Diannep- I heard about that too! Tragic/ I feel so badly for the family. Will send prayers.
For all those moms whose sons/daughters/spuses or significant others are going through BS21 tonite...fingers crossed and sending blessings!! They will do great! Nothing can compare to that burst of pride when your loved one calls and says "I am a sailor". I am still walking on air.
Div's 79-82 tonight is your night to put it all together. Tonight the torch shall be passed to another group of America's best tasked to serve, protect and defend each other and the citizen of our great country. As a member of the armed forces I look forward to be at your PIR next week. Congrats and welcome aboard.
tstms2003, what a great post! You expressed so well the true sentiments of my heart and no doubt the others on this forum. We are anxiously waiting for BS 21 and BC to be behind them. God bless all recruits and God bless AMERICA!
Our son passed BS today too. We are so very proud of him. We got a 45 min call this afternoon. J has a terrible cold but doesn't want to go SIQ as he doesn't want to miss out on anything. They will have Captains Cup on Saturday. Can't wait to see him next week for graduation. Proud Sailors Mom
itsmewendee, I'm so glad to hear that they are friends..He told me he has made some really good friends that he will stay in contact with after bc. Said he can't wait to see everyone at PIR!
Exactly one year ago I was waiting for my recruit to call to tell me he was a sailor. He called Friday, while I was at work, and was so tired he could barely talk, but he was happy and relieved that the worst was over.
Here is just a little sample of where your sailors may be in a year. This photo was taken from my son's ship during his current patrol.
It's like a big field day where the divisions compete against each other. Male divs vs male, and integrated (male/female) against the same. There is a trophy for each category, and it's an honor to get it. There are different team relays as well as regular sports. That's all I know, but sounds great! Lots more fun than being gasses...lol!
Good Morning Ladies: Im soooo upset an mad at myself this morning, I get up late for work, due to lack of sleep last night, Then of all things I forgot my cell phone on the kitchen counter. I just want to know at time did all the mothers in california pacific time did you start getting your calls, My shift is from 4am to 12:30pm pacific time.. Oh pray that God give me calmness and piece this am
Here is a scripture for all the div on battlestation right now
I can do all things through Christ which strengtheneth me. Philippians 4:13
Late congrats to all of Thursday's new Sailors and a an anticipated CONGRATULATIONS to all the new Sailors who will be calling you today!! I'm so excited for all of us!! Don't know how I'm going to hold on until Tuesday . . . can't hold my breath that long! LOL!!
Captains Cup for my son's division should be 02/12/11 according to his scedule he sent me. Keeping all recruits, new Sailors and their families in my prayers!!!!
zackmom<3 thank you sooo much, I was sooo upset that, I had decided to live work an go get my phone from home which is not close by.. but after reading you message, it give me relief, Thank you everyone for all the support that you have given me throught this roller coaster ride..
COME DIVISIONS YOU ONLY HAVE ONE MORE HOUR TO GOOOO YOU CAN DO IT>>>>>>
I don't get service inside the school and I work in two different classrooms, so I have already been to the office and threatened that if they don't find me when he calls, they will find a horse head in their bed tomorrow morning. Okay....I'm exagerating, but I did make my point. ( Big fan of the Godfather movies)!
I just had a thought for people who don't have a PINK SCARF and want one real CHEAP! Go to a fabric store or craft store that sells fabric. All you need is a 1/4 yd of fabric. Ask the people at the counter what would work well, without ravelling and leaving little pieces of thread all over. If you get a t-shirt kind of fabric, it would kind of roll on the edges and you wouldn't see a raw edge. Don't need to sew a hem or anything. Just wrap it around your neck!!
