Today is the day for my Sailor's procedure at RTC, please keep him in your thoughts and prayers. I am sitting here at home today with phone in hand waiting for a call. Talked to him about 30 minutes ago, and he seemed in good spirits. But I am sitting here a nervous wreck, because I am not there with him. I know he needs to grow up and do things on his own, but he is only 19, as much as I would like to think he is a young adult, he is still my baby. I try to stand back and let him handle things then he calls me and says "Mom, why havent I heard from you lately?" Then I melt, right back into the babying stage. LORD, help us all. Sorry for the rambling
Hi Everyone! So glad to see our family is still together. I have a lot of catching up to do. I had a WONDERFUL weekend with my Sailor (overnight liberty and all) and then got the flu from Hell for my 13-hour trip home and the next 7 days! I was literally SIQ, as our Sailors would say.
My Sailor is also at Great Lakes waiting for school to start. She just moved to her new address yesterday. Does anyone know how we address them now that they are sailors? I remember Arwen saying there would be 3 main categories, but I forgot what they were/are.
oh, Tackyjacky....they will always be our baby! I'm sending my prayers to you and your sailor. Please keep us posted!
Ame! There's that face that always makes me smile!!! Glad to hear you are feeling better!
My sailor is there in Great Lakes for damage control. Classes start Thursday. I've been on the phone and lots of texting over the past weeks. He sounds happy and content. Making more good friends. He got to go into Chicago to shop. He's funny....he didn't think that he lost weight from bootcamp. Of course I could tell he looked much more toned. When he tried on jeans, he found out he went down 2". I miss him and I can't wait to see him again!!
I know that several of you have sailors that will be in the Submarine fleet. Here are some alternate verses for the Navy Hymn for the Submariners. My ex-husband was a fast attack submariner. They are a special breed and their wives are also. When the boat is out and you have no communication it is really HARD to keep the faith. Anyway here they are:
Bless those who serve beneath the deep, Through lonely hours their vigil keep. May peace their mission ever be, Protect each one we ask of thee. Bless those at home who wait and pray, For their return by night and day."
Rev. Gale Williamson (date Unk)
"Lord God, our power evermore, Whose arm doth reach the ocean floor, Dive with our men beneath the sea; Traverse the depths protectively. O hear us when we pray, and keep Them safe from peril in the deep."
I'm fka Proud USA Mom and I am putting effort into emailing everyone information and photos from the M&G, problem is I can't read everyone's handwriting well enough to figure out email addresses.
If you were at the M&G, please send an email to me at PIR02112011@gmail.com and I will be happy to respond to you and send you the guest book and photos.
Tackyjacky, hope your son's procedure went well today. I just talked to my son and he sounds so tired, just not himself. Wish I wouldn't worry, but I just do when I hear him sound down. He moved to his new ship and started school yesterday so the last few days have been busy he said. I will feel better when I can see him! I got spoiled last week when he called almost daily...waiting all week has felt so long!!
Hi all, Just checking in with the group! I miss talking and reading everyone's comments every day! My son has been in THU (medical temporary holding unit) since graduation. (on the RTC side) However, the good news is that he was released yesterday and is suppose to get to move to the Training Center on Friday. He is very excited. I LOVE him having his cell phone and laptop. I am ready for the next phase of this journey!
I have a question for all mom's in this group with son's for sailors. Now that boot camp is over and they have moved on to A school has the communication slowed down? I talked to my son several times last week and than on Sunday. I know they are busy during the day and tired at night but I just got off chatting with my son on facebook and it was one liners with him on comments back to me. Am I reading into this all wrong? I know that daughter's have a different relationship with their moms than the son's do with their mom's, Any insight would be great.
sailormommind...I am experiencing the same thing, except my son hasn't classed up yet and isn't expected to for awhile. I am concerned and missing those letters now from boot camp.
himmie....I talk to my son more now that he has his cell phone, but I am sure once he starts school that will stop. I have to call him, and I start everyday off with sending him a good morning text, I may or may not get a response depending on what he is doing. You have to remember my son never wrote letters to me while in boot camp, I think I got a total of 4 the whole time. Me and my son have a very close relationship, I was a single mom with him for the first 6 yrs of his life, we have a very special bond, that me and my 3 yr old wont ever have. I am sure once he starts school the communication will stop, but he also knows I am the one paying for his cell phone now, until he rates up, and he knows I wont hesititate to suspend his phone, so he keeps communicating. I sent him that message that you had posted about spelling M O M on the keypad of the phone, his response was ....LOL NICE ...
