Dear Shirl, I am sure it has been very hard to stand by and not be able to do anything! Sometimes it is events like that that will make them better sailors and men! After all, we learn to walk by falling down.
Txgal-Donna, I am just done reading all this mess about the underage drinking and can't help but be worried. I know they are all grown up and all but i am concerned about my boy. I just tried communicating with him and have not been able to talk to him. Would they take their phones away too? I hope he is just busy talking to his financee' and not be one of the ones that got carded. Lord have mercy!
Txgal, I heard from my son today as well-well ok, I texted him first! But he said they didn't get yellow carded, so that is a good thing. Still not sure what it is exactly! I'm sure those who got caught will get some kind of punishment. Prayers that they won't do it again.
Thanks all for prayers, my son did learn and will not ever do it again, he has grown spiritually as well as grown into a man taking full responsibility for his dumbass decisions, sorry about that word but that is how he describes it and to an extent he is right. Just warn ur sons if they will listen it is no fun getting in that kind of trouble, luckily my son never drives and drinks, but alcohol as I told him can be the Devil in disguise. We made it through so did he, but it was hard.
Dear shirl, God bless your Son and your family. One of the N4M ladies mentioned on a post and I hope this helps, that it's better it happened to them now while they are starting their career in the Navy rather than later. Thank God you have all made it through. Big NMH to you my dear.
Proud navy mom 1 , yes I am glad it happened now, thanks for ur support, I was not even on here for a long time it was hard. We are better now and he is happy , well most of the time.
shirl - so happy to have you back. I am so very sorry to hear of the news. May all go well for him in GA.! Thank you for sharing. This sharing truly does help all of us. Big NAVY MOM hugg!
Johanna.....6 mos! Oy! I forget....where is he now?
ProudNavyMom-Yay for the class-up! Love it when there is happiness among our sons!
God guide ALL of our Sailors in their words, thoughts and actions!
FATHOMOM, my oldest Sailor was the grad hold, he is a Nuke on the USS Missouri. I have some great news about him, but can't share for a bit and our youngest Sailor is on the USS Michigan and he is in Guam for a while. Happy boys, happy Mom.
Their is a live stream video of the commissioning of the USS Somerset. Dedicated to those passengers on United Airlines Flight 93 that crashed in Somerset County on 9/11. It started at 8am PST but is still on if anyone would like to watch.
Oh my Lord! Kevsmom thank you for sharing this beautiful commissioning ceremony of the USS Sommerset! I watched it and proud tears are still in my eyes. The last speech really got me. He is so proud of his crew members and so grateful to his parents who adopted him and gave him all. The prayers!! Mercy. So beautiful!! Sorry to blow the ending for those of you that have not seen it. GOD BLESS THE CAPTAIN, CREW AND GOD BLESS AMERICA! HOOYAH!!!!!!!
Good Evening Annette - Tensions are running the gamut in this training school. It is cold, these guys have studied so hard and are tired, cars don't start, they are getting cabin fever, some are not feeling so well, they are away from home and family, they are getting lectured constantly and it is frustrating as all get out not to know which boat you will be on, where you are going, what happens next. Tensions are flaring and some are not taking it too well.
I am so sorry your son was involved in a skirmish of sorts and I hope nothing got broken in his face, adding insult to injury as they say. God bless all our guys and girls and keep them strong and out of harms way. We love them so.
I guess if they make it thru training, they will be ready for anything. Stay strong - you and your son have my prayers.
My son is taking his first test today in his A school for sonar. His 2nd in his class right now. First is only 0.4 points ahead. He's done great on the quizzes, but is so nervous about the test. Lol I'm thinking of burning my blue candle. I've got my Scentsy Navy warmer on with his picture next to it. Please keep your fingers crossed for him. Also, I've been catching up on posts... My son said there have been a couple incidents with heroin on base. I was shocked and saddened by that. The underage drinking is pretty rampant as well, but I never expected to hear about heroin twice. My son's barracks are getting inspected quite frequently and the random drug tests seem to be more frequent. Hopefully that will help with the problem. I know they are so stressed and can't do much but study, but I hate to think that some of these sailors are losing their careers before they even start.
Annette your son is in my son's class. I'm so sorry for what he's going through, and having a test tonight. He asked my son to take him to Walmart last night. If he needs anything let me know. My son has a truck and is happy to help.