Congrats to all the new sailors who will be calling today. The calls usually start coming in around 2pm central time. It was about 6pm eastern time when we got our call so calls last pretty much all evening. :)
Today is the day...I have been up since 3 am can't sleep, not that I have really been able to sleep since he left anyway...but, today, I just can't get him off my mind. They are going through such an amazing event today..I have been saying so many prayers and I know all of you have too...We are going to have US SAILORS by the end of today...I just know it!!! Go division 79, 80 ,81 and 82! Good luck and many prayers to the divisions still waiting to go through battle stations and GOD BLESS all the ones who made it yesterday! Hugs to all!
MountainMama, you are a dedicated school employee! I didn't go in. I know the calls generally start in the afternoon, but after missing the last call he earned, there was NO WAY I was taking the chance of missing another one!!!
alwaysdaddyltlegirl- I am SO glad you left and went to get your phone. I knew we were expecting an earned call about 2 weeks ago, and went to the bowling alley forgetting my phone. I thought I was safe, that they generally get phone time in the afternoon, and I'd be home by noon. Well, he called at 10:30 and I missed it. I cried half the day and it took me 2 days to get past it and move on. I feel SO much better that you have it. I was getting all anxious for you! Lord knows I have enough of my own anxiety today. I think the word ANXIETY should be our word of the day!!!
I thought about taking the day off, but if he calls during the hours that I am in school, he will call there first anyway because I didn't write to tell him that I would be home. We have missed 13 days because of snow this winter and I will be missing two days next week going to PIR. But really, I could have because I have every class doing group projects right now, knowing that I can't concentrate enough to stand up in front of class and put two consecutive words together.
Today should be the day! I only have three patients to see today and will have my phone glued to me...lol. I burned that blue candle all night for all of our SRs.
I am so teary-eyed this morning! I'm really excited but sooo emotionally. I feel like an idiot. But I've got my "proud navy mom" t-shirt on and my "Blue Star Banner" ready to hang right under the American Flag in my room. (I have one for home too). All I need now is "The Call."
So proud of all your Sailors and still more to come...My heart goes out to all the moms...very happy for the ones that have gotten the call and the ones still waiting..Good luck to all our SR going into BS!! May God be with them all!! I cant wait wait till Tues...
This is what the Bobster told me yesterday when he called around 4:45 EST. After the capping ceremony they went to chow hall and then back to their bunks. Since they didn't have permission to lay down in their bunks they all decided to sleep on the floor. He said the next thing he knew they were waking them up to make their calls home. He was still exhausted, but you could hear the pride in his voice.
My thoughts and prayers and teary eyes are with each of you getting, and waiting to get, your calls. We shouldn't expect to get ours until next Tues., but I am with each of you right now. I can't go long without checking the site and seeing who else got "the call!" Good luck and God be with each of you, and your Sailors! I look forward to celebrating next Friday at PIR with everyone!!!
julesrn: Captains Cup is not just for your son's division...it is for the entire PIR group tomrorow. They will have a blast! Nice fun day for them. HOOYAH!
Ok....so....77 should be calling first....then 78.....79.....80! Calls should start in the next 2 hours or so and go for a good while with 4 divisions. Be sure to ask your new sailor if all in his/her division passed. Post that. He/she will probably not know about the other divisions, just their own. This is an exciting day! Remember, some may have watch and miss their calls :-( Let's hope no one on here!
Just think...the 2/11 group just concluded PIR a little while ago....sigh....their sailors are in their arms! Can you imagine that? This time next week...yep, there you are! As much as you think you know what it will be like, you don't....it is so much more wonderful. I remember trembling I was so excited...I had to calm it down for my son...he would have thought I was ridiculous...but I have to say, when we finally found him after PIR...yes, couldn't find him....it was so good to see his face again! I hadn't spotted him during PIR at all...