Sorry I forgot something....How was your communication before the Navy...when he was at school, or work? I think since they have more freedom now, they are really trying to get back to normal, and while in boot camp they had nothing else they were allowed to do, and they connection to the outside world was through writing. I dont mean to hurt your feelings, if I did I am truly sorry. Boys will be boys.
Jacky/Himmie = My son is quiet these days! We were very close as he grew up. He could talk to me about anything, and usually did. During BC we received a decent amount of letters, however most didn't really provide the information I was hoping for - I was happy to get the letters anyway. After PIR he was not as talkative as I expected him to be and the first week after PIR there was very little communication from him. I think he is trying to figure out how to start growing up and be on his own. I had to take a few steps back. His priority was getting back in touch with friends and updated on all that stuff - I think most were thriving that. Now he's getting busy, so he doesn't have a lot of time for the non-sense and the texting of friends is slowly diminishing. I too send texts in the morning, wishing him a good day, and never expect a response. I found if I text him and ask him to call me before I go to bed, he will call. The problem is that he forgets the time difference and always calls as I am about to fall asleep. I do wonder if that is intentional - call mom when I know she is about to fall asleep and I won't have to talk too long - haha.
As for the cell phone. Beginning March 1st, he has to pay his fair share. I asked him to contribute $35 a month toward the bill - he does not have a smart phone, otherwise it would be more. This way he stays on my plan, I can check up on him (by looking at the phone log) to see if he is breathing when I don't hear from him, and he's learning adult responsibilities. He was eager to accept my offer because he knows if he goes and gets his own plan, it would cost a lot more.
As for the MOM thing, he said it was stupid. Then awhile later (I think it took awhile for the humor of it to sink in) he said - mom, you're not evil. haha
I got a text message from my son yesterday, I had not heard from him about a week. At Goose Creek they are in concrete barracks that do not have decent cell phone reception, and during the work day they are not allowed to have cell phones. Email communication will work better for the nukes, He said everything is fine it is just the cell phone thing does not work for them.
It is nice but not nice to hear that others are going through the same thing I am experiencing right now. Feels like bc all over again.
My son's relationship with me was a good one. He could come to me with anything and know that I wouldn't yell or talk down to him. He was a great kid through High School and never had a "problem" with him. During the last 7 months before he left for bc we became closer. We also have a fun relationship were we do a lot of joking around too. I got a letter every week and 3 phone calls while in bootcamp. The first letter was full of information, but he hadn't been able to communicate for 3 weeks. After that the letters were smaller and not full of the answers I was asking him about in my letters. After PIR he was also quiet and different. Different and more "adult" like. Even the hugs were different but I asked him and while in public they can't hug for a long period of time. He did call me several times when he left for Pensacola to let me know he was at the airports and than when he got there. I am wondering if I am reading into this all wrong. I did tell him since he was so busy that a phone call on Sunday night was fine just to touch base and let us know he was still alive.
I will guys! I was on fb this evening and after awhile I saw him on but I didn't chat with him. I thought I will back off and when he is ready to communicate I am sure he will. Just hard to sit back when I am a very aggressive person.
I think it is normal for the communication to slow down. They are getting settled in and catching up with friends. They are growing up and moving on. It is hard to let go but this is what we wanted to happen. We wanted them to be able to handle things in the adult world and BC gave them a big head start on that. Now they are applying there newly learned skills in A school. They still need contact with us but they may not realize how much we still need contact with them. I dont talk to my son every day. When I do talk to him I usually intiate the communication either on skype or facebook or text messages. At some point he usually asks me "Mom, what do you want to know about"? And then he answers my questions. I usually try to make mental notes of things I will ask him the next time we talk and when I have several things I want to know and then I call him. It doesn't hurt my feelings if he doesn't call me because I know he is very busy and I know he will call if he needs something. So until he calls more I will just keep giving all my Navy Mom friends and earful! Stay strong ladies. We survived BC we will survive this too!
Glad to know its all across the board. My son got a little irritated with me cause I was giving him advice about the plane and reservations. hahahahahha He said "Mom, I got this!"
