all like the mom I never had)!! Thank you so much LYDIA for keeping us positive and in high spirits!!
Cant wait for my call today! and keeping my fingers crossed for good weather and transportation to work out!!
HAVE A GREAT DAY LADIES!!
Jan 4, 2011
David's Mom
Jan 4, 2011
Kimber Ship 12 DIV 035
Jan 4, 2011
Ms. Ampi USS Germantown
Funny stories:) I would like to say thank you once again. This whole process of being a Navy mom has made me a better person., As a single mom myself, Its easily to get caught up on busy schedules and never have time to stop and smell the roses.
I'm still amazed by all of us..being states away yet we became overnight families who shared many tears of sadness and joy. I do really hope we keep in touch after PIR.
I know for a fact that I will always be eternal grateful to North Point Christian Church for what they do yearly for our lonely Sailors. I will donate every year towards the dinner for the future Sailors during the holidays.
I'm in awww by each of you:) Gotta go...running late for an appointment this morning. Have an awesome day.
Jan 4, 2011
Lydia (For B - The Sea is Ours)
Ms Ampi - did you see Kellys post below? You did not comment back. She has offered to drive you if you can wait on her to get in... perhaps send her an email so yall can work out the details!
Kelly awesome - send her an email!
Jan 4, 2011
BADma
YEP...still wearing red!
I wrote down the BS 21 time/day when my son called on Sun.(otherwise I KNEW i'd forget). My stomach is all jumbly....thinking about OUR SRs.
God love 'em and watch over 'em!! They'll do GREAT!
Jan 4, 2011
BADma
Hey Ms Ampi....does your daughter play softball? Gee...the hot cheetos MUST be a softball thing...my daughter's fave. My SR only cares about pizza and steak while we're there....as I already knew. He mentioned something about us having dinner with his buddy's family on Friday night!
I am sorry to not be able to offer rides on Thursday. We are renting a car at Miday but there are 4 of us .We arrive around 1030AM on Southwest Airlines...anyone else?
Jan 4, 2011
D~W~G
Jan 4, 2011
D~W~G
Jan 4, 2011
ericsmom (ship12 div033)
Jan 4, 2011
rickysmom0403(ship 12 div 034)
Jan 4, 2011
ericsmom (ship12 div033)
Jan 4, 2011
D~W~G
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=T3OGvHivbHg
I hope this is the right link. This is to all moms last night, tonight and tommorrow night. Peace
Jan 4, 2011
Lydia (For B - The Sea is Ours)
THE GREAT WOMEN OF THE 01/07/2011 !!!!!
Jan 4, 2011
navymom4e (ship12 div038)
I love it Lydia!!!!!
I will be at Midway at 3:55 wearing my navy sweatshirt proudly!!!!! So if you see me just yell!!!! Can't wait to meet everyone and I hope that everyone gets the phone call and has a very safe trip!!!
THANK YOU AGAIN FOR EVERYONE'S SUPPORT- COULDN'T OF DONE IT WITHOUT ALL OF YOU!!!
Jan 4, 2011
navymom4e (ship12 div038)
And Theresa -PERFECT song for Battlestations!!!
Jan 4, 2011
becki(uss stockdale)
Jan 4, 2011
rickysmom0403(ship 12 div 034)
I Got the I'm a Sailor call HOOYAH!!! He said everyone passed.
CarlyRae- my son said he was next to your guy!!!
Jan 4, 2011
ericsmom (ship12 div033)
Jan 4, 2011
Kimber Ship 12 DIV 035
Jan 4, 2011
Renie ship12 Div33
Jan 4, 2011
rickysmom0403(ship 12 div 034)
Jan 4, 2011
becki(uss stockdale)
Jan 4, 2011
AmyB
Jan 4, 2011
J'sBroMom'sSailor(SHIP12 DIV034)
HOOOOOOOYAHHHHHH!!!! I AM SO EXCITED!!! AND YES I KNOW I'M IN ALL CAPS!!!! SO, SO PROUD OF OUR YOUNG MEN AND WOMEN!! AND OF COURSE LIKE ALL MOMS ON HERE...PROUD OF MY SON IN PARTICULAR!!!
SEE YOU ALL THURSDAY...IF NOT FRIDAY!!!
LOVE YOU LADIES!!!!
Jan 4, 2011
J'sBroMom'sSailor(SHIP12 DIV034)
Jan 4, 2011
Lydia (For B - The Sea is Ours)
Jan 4, 2011
Suzi ship012 div036
Jan 4, 2011
becki(uss stockdale)
Jan 4, 2011
rickysmom0403(ship 12 div 034)
aw becki- I am sorry- I am glad I didn't have to share with girlfriend! I understand your sadness. When he is a parent he will understand!
Jan 4, 2011
Lydia (For B - The Sea is Ours)
Jan 4, 2011