We decided to be "smart"...we thought...and stayed in the bleachers as the "herd" stampeded the hall floor when liberty was called. Almost got trampled as they tried to get by us....so we waited....thinking that he would see just us standing in the bleachers....and we waited....and waited....nothing...so we meandered into the masses on the floor...and eventually found him casually talking to some other sailors. WHAT? He just casually said, "Oh, hi...how ya doing?" What the heck? He had not seen us during the entire ceremony...said he looked straight ahead the whole time...so I guess he wasn't sure we were there? I don't know....but he was like a deer in headlights as we rode the shuttle back. I asked why he looked like that. He said, "Mom, we have not been off this base, outside these gates in almost 11 weeks (his was longer because of being asmoed for a week and then the Thanksgiving, Christmas, New Years holidays caused delays)....it feels so good to get out and just look at things!" HA! So that is what we did....off to Cracker Barrel for lunch, then just drove around the beautiful area (snow was so pretty)....and ended up in a school pickup line on a small residential street...hysterical because we couldn't get out of it right away...well, I thought it was funny...my 2 sons (25 and 23(sailor)) were not so thrilled!
Anyway, sorry to ramble...but I'm getting excited for you all because I know what is ahead for you....the I'm a Sailor call is the start of it...and it gets better and better! HOOYAH!
Oh diannep! That was great! I just rented our car today, so I'm imagining the driving around and all that. Can barely stand the wait!!! And you know it's so funny that you were waiting like that in the stands, because that's EXACTLY what I was thinking we would do. Guess I'd better rethink!
OMGosh, MountainMama. Thanks! See? PIR surfing again on the BattleStations groups and numbers scrambled in my head...sorry about that! Yep, 79-82. Thanks for the heads up!
Im so happy i got home from work last night
And my mom gave me very good news,
my brother called yesterday afternoon and he passedb
his battlestation test(; he said almost everyone in his
division passed only two didnt! I am very exited
and so proud of my little brother!!
Please anyone that gets a call please start posting them... I'm soo nervous an the stress level is high. Mountainmama please if you here anything... post asap
No call yet on this end for div 081. Just got home from work, waiting by the phone. I had my blue candle with me at work. It has been lit 19 hours straight!
Got a call yesterday around 5pm almost missed it I was at the dentist office. But anyway..he sounded good but really tires and his voice was very hoarse. But still happy that it was over. He said a lot of them cried when they were done, tears of happiness and accomplishment. He can't wait to see us at PIR. Im really excited one more week!!! Hope you get calls soon!
OMG!!! I laughed so hard!...he told me about a story that he was stuck in dental for 10 hrs....couple weeks later..he got busted by an rdc that went thru his study guide that he had with him at dental..he doodeled in it..stick people with anvils dropping on there heads...he got beat for that...but anyway....he was up for 24 hrs b4 battelstations started...he's proud and tired, hungry, wont get to sleep until 10pm tonight... said he has a long boring 6 days ahead of them...6 days!!!.WHOOT WHOOT!!!!
lindaf
Diannep- I heard about that too! Tragic/ I feel so badly for the family. Will send prayers.
For all those moms whose sons/daughters/spuses or significant others are going through BS21 tonite...fingers crossed and sending blessings!! They will do great! Nothing can compare to that burst of pride when your loved one calls and says "I am a sailor". I am still walking on air.
Feb 10, 2011
tstms2003
Div's 79-82 tonight is your night to put it all together. Tonight the torch shall be passed to another group of America's best tasked to serve, protect and defend each other and the citizen of our great country. As a member of the armed forces I look forward to be at your PIR next week. Congrats and welcome aboard.
MSgt USAF
Feb 10, 2011
Grandma
Feb 10, 2011
KimberelyF
Our son passed BS today too. We are so very proud of him. We got a 45 min call this afternoon. J has a terrible cold but doesn't want to go SIQ as he doesn't want to miss out on anything. They will have Captains Cup on Saturday. Can't wait to see him next week for graduation. Proud Sailors Mom
Feb 10, 2011
myboysmom(Ship09/Div078)
itsmewendee, I'm so glad to hear that they are friends..He told me he has made some really good friends that he will stay in contact with after bc. Said he can't wait to see everyone at PIR!