I am so happy he is growing up, I always imagined this and how fun it would be.. well I have not seen the fun part yet.LOL I just try to remember he is learning all this for the first time to and trying to be a man and not need his mom. So I am just sitting back to and letting him have his space and try to think twice before I ask to many questions and try not to be overly mothering! hahahahaha
He did send text tonight and said "Thanks mom for helping" So, I know he gets it and I am getting it slowly, They never had this in the "What To Expect When Your Expecting" book I read 19 years ago! :)
LOL Mamawalrus--There should be a book "What to expect when your baby is a grownup"! Personally I liked it better when they still had to do EVERYTHING just because I said so! We do get a nice perk though in the form of Grandchildren. My daughter delivered our first grandchild back in November and being a Grandparent is amazing.
One of the reasons I was glad when Kim chose the Navy (besides the fact that it runs in our family) is that there is a degree of "parental" overview still. She is free to make decisions but she will still be relatively safe and protected especially while she is in 'A' school.
Well Said: ".I just have to keep thinking...they don't need me as much because I did a GREAT job at raising them and they are self sufficient and have learned how to be a strong person.... Ugh it sounds so much better than it feels :)"
I got a text message from my son who is at Goose Creek had not heard from him for a while. Everything is fine, the barracks are concrete and do not make good cell phone connections so making calls is no good. Text messages only work sometimes. During the work day they are not allowed to carry their cell phones at all. Hope to get some email over the weekend since he bought a new laptop at the NEX. The food is good there he said they have teriyaki Lol.
It is a lot more relaxing for him & his family. He is a Sailor now and is there doing what he joined the Navy for which is great.
I ended up sending him a private message on fb this morning. He never checks his emails but is always checking fb. I told him it would be nice if he communicated a little now that the weekend was upon us. I told him I was glad he was enjoying his newly found freedom and catching up with friends, but I also reminded him that we were his support system while he was in boot camp and now that he is out doesn't mean that we aren't important to keep contact with. I got a message back saying "Good Morning" I have a day off today so I will be able to communicate. He is watching movies and playing games. I don't want him to think I am stalking him but I have seen him on chat on fb and I have had to hold myself back and just leave it alone. I will give him his space and will be here for him when he is ready.
My daughter and I have a funny thing. I think it's funny anyway. She started it on FB... just typing "Mom" or "Mother" and a heart, so I started typing "Bean" (my nickname for her) or "daughter" and we know we are thinking of each other.
Himmie = There is nothing wrong with that. Our boys don't quite get that mom needs to hear from them. I do the same thing, I send little texts and stuff. I sent a text yesterday saying "Patiently waiting to hear how you did on that test last night. Hope you had a great day." He actually called me after he received that. I was shocked, because my son is huge into texting. So he called and we talked for over 20 minutes and he said "ok I'll talk to you this weekend." So I think the new freedom wears off quick, and even though they enjoy not being parented, deep down inside they do miss it (and miss home)! So just keep going with your gut and don't feel bad about it!
seeing my Sailor today............ taking my mom (gramma) up for a visit and out to dinner..okay laptop, some dvd's mail etc too but think he is excieted to see us too. can't wait to see him and meet couple of his new friends.this is a whole new relationship for us with him being away..he's grown up more in last couple months then the past few years..lol think its the maturing...(sorry for spelling).. later love to all
I tried the below deal for a wireless printer shipped to Goose Creek - it worked.
The deal expires today - Saturday the 26th - so this is the last day.
William in Nashua Ship 9 Div 071
Deserves all the credit for sharing the below deal.
He wrote:
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I am so glad I checked in here tonight. I am struggling with the communication, or lack thereof, from my son. I guess I was hanging on by a thread through BC knowing I would be able to talk to or see him while at GL. My husband & I wanted to go see him today and he kind of turned us down, then we found out a friend of his from home went up there for like 6 hours!! He did call me Friday and talked for an hour and it was like old times, but then he had to bring up how he wants to get to phase 2 so he can go visit his GF at college. Heart broken :( I know they say girls are different and my daughters are great at keeping in touch, but this is my son and my baby and this letting go is heartaching. He gets so impatient with us. I thought this would be so wonderful and all I can feel is that in April he will go even further away!!! Ah projecting, such a waste of time
I know exactly what you mean. I feel the same...we have verbal orders right now and momma is not very happy. He is estatic....but it's to far away for comfort for mom....my son is in Meridian and his A school will only be about 4-6 more weeks...it is making me even more nervous than Boot Camp if that is possible. Ugh....I don't know how often verbal orders are changed....but I am secretly hoping that his are.....he only calls me about 3 times a week for 5-10 minutes and is talking to his friends at the same time as he is trying to talk to me...its exhausting...