My heart is aching for all the Moms here who have sailors in trouble. Mine son is a long way from home. We live in GA. And I can't imagine being so far away and having him in trouble and not be able to help. I know they are all grown up but they are really still just kids. I hope all turn s out well for everyone and their families. Prayers to all!!!
OklahomaMama, I too have heard about at least one heroin episode but a lot of underage drinking. They really should know better but some just don't I guess. That was nice of your son to help Annette's son. I hope all goes well with the test, for all of them.
Oh Annette my heart goes out to you, I hope your sons face heals. I hope all goes well with the punishment phase, my son went through that for other reasons it was hard, they are all learning and Groton is harder because they are all schooling . They also have more freedom, and it brings more temptation , I am talking about the alcohol. Praying for all of them .
Here's to all the best for our sailors, they need to be smart and safe. Be smart boys and look out for your group. To the moms, We raised them let's hope all their goals come true, and god bless each and every one of them for serving our country!
I guess I will call my son today, It is raining here and cooling down and I miss that guy. He never calls me anymore, he waits for me to call him and I never know when he isn't busy or testing. I am doing income tax and very busy but I always have time for him. I guess he getting along OK because I sure would be hearing from him if he were not. That is when we hear from our kids the most, you know. LOL Keep saying prayers, girls! Our sailors can always use them. Yesterday was free for all military day at the Plant City Strawberry Festival and I had the most fun just saying thank you to everyone that served. Even the cows had flags on them at the steer show. My son is itching for a new Ford truck and I took pictures of myself inside one of those Raptors he wants and with the hood up. I am sending him an email with the pictures saying I got one, as a joke. It is a good thing he has a good sense of humor. Strawberries $5.99 a flat YUM!
navymom2013, 5.99 a flat? Geeze, I wish I was there!! The strawberries out here don't taste like anything yet and they are never that inexpensive! I made the mistake of spoiling all my kids-they won't eat any jam but the strawberry jam I make every year. Anyway, sounds like a fun time you had yesterday! :)
I am also hesitant to call my son; I know radio has started and he's busy with that and I don't want to interrupt. He did say that it's a great class and he's learning a lot and that it's very cool!
Navymom2013 you are so funny. Poor guy is going to want the truck even more now! Haha. Do you text? Can you text him? I'm always texting mine. Just to let him know I love him. Praying for him. Hope he is having a great day. He answers when he can. I'll catch him on FaceTime Every once in a while and that just feels my heart. I get to see him real time!! Sometimes I call him. He doesn't call much but I'm ok with that bcause we text often. And boy his I love you too mom goes a long way in my book ;). I love that boy!
Strawberries at that price sound great!
Mrsb you make your own jam? Yummy. I was never any good at cooking so it never ceases to amaze me when my kids say they want me to make the yummy dinners they grew up with me making??!! Seriously? Haha I love them all so much.
S Oregon mom thank you for the blessings.
I continue to keep ALL of our Sailors in prayer. This NAVY journey can be very stressful time for ALL. May God guide them in their actions, words and thoughts. BIG NAVY MOM hugg to ALL. I am thankful ALL of you are out there!
Hi everyone here is a link I received from the US Navy All Hands Magazine Update. A Sailor's perspective covering the Oscar's. It's a fun read and I think you will enjoy it.
Does anyone know if the Sailors get off on Good Friday? My son asked a while ago and they said that they usually get off then but because of the snow days they didn't know.
Good Morning Groton Moms. I have to report some sad news. My son just texted me and said that a sailor 2 doors down the hall from him committed suicide last night. Please pray for strength for his family.
Cath Bubblehead mom
Dear Shirl, I am sure it has been very hard to stand by and not be able to do anything! Sometimes it is events like that that will make them better sailors and men! After all, we learn to walk by falling down.
Feb 24, 2014
ProudNavyMom#1
Txgal-Donna, I am just done reading all this mess about the underage drinking and can't help but be worried. I know they are all grown up and all but i am concerned about my boy. I just tried communicating with him and have not been able to talk to him. Would they take their phones away too? I hope he is just busy talking to his financee' and not be one of the ones that got carded. Lord have mercy!
Feb 24, 2014
mrsb
Txgal, I heard from my son today as well-well ok, I texted him first! But he said they didn't get yellow carded, so that is a good thing. Still not sure what it is exactly! I'm sure those who got caught will get some kind of punishment. Prayers that they won't do it again.
