Thank you to everyone that has responded to menin some way. I'm sorry I have not replied until now. I'm rather emotional about the whole ordeal and the uncertainty that lies ahead stresses me out. I appreciate all your kind words, and I pray for some answers soon.
OklahomaMama congratulations!! So happy for you and your Sailor! 3rd in class, that's awesome! Please do tell where he is going when he gets his orders-we all want to hear. :)
OklahomaMams I am so happy for you too!!! Congratulations on 3rd in class. I know they are very competitive and yours made 3rd! How exciting!!
I think yours is a month ahead of mrsb's and my Sons! Can't wait to see where they get assigned.
Ashley sweetie, you and your little family are in my daily prayers as well as all our boys and families in Navy and Military. Hang in there. I pray you get some answers soon. God bless you always. Big NMH
Mrsb!!!! I just saw your post. Congratulations!!! I know you have a smart boy there!!!!I'm yet to hear about this hard test/exam from my son!!! I texted him last night and today but with night classes he's prob sleeping now. Oh I can't wait to hear from mine!!! I'm so happy for you!!!! Love you
Congratulations OklahomaMama that's a tremendous accomplishment! Mine just graduated on Thursday second in his class, tons of competition in A school. Our boys work so hard and we're proud of all of them! Keep us posted on orders. My son's group seemed to have a lot going to Hawaii. He has one buddy who he's been with him since BC going to Hawaii but on a different boat.
Kevsmom 2nd in class. That is awesome!!!! Congratulations!!! You must be so proud of him!!!
What an accomplishment!!
I guess I should have read all posts before replying but then I forget what was said hahaha
Sorry for all the separate posts :)
You and our boys are all in my prayers!!!
Kevsmom, a lot seem to be going to Hawaii-darn!!! My neighbors son across the street from us (my son's buddy since age 4) just pulled in to San Diego yesterday so he's home for the weekend; he's also stationed in Hawaii. What a horrible place to have to be!!!
Hi tysmom how fun to plan a trip to see your sailor. We never got to Groton but I'm hoping we'll get to see him in Hawaii someday. Honestly I'm not thinking that far ahead I can't wait for him to arrive home tonight! He's in route right now and has a long day of traveling ahead of him.
ProudNavyMom#1 LOL! Yes you will since you already have a history of doing just that :-)
First delay for my son :-( stuck at O'hare flight delayed 2 hours.Why does that not surprise me, what is it about O'hare and delays? I guess it's just a giant hub for everyone. Oh and he's already run into a few shipmates that he knew from New London too.
Kevsmom I got stuck in Chicago too on the way back home from Groton. It is a huge hub. I pray Kevin got on next flight out or at least has a secured flight home. Is he wearing his uniform. They do get seated first :) bless your heart. I hope he is on his way home by now. God bless All of you and hang in there my dear!!! I love you NMH
ProudNavyMom#1 thank you for the kind thoughts. They boarded over an hour ago and are still sitting there. So far this flight is delayed 3 hours and 12 mins. We keep changing our time for driving to Sac. it's about 90 mins. from here. No uniform he was told by his superiors a while back that it's safer not to wear it if you don't have to. Yes, I've heard you get preferential treatment when in uniform. We'll see him eventually all I ask for safe and sound I don't care what time he arrives!
On a more positive note Ryan called and he sounded really good. Much better than when he arrived on Saturday at his new base.
Kevsmom praise God!!! Have a safe trip to airport and back with you Kevin.
So good you were able to talk to Ryan and he's happy at the new base!!
Aaahhhh im so happy for you!!!!
Enjoy your time with Kevin and hugs all around!!!!
HAPPY HAPPY MOM HERE! Our son's flight FINALLY arrived at 2 am and we arrived home at 4:30 am lots of delays but all worth it. Couldn't help but run to him coming down that escalator with happy tears! Hugging him was so wonderful, watching his dad swallow him up in a big dad bear hug...more tears. Great news too, he was in the top 10% and in Sept will a Petty Officer 3rd Class!! WOO HOO! So very proud of him and all his accomplishments. PROUD of ALL OUR BOYS! God bless them and keep them all safe!!
He just pulled up and texted me saying that so far this place looks really cool, males me feel so much better since that's where he'll be living for the next year. We have 2 kids (3 1/2 and 18 months) and I am due with our final child this week (if baby is not here by thurs then dr wants to sch to be induced) and we will be moving to him in a couple of months. We're going to wait until he gets into the 'groove' of things and I need to make sure everything is good with baby and I and then start packing things up
CEECEE< welcome to the group! You will find lots of support and encouraging words from all these wonderful ladies here and your hubby will love Groton.
I'm so happy to read about all the good news and amazing accomplishments of all your Sailors! Congrats to all of them and all of you Ladies!
Kevsmom, please brag some more. lol I love it love it love it. Congratulations to both of your boys, they have done an amazing job. Nothing better than having a Sailor home, enjoy every minute with your boy and give him lots of lots of hugs. May God guide and protect all of our boys!