Well just got off the phone with my son. He called at 7pm and talked to 8pm to everyone. He has adjusted to this new phase he is in. He loves being independent which is what we as parents hope for. I know he is reading his emails because he called at 7pm on Sunday like I asked him to. After talking to him on speaker with the whole family he seemed very upbeat. He talked about the weather over the last week and that he is still waiting to class up. He said it will be about another month and he has been in Pensacola for almost 3 weeks. During the day they have the Sailors waiting to class up doing all different kind of things. Right now he is cleaning a building with others. He doesn't mind and gets done just before lunch and that has the rest of the day off. He has been hanging out with a shipmate form bootcamp all weekend playing video games. His roommate which he gets along with went out and bought frozen stuff for their freezer and rented tons of movies and just "chilled" the weekend. He even asked when we were coming down to Pensacola. He said the weekends are the best because he has liberty and by the time we come down he will be able to leave base.
Been so long since I've been on here, hope everyone is doing well! I love being able to talk to my Sailor everyday and I have been chatting with a few Navy spouses that were in the same division as my husband and are still together at Pensacola, which I absolutely love. :) Feels so good to have boot camp out of the way!
Hi Everyone, just talked to NEX. The new person to contact is William_Dermody@nexweb.org. He is a very nice man. Something for all to know is that even if your recruit is put into FIT they still can go to the NEX and pickup and/or pay for their photos. I asked him about ordering a Cruise/Keel Book. The cut off is one week after the PIR date. I think the important thing is for the recruit to ask to go pay for their order. He told me that they will probably have extra dvd's.
I am sick to my stomach.....My son received his orders today.....Sasebo Japan. Yes. I want to throw up. He is estatic. Mom is not. I don't know how to describe how I feel right now.....He will be home in 4-5 weeks after he finishes A school. Hope I can pull myself together....
Battlebuddy....as a Mom, I know how you are feeling, but keep in mind, this is what they want to do. If your Sailor is like mine, one of the reasons for joining the Navy was traveling. What an awesome opportunity. I know its really hard not having them close to us all the time, but we raised them to be strong, committed and independent. I pray for strength for all of us and safe travel for our Sailors. {{Hugs to you and that SWEET little girl of yours that I was so pleased to meet and the Meet & Greet.}}
Battlebuddy! I am so sorry cause I know how you are feeling, hugs hugs hugs! But like ame said,, they want this! So hard I know to share in all their joy when we are feeling so .......lost. I know you will find a way to pull it together and wish him off with a smile on your face. He is such a great son that he will hug you and say "Mom, its ok!" Remember its ok to cry , if you are like me, they come to know we do. LOL We just have to remember the tears are for happiness,,our boys have become young men and how proud we are of them and how proud they are of themselves..
We are all here still to offer the same kind of support we did in BC. This is why we are the "Awesome Alumni!" :)
Battlebuddy - {{{BIG HUGS!}}} I know as a Mom it is tough to hear that he will be so far away. My brother was stationed in Japan and absolutely loved it! At least your son is excited for the journey. It could be a place he wasn't so interested in going.
My prayers always include those sailors stationed away but ALSO those who must stay home and wait for their return. My thoughts and prayers are with you!
My brother, who was in the Army, loved Japan as well! That's one of the places my husband could be stationed and I'm not too thrilled about that either.
Hi battlebuddy - what is your son's job? My son is damage control and I've read that quite a few of them have gone to Japan. This has weighed heavy on my mind lately. I'm afraid that I would feel the same way that you do. Although I do know that travel was one of the reasons my son joined. I'd really have a job pulling myself toghether too!
Thanks everyone....I am trying to be strong..but feeling like it's all out of my control...so I must accept it and try to be happy for him, even though I am sad for me. He is an SH or Ship Servicemen. Will be doing lots of things in the Ships Retail operations, even laundry. He will be on the USS Harpers Ferry. :( Small ship not a carrier...oh well I thought he said it was a carrier...he said it was not a carrier. He is a 20 year old young man who is ready to see the world, but I keep walking by his room and thinking omg...he is going to be so far away...I never expected Japan....he told me today he put it as his 2nd choice...I thought great...getting as far away as you can....wonderful. My little boy is his own young man....you did ok mom...just be happy for him...easier to think than actually feel...
battlebuddy...One day at a time is my motto. My son also wants to go to Japan and yes it bothers me, but I am not going to let him know that because I don't want him to miss out on anything on account of me. Navy is all about travel also and what a wonderful opportunity to see the world and get a paycheck at the same time. We are all here for you just like we were from the beginning of bootcamp!