Feb 24, 2014
shirl
Feb 25, 2014
ProudNavyMom#1
Dear shirl, God bless your Son and your family. One of the N4M ladies mentioned on a post and I hope this helps, that it's better it happened to them now while they are starting their career in the Navy rather than later. Thank God you have all made it through. Big NMH to you my dear.
Feb 26, 2014
shirl
Feb 26, 2014
stylist613
Feb 26, 2014
mrsb
Shirl, we're all glad you're back with us! :)
Feb 26, 2014
shirl
Feb 27, 2014
Annette
Cool new look!
Feb 28, 2014
ProudNavyMom#1
Woohoo, New look!!! It was just yesterday that I posted on the "old" look! hahahhaa
News from my Sailor in Groton, He starts CLASS next Monday! He is so happy! HAHA
mrsb, He must be so tired of mopping!!!! :-)
He is happy, Mama is happy :-) God bless our boys!!!
Feb 28, 2014
Johanna
Feb 28, 2014
Britbrat2323
My husband will be there Monday to start his new career as well I am so excided and very much proud of him =)
Feb 28, 2014
FATHOMOM
shirl - so happy to have you back. I am so very sorry to hear of the news. May all go well for him in GA.! Thank you for sharing. This sharing truly does help all of us. Big NAVY MOM hugg!
Johanna.....6 mos! Oy! I forget....where is he now?
ProudNavyMom-Yay for the class-up! Love it when there is happiness among our sons!
God guide ALL of our Sailors in their words, thoughts and actions!
This is a cool new look!
Feb 28, 2014
Johanna
Feb 28, 2014
FATHOMOM
Johanna - great news.....I agree, hold on to it. Isn't it so basic?.....happy boys, happy Mom.Hooyah!
Feb 28, 2014
ProudNavyMom#1
Johanna, you know the feeling re mop duty!! ;)
britbrat2323, Congrats to your hubby too!!!!
FATHOMOM, thank you!!!
God bless our Sailors!!! God bless our Military!!! God bless America!!!
Mar 1, 2014
Kevsmom93
Their is a live stream video of the commissioning of the USS Somerset. Dedicated to those passengers on United Airlines Flight 93 that crashed in Somerset County on 9/11. It started at 8am PST but is still on if anyone would like to watch.
http://navylive.dodlive.mil/2014/02/28/uss-somerset-commissioning/
Mar 1, 2014
mrsb
Thanks kevsmom!
Mar 1, 2014
Kevsmom93
Sorry it ended within 5 mins after my post :-/ But I thought it was a pretty awesome ceremony just the same.
Mar 1, 2014
ProudNavyMom#1
Mar 1, 2014
shirl
Mar 2, 2014
stylist613
Mar 4, 2014
mrsb
Oh Annette, I'm so sorry to hear about this! I really hope it all ends well. :(
Mar 4, 2014
Navymom26
Annette I'm so sorry to hear about what happened. We send our prays to your family and your sailor. I hope everything comes out ok.
Mar 4, 2014
S Oregon mom
Annette, hope your son is ok. Sending many well wishes and prayers your way. Hope this has a good outcome.
Mar 5, 2014
navymom2013
Good Evening Annette - Tensions are running the gamut in this training school. It is cold, these guys have studied so hard and are tired, cars don't start, they are getting cabin fever, some are not feeling so well, they are away from home and family, they are getting lectured constantly and it is frustrating as all get out not to know which boat you will be on, where you are going, what happens next. Tensions are flaring and some are not taking it too well.
I am so sorry your son was involved in a skirmish of sorts and I hope nothing got broken in his face, adding insult to injury as they say. God bless all our guys and girls and keep them strong and out of harms way. We love them so.
I guess if they make it thru training, they will be ready for anything. Stay strong - you and your son have my prayers.
Mar 5, 2014
OklahomaMama
Mar 5, 2014
OklahomaMama
Mar 5, 2014
Navymom26
My heart is aching for all the Moms here who have sailors in trouble. Mine son is a long way from home. We live in GA. And I can't imagine being so far away and having him in trouble and not be able to help. I know they are all grown up but they are really still just kids. I hope all turn s out well for everyone and their families. Prayers to all!!!