Feb 11, 2011
Arwen
Exactly one year ago I was waiting for my recruit to call to tell me he was a sailor. He called Friday, while I was at work, and was so tired he could barely talk, but he was happy and relieved that the worst was over.
Here is just a little sample of where your sailors may be in a year. This photo was taken from my son's ship during his current patrol.
Feb 11, 2011
EagleMom(ship 3 div 084)
ok - please forgive my ignorance- what is Captains Cup?
Blessings to you all toaday as you await your calls- I have to work untl 6:30, but I'll check in on you as I get back. Try not to float away!
Feb 11, 2011
WhiteClay Ship 2 Div 913
It's like a big field day where the divisions compete against each other. Male divs vs male, and integrated (male/female) against the same. There is a trophy for each category, and it's an honor to get it. There are different team relays as well as regular sports. That's all I know, but sounds great! Lots more fun than being gasses...lol!
Feb 11, 2011
MountainMama(ship3 div081)
Feb 11, 2011
alwaysdaddyltlegirl(Ship03Div081
Good Morning Ladies: Im soooo upset an mad at myself this morning, I get up late for work, due to lack of sleep last night, Then of all things I forgot my cell phone on the kitchen counter. I just want to know at time did all the mothers in california pacific time did you start getting your calls, My shift is from 4am to 12:30pm pacific time.. Oh pray that God give me calmness and piece this am
Here is a scripture for all the div on battlestation right now
I can do all things through Christ which strengtheneth me. Philippians 4:13
soo upset ladie can't believe myself ;'''(
Feb 11, 2011
zacksmom
Feb 11, 2011
exxie
Feb 11, 2011
randy'smom
Feb 11, 2011
alwaysdaddyltlegirl(Ship03Div081
zackmom<3 thank you sooo much, I was sooo upset that, I had decided to live work an go get my phone from home which is not close by.. but after reading you message, it give me relief, Thank you everyone for all the support that you have given me throught this roller coaster ride..
COME DIVISIONS YOU ONLY HAVE ONE MORE HOUR TO GOOOO YOU CAN DO IT>>>>>>
Feb 11, 2011
MountainMama(ship3 div081)
Feb 11, 2011
Tchrmom Lisa
Feb 11, 2011
Lala Ribbon Queen PIR Ribbons
Feb 11, 2011
gonavy2010
Feb 11, 2011
Tchrmom Lisa
MountainMama, you are a dedicated school employee! I didn't go in. I know the calls generally start in the afternoon, but after missing the last call he earned, there was NO WAY I was taking the chance of missing another one!!!
alwaysdaddyltlegirl- I am SO glad you left and went to get your phone. I knew we were expecting an earned call about 2 weeks ago, and went to the bowling alley forgetting my phone. I thought I was safe, that they generally get phone time in the afternoon, and I'd be home by noon. Well, he called at 10:30 and I missed it. I cried half the day and it took me 2 days to get past it and move on. I feel SO much better that you have it. I was getting all anxious for you! Lord knows I have enough of my own anxiety today. I think the word ANXIETY should be our word of the day!!!
Feb 11, 2011
MountainMama(ship3 div081)
Feb 11, 2011
alwaysdaddyltlegirl(Ship03Div081
YAAAAA ITS OVER LADIES !!!!!! ok let the call start comeing.
Feb 11, 2011
SuZan
Feb 11, 2011
karenjd
Congratulations to all who finally got their call and best wishes to everyone waiting for their SRs to become Sailors...see everyone at graduation
Feb 11, 2011
MountainMama(ship3 div081)
Feb 11, 2011
SuZan
Feb 11, 2011
navymom 74 Ship 4 Div 805
Feb 11, 2011
Terri,Bobster's Mom (AWF FTS)
Feb 11, 2011
Sailormom21811
Feb 11, 2011
diannep
Feb 11, 2011
diannep
Ok....so....77 should be calling first....then 78.....79.....80! Calls should start in the next 2 hours or so and go for a good while with 4 divisions. Be sure to ask your new sailor if all in his/her division passed. Post that. He/she will probably not know about the other divisions, just their own. This is an exciting day! Remember, some may have watch and miss their calls :-( Let's hope no one on here!