KDB1- I hope Buck says the same thing very soon! He's happy he's getting paid to do basically nothing (at this point), but he cannot WAIT to start his classes. He loves going to school!
BBWinthemoon
Feb 23, 2011
himmiemom
Feb 23, 2011
BBWinthemoon
Feb 23, 2011
tackijacky
Today is the day for my Sailor's procedure at RTC, please keep him in your thoughts and prayers. I am sitting here at home today with phone in hand waiting for a call. Talked to him about 30 minutes ago, and he seemed in good spirits. But I am sitting here a nervous wreck, because I am not there with him. I know he needs to grow up and do things on his own, but he is only 19, as much as I would like to think he is a young adult, he is still my baby. I try to stand back and let him handle things then he calls me and says "Mom, why havent I heard from you lately?" Then I melt, right back into the babying stage. LORD, help us all. Sorry for the rambling
Feb 23, 2011
ame7
Hi Everyone! So glad to see our family is still together. I have a lot of catching up to do. I had a WONDERFUL weekend with my Sailor (overnight liberty and all) and then got the flu from Hell for my 13-hour trip home and the next 7 days! I was literally SIQ, as our Sailors would say.
My Sailor is also at Great Lakes waiting for school to start. She just moved to her new address yesterday. Does anyone know how we address them now that they are sailors? I remember Arwen saying there would be 3 main categories, but I forgot what they were/are.
Feb 23, 2011
ame7
Tackijacky....praying for you and your SR. Hope everything goes well.
Feb 23, 2011
cathyo Ship 11 Div 063
oh, Tackyjacky....they will always be our baby! I'm sending my prayers to you and your sailor. Please keep us posted!
Ame! There's that face that always makes me smile!!! Glad to hear you are feeling better!
My sailor is there in Great Lakes for damage control. Classes start Thursday. I've been on the phone and lots of texting over the past weeks. He sounds happy and content. Making more good friends. He got to go into Chicago to shop. He's funny....he didn't think that he lost weight from bootcamp. Of course I could tell he looked much more toned. When he tried on jeans, he found out he went down 2". I miss him and I can't wait to see him again!!
Feb 23, 2011
Ellen S.
I know that several of you have sailors that will be in the Submarine fleet. Here are some alternate verses for the Navy Hymn for the Submariners. My ex-husband was a fast attack submariner. They are a special breed and their wives are also. When the boat is out and you have no communication it is really HARD to keep the faith. Anyway here they are:
Bless those who serve beneath the deep,
Through lonely hours their vigil keep.
May peace their mission ever be,
Protect each one we ask of thee.
Bless those at home who wait and pray,
For their return by night and day."
Feb 23, 2011
Life is Peachy
HELLO EVERYONE *** PLEASE READ
I'm fka Proud USA Mom and I am putting effort into emailing everyone information and photos from the M&G, problem is I can't read everyone's handwriting well enough to figure out email addresses.
If you were at the M&G, please send an email to me at PIR02112011@gmail.com and I will be happy to respond to you and send you the guest book and photos.
THANKS!!!
Feb 23, 2011
sailormommind
Feb 23, 2011
TXMom
Feb 24, 2011
himmiemom
Feb 24, 2011
himmiemom
Feb 24, 2011
tackijacky
Feb 24, 2011
tackijacky
Feb 24, 2011
Life is Peachy
Jacky/Himmie = My son is quiet these days! We were very close as he grew up. He could talk to me about anything, and usually did. During BC we received a decent amount of letters, however most didn't really provide the information I was hoping for - I was happy to get the letters anyway. After PIR he was not as talkative as I expected him to be and the first week after PIR there was very little communication from him. I think he is trying to figure out how to start growing up and be on his own. I had to take a few steps back. His priority was getting back in touch with friends and updated on all that stuff - I think most were thriving that. Now he's getting busy, so he doesn't have a lot of time for the non-sense and the texting of friends is slowly diminishing. I too send texts in the morning, wishing him a good day, and never expect a response. I found if I text him and ask him to call me before I go to bed, he will call. The problem is that he forgets the time difference and always calls as I am about to fall asleep. I do wonder if that is intentional - call mom when I know she is about to fall asleep and I won't have to talk too long - haha.