Mar 5, 2014
mrsb
OklahomaMama, I too have heard about at least one heroin episode but a lot of underage drinking. They really should know better but some just don't I guess. That was nice of your son to help Annette's son. I hope all goes well with the test, for all of them.
Mar 5, 2014
shirl
Mar 5, 2014
Annette
Please ignore my posts, I have deleted them, do not talk to your sons about them, or make any further mention of it please. Thank you.
Mar 6, 2014
ProudNavyMom#1
Will do Annette. Please know you and yours are in my prayers. Extra prayers for all our boys in Groton. God bless us all
Mar 6, 2014
S Oregon mom
Here's to all the best for our sailors, they need to be smart and safe. Be smart boys and look out for your group. To the moms, We raised them let's hope all their goals come true, and god bless each and every one of them for serving our country!
Mar 6, 2014
navymom2013
I guess I will call my son today, It is raining here and cooling down and I miss that guy. He never calls me anymore, he waits for me to call him and I never know when he isn't busy or testing. I am doing income tax and very busy but I always have time for him. I guess he getting along OK because I sure would be hearing from him if he were not. That is when we hear from our kids the most, you know. LOL Keep saying prayers, girls! Our sailors can always use them. Yesterday was free for all military day at the Plant City Strawberry Festival and I had the most fun just saying thank you to everyone that served. Even the cows had flags on them at the steer show. My son is itching for a new Ford truck and I took pictures of myself inside one of those Raptors he wants and with the hood up. I am sending him an email with the pictures saying I got one, as a joke. It is a good thing he has a good sense of humor. Strawberries $5.99 a flat YUM!
Mar 6, 2014
mrsb
navymom2013, 5.99 a flat? Geeze, I wish I was there!! The strawberries out here don't taste like anything yet and they are never that inexpensive! I made the mistake of spoiling all my kids-they won't eat any jam but the strawberry jam I make every year. Anyway, sounds like a fun time you had yesterday! :)
I am also hesitant to call my son; I know radio has started and he's busy with that and I don't want to interrupt. He did say that it's a great class and he's learning a lot and that it's very cool!
Mar 6, 2014
ProudNavyMom#1
Strawberries at that price sound great!
Mrsb you make your own jam? Yummy. I was never any good at cooking so it never ceases to amaze me when my kids say they want me to make the yummy dinners they grew up with me making??!! Seriously? Haha I love them all so much.
S Oregon mom thank you for the blessings.
Mar 6, 2014
FATHOMOM
ok Annette - WILL DO!
Mar 6, 2014
FATHOMOM
I continue to keep ALL of our Sailors in prayer. This NAVY journey can be very stressful time for ALL. May God guide them in their actions, words and thoughts. BIG NAVY MOM hugg to ALL. I am thankful ALL of you are out there!
Mar 6, 2014
shirl
Mar 6, 2014
Kevsmom93
Hi everyone here is a link I received from the US Navy All Hands Magazine Update. A Sailor's perspective covering the Oscar's. It's a fun read and I think you will enjoy it.
http://www.navy.mil/ah_online/ftrStory.asp?id=79468
ProudNavyMom#1 you're welcome! Hope you like this latest link too :-D
Mar 7, 2014
ProudNavyMom#1
Kevsmom93 this was an awesome read! I had to share!!! God bless our Sailors and our Military and us Mamas!!!
Mar 7, 2014
Giselda
Mar 7, 2014
Corfrank
Does anyone know if the Sailors get off on Good Friday? My son asked a while ago and they said that they usually get off then but because of the snow days they didn't know.
Mar 8, 2014
SpunkyNavyMom2014 (PIR 4/25/14)
Good Morning Grotton Moms!
My SR PIR 4/25 and headed to Groton! Give the me the scoop to get prepared! Smiles.
Mar 9, 2014
Navymom26
Good Morning Groton Moms. I have to report some sad news. My son just texted me and said that a sailor 2 doors down the hall from him committed suicide last night. Please pray for strength for his family.
Mar 9, 2014
mrsb
Navymom26, that's just awful! I'm so sorry for him and his familyh.
Mar 9, 2014
mrsb
Navymom26, do you have any more info, like which barracks?
Mar 9, 2014
mrsb
Welcome Navymom2014! Just hang out here and you'll find tons of information. Welcome to the family!
Mar 9, 2014