Just think...the 2/11 group just concluded PIR a little while ago....sigh....their sailors are in their arms! Can you imagine that? This time next week...yep, there you are! As much as you think you know what it will be like, you don't....it is so much more wonderful. I remember trembling I was so excited...I had to calm it down for my son...he would have thought I was ridiculous...but I have to say, when we finally found him after PIR...yes, couldn't find him....it was so good to see his face again! I hadn't spotted him during PIR at all...
We decided to be "smart"...we thought...and stayed in the bleachers as the "herd" stampeded the hall floor when liberty was called. Almost got trampled as they tried to get by us....so we waited....thinking that he would see just us standing in the bleachers....and we waited....and waited....nothing...so we meandered into the masses on the floor...and eventually found him casually talking to some other sailors. WHAT? He just casually said, "Oh, hi...how ya doing?" What the heck? He had not seen us during the entire ceremony...said he looked straight ahead the whole time...so I guess he wasn't sure we were there? I don't know....but he was like a deer in headlights as we rode the shuttle back. I asked why he looked like that. He said, "Mom, we have not been off this base, outside these gates in almost 11 weeks (his was longer because of being asmoed for a week and then the Thanksgiving, Christmas, New Years holidays caused delays)....it feels so good to get out and just look at things!" HA! So that is what we did....off to Cracker Barrel for lunch, then just drove around the beautiful area (snow was so pretty)....and ended up in a school pickup line on a small residential street...hysterical because we couldn't get out of it right away...well, I thought it was funny...my 2 sons (25 and 23(sailor)) were not so thrilled!
Anyway, sorry to ramble...but I'm getting excited for you all because I know what is ahead for you....the I'm a Sailor call is the start of it...and it gets better and better! HOOYAH!
Feb 11, 2011
exxie
Feb 11, 2011
MountainMama(ship3 div081)
Feb 11, 2011
diannep
Feb 11, 2011
bsmom
Feb 11, 2011
Nancy Ship09 Div078
And my mom gave me very good news,
my brother called yesterday afternoon and he passedb
his battlestation test(; he said almost everyone in his
division passed only two didnt! I am very exited
and so proud of my little brother!!
Feb 11, 2011
alwaysdaddyltlegirl(Ship03Div081
Please anyone that gets a call please start posting them... I'm soo nervous an the stress level is high. Mountainmama please if you here anything... post asap
Blessings to our Sailors
Feb 11, 2011
LornaJ (Ship 3 Div 81)
OMG I am at work should not be checking this site -but I can't stand it!!! I hope all has gone OK and we get our phone calls soon!
I did get my Pink scraf today!! Great Lakes here we come!
Feb 11, 2011
MountainMama(ship3 div081)
Feb 11, 2011
alwaysdaddyltlegirl(Ship03Div081
hahahah lol mountainmama: sent smokeing signals tooo please!!!!!
blessings
Feb 11, 2011
LornaJ (Ship 3 Div 81)
Feb 11, 2011
PrdNavyMom2Sailors
Feb 11, 2011
Bell (ship 9 div 077)
Feb 11, 2011
pixie
Feb 11, 2011
Dani_Girl (ET wife)
Feb 11, 2011
waiting for you (SHIP 3 DIV 080)
Feb 11, 2011
pixie
Feb 11, 2011
Terri,Bobster's Mom (AWF FTS)
Feb 11, 2011
Holly_motherpie( Ship 09 Div.78)
Feb 11, 2011
ProudMichiganMom
Feb 11, 2011
MountainMama(ship3 div081)
Feb 11, 2011