As for the cell phone. Beginning March 1st, he has to pay his fair share. I asked him to contribute $35 a month toward the bill - he does not have a smart phone, otherwise it would be more. This way he stays on my plan, I can check up on him (by looking at the phone log) to see if he is breathing when I don't hear from him, and he's learning adult responsibilities. He was eager to accept my offer because he knows if he goes and gets his own plan, it would cost a lot more.
As for the MOM thing, he said it was stupid. Then awhile later (I think it took awhile for the humor of it to sink in) he said - mom, you're not evil. haha
Feb 24, 2011
William in Nashua
Feb 24, 2011
himmiemom
It is nice but not nice to hear that others are going through the same thing I am experiencing right now. Feels like bc all over again.
My son's relationship with me was a good one. He could come to me with anything and know that I wouldn't yell or talk down to him. He was a great kid through High School and never had a "problem" with him. During the last 7 months before he left for bc we became closer. We also have a fun relationship were we do a lot of joking around too. I got a letter every week and 3 phone calls while in bootcamp. The first letter was full of information, but he hadn't been able to communicate for 3 weeks. After that the letters were smaller and not full of the answers I was asking him about in my letters. After PIR he was also quiet and different. Different and more "adult" like. Even the hugs were different but I asked him and while in public they can't hug for a long period of time. He did call me several times when he left for Pensacola to let me know he was at the airports and than when he got there. I am wondering if I am reading into this all wrong. I did tell him since he was so busy that a phone call on Sunday night was fine just to touch base and let us know he was still alive.
Feb 24, 2011
Life is Peachy
Himmie = Everything is bitter-sweet..... we're all still here for you!! Hang in there!
Feb 24, 2011
YMM (Ship 12 Div 98)
Does anyone know of a good Chinese restaurant in the Waukegan/Gurnee Area?
Thank you!
Feb 24, 2011
himmiemom
Feb 25, 2011
mdubtxmom(Ship 09 Div 069)
I think it is normal for the communication to slow down. They are getting settled in and catching up with friends. They are growing up and moving on. It is hard to let go but this is what we wanted to happen. We wanted them to be able to handle things in the adult world and BC gave them a big head start on that. Now they are applying there newly learned skills in A school. They still need contact with us but they may not realize how much we still need contact with them. I dont talk to my son every day. When I do talk to him I usually intiate the communication either on skype or facebook or text messages. At some point he usually asks me "Mom, what do you want to know about"? And then he answers my questions. I usually try to make mental notes of things I will ask him the next time we talk and when I have several things I want to know and then I call him. It doesn't hurt my feelings if he doesn't call me because I know he is very busy and I know he will call if he needs something. So until he calls more I will just keep giving all my Navy Mom friends and earful! Stay strong ladies. We survived BC we will survive this too!
Feb 25, 2011
mamawalrus
Glad to know its all across the board. My son got a little irritated with me cause I was giving him advice about the plane and reservations. hahahahahha He said "Mom, I got this!"
I am so happy he is growing up, I always imagined this and how fun it would be.. well I have not seen the fun part yet.LOL I just try to remember he is learning all this for the first time to and trying to be a man and not need his mom. So I am just sitting back to and letting him have his space and try to think twice before I ask to many questions and try not to be overly mothering! hahahahaha
He did send text tonight and said "Thanks mom for helping" So, I know he gets it and I am getting it slowly, They never had this in the "What To Expect When Your Expecting" book I read 19 years ago! :)
Feb 25, 2011
mdubtxmom(Ship 09 Div 069)
Feb 25, 2011
grandmac
Feb 25, 2011
mamawalrus
Feb 25, 2011
Ellen S.
Feb 25, 2011
NF Mom
Feb 25, 2011
William in Nashua
I got a text message from my son who is at Goose Creek had not heard from him for a while. Everything is fine, the barracks are concrete and do not make good cell phone connections so making calls is no good. Text messages only work sometimes. During the work day they are not allowed to carry their cell phones at all. Hope to get some email over the weekend since he bought a new laptop at the NEX. The food is good there he said they have teriyaki Lol.
It is a lot more relaxing for him & his family. He is a Sailor now and is there doing what he joined the Navy for which is great.
Feb 25, 2011
himmiemom
Feb 25, 2011
angies
Feb 25, 2011
Life is Peachy
Himmie = There is nothing wrong with that. Our boys don't quite get that mom needs to hear from them. I do the same thing, I send little texts and stuff. I sent a text yesterday saying "Patiently waiting to hear how you did on that test last night. Hope you had a great day." He actually called me after he received that. I was shocked, because my son is huge into texting. So he called and we talked for over 20 minutes and he said "ok I'll talk to you this weekend." So I think the new freedom wears off quick, and even though they enjoy not being parented, deep down inside they do miss it (and miss home)! So just keep going with your gut and don't feel bad about it!
Feb 26, 2011
jmazzsmom
Feb 26, 2011
NF Mom
I tried the below deal for a wireless printer shipped to Goose Creek - it worked.
The deal expires today - Saturday the 26th - so this is the last day.
William in Nashua Ship 9 Div 071
Deserves all the credit for sharing the below deal.
He wrote:
"If anyone is interested in a nice printer deal, I can recommend a very good Brother MFC-J410W wireless color printer that you can get for 1/2 price now at officedepot.com it is small, easy to setup and is quiet. And it comes with free, overnight delivery. I bought one myself it works great. It also is a copier/scanner/fax machine if you want to use it for that.
Add this printer to the cart on sale for $59.99 (regular price is $99.99):
http://www.officedepot.com/a/products/385287/Brother-MFC-J410w-Wire...
Add this 29 cent eraser to your cart to get the cart over $60 this is what we call a "filler item" Lol:
http://www.officedepot.com/a/products/724848/Office-Depot-Brand-Pin...
Add this "$10 off a $50 purchase" coupon code at checkout: 73756055
Your total price will be $50.28 delivered"
As I said above it worked for me to send one to my son and it will be delivered on Thursday this coming week.Feb 26, 2011
sailormommind
Feb 27, 2011
battlebuddy
Feb 27, 2011
himmiemom
Feb 27, 2011
SailorsWife'10
Feb 28, 2011
Ellen S.
Hi Everyone, just talked to NEX. The new person to contact is William_Dermody@nexweb.org. He is a very nice man. Something for all to know is that even if your recruit is put into FIT they still can go to the NEX and pickup and/or pay for their photos. I asked him about ordering a Cruise/Keel Book. The cut off is one week after the PIR date. I think the important thing is for the recruit to ask to go pay for their order. He told me that they will probably have extra dvd's.
Feb 28, 2011
battlebuddy
Feb 28, 2011
ame7
Feb 28, 2011
mamawalrus
Battlebuddy! I am so sorry cause I know how you are feeling, hugs hugs hugs! But like ame said,, they want this! So hard I know to share in all their joy when we are feeling so .......lost. I know you will find a way to pull it together and wish him off with a smile on your face. He is such a great son that he will hug you and say "Mom, its ok!" Remember its ok to cry , if you are like me, they come to know we do. LOL We just have to remember the tears are for happiness,,our boys have become young men and how proud we are of them and how proud they are of themselves..
We are all here still to offer the same kind of support we did in BC. This is why we are the "Awesome Alumni!" :)
Feb 28, 2011
KDB1
Battlebuddy - {{{BIG HUGS!}}} I know as a Mom it is tough to hear that he will be so far away. My brother was stationed in Japan and absolutely loved it! At least your son is excited for the journey. It could be a place he wasn't so interested in going.
My prayers always include those sailors stationed away but ALSO those who must stay home and wait for their return. My thoughts and prayers are with you!
Feb 28, 2011
camenae
Feb 28, 2011
cathyo Ship 11 Div 063
Feb 28, 2011
battlebuddy
Thanks everyone....I am trying to be strong..but feeling like it's all out of my control...so I must accept it and try to be happy for him, even though I am sad for me. He is an SH or Ship Servicemen. Will be doing lots of things in the Ships Retail operations, even laundry. He will be on the USS Harpers Ferry. :( Small ship not a carrier...oh well I thought he said it was a carrier...he said it was not a carrier. He is a 20 year old young man who is ready to see the world, but I keep walking by his room and thinking omg...he is going to be so far away...I never expected Japan....he told me today he put it as his 2nd choice...I thought great...getting as far away as you can....wonderful. My little boy is his own young man....you did ok mom...just be happy for him...easier to think than actually feel...
Feb 28, 2011
KDB1
Mar 1, 2011
himmiemom
Mar 1, 2011
camenae
Mar 1, 2011
William in Nashua
Mar 1, 2011