Kevsmom BRAVO ZULU KEVIN!!!! HOOYAH Top 10!!! Hard working young man!!! oh how happy I am for you. I love to hear you ran to him and dads bear hug. Happy tears indeed!!!! HAHAHAHA I am so happy for you my dear!!! This has been a long very long time waiting for this reunion!!!
Ceecee welcome and it sounds like you have a good idea about what is going on and are very patient! Hahaha I hope all goes well with your delivery and try to recoup before packing bc the Navy is pretty much hurry up and wait! Haha you will like your hubby being in Groton bc you will be able to text to him and he will reply when he is able to and if you have skype or FaceTime you can do that too once he settles into a schedule or knows his schedule :) when you get frustrated or down get on this site and share share share. You will feel better and at least unload with us. God bless you and your growing family. Please thank your Sailor for his Service to our US Navy!!! <3
SoProud thank you for the beautiful bouquet of flowers.
And happy Mother's Day to you and all our Navy Sisters!!! God bless you and all our boys!!!
Oh Kevsmom - we are HAPPY HAPPY for YOU! I cry happy tears with you just thinking about you two hugging your son. Thank God boy is HOME - Congratulations on both of your boy's , good to hear all are well. Lots of huggs and enjoy!
Welcome Ceecee and Congratulations - you have a Sailor!!
I agree, Groton is a good place to be. ProudNavyMom#1 is soo right....Your husband will be pleased to be apart of Groton. You will too. One day at a time...one more step in your NAVY journey - God Speed. This site does have genuine, lovely NAVY Momma's who are here for you! Now, take good care of YOU, God bless you and the delivery of the newest lil family member.
A Happy Mother's Day to all NAVY Sisters. We are blessed, I am thankful.
Today is my husbands 1st day of school. He told me he will be keeping his phone in his room just so he doesn't get into any trouble. I am die any day now. If this baby isn't here by Thursday then my dr wants to sch me to be induced. I'm just wondering, what if I go into labor today, how can I get a hold of him just so he knows?
Ceecee, I wish I had a good answer for you. They cannot bring their cell phones in the buildings. I would recommend texting his phone and he would get it as soon as he is out of class.
I haven't written anything in awhile but I do love reading all of your posts! My son is set to graduate radio school at the end of this month and is anxiously waiting his orders. I'm so excited to see him...the whole family is heading out to see him before he's assigned to a boat. It'll be great to have all 5 of my kids together again! Oh...for those of you who read my previous posts, my son did not end up getting married! I'm so glad he figured out before the wedding that he was rushing things and wasn't ready to take on that commitment. He's so happy with what he's doing in the Navy and excited to see where it will take him. Of course his dream sheet has his number one choice so far away!! Secretly I'm hoping for a much closer port! lol
JTFsubmom, congratulations on his graduation later this month! My son is also radio and isn't due to graduate until the end of July. I'm anxious to hear where they all will be going!!! He said a lot of his class want Hawaii but I doubt they will all go there. I'm also glad that your son decided to wait on getting married. I think it will be much easier for him, and her. The biggest test would be when he's deployed. Let's all hope he gets his dream!!!
My husband just called me a couple of hours ago and the people higher then him approved him to leave when I have our baby!! If our baby isn't here by Thursday, they will sch me to be induced and ill give my hubby the date and they will do everything they can for him to be there. I am on cloud 9 right now!! I'm not telling our 4 year old daughter that he will be home next week just so shell be completely surprised!
Yay, Ceecee!! Thank you for sharing your wonderful news! I keep ALL of you in prayer!
JTFsubmom - happy to hear that all is well. Perhaps because I am a Mom too, I am pleased that your son has postponed marriage. Now they can take time to get to know eachother a little better - all in good time things will work out. How wonderful that you will be surrounded by your five children - BIG NAVYMOM HUGG! Enjoy! It has been quite a year for all of our sons. Our son is due to graduate at the end of June and awaits his ETNAV orders too. This is another very exciting step in their NAVY journey. God speed to ALL. May God guide ALL of our precious sons in all they do.
JTF I'm so happy to hear your news of your Radioman graduating and being sent on assigment soon! And for you to have all your kids together at the same time. Make sure you take lots of pictures and get your hugs in.
Thank God your Son has decided to wait on marriage. I can't imagine how hard it must be for them the first year on assignment as they work for their dolphins and try to get some sort of schedule. God bless him and all our Sailors!
My SR was told before he left for boot camp that he would be at A School in Groton for 30wks to train for MMS. But, according to his letters, he was told differently at his classification briefing last week. He was told it would be 49 days (7wks).
He says this sounds too good to be true, and I was thinking the same thing. If his schooling is 7wks he would graduate a week before our first child is due and may be able to attend the birth!! :-D
Does anyone know if 7wks for MMS is a possibility? I sincerely hope so...
Hi Ashley - congrats on your first child. One thing I do know about the Navy is that they make and change rules, graduation dates and many other things at their discretion. Seven Weeks doesn't sound like it would be enough time to teach correctly - could be - but don't get your hopes up. It takes them two weeks after they get there just to know their way around the base.
Hi Ashley - congratulations! I equate the Navy's estimation of "time" like watching the end of a ball game where 5 minutes can take 1/2 hour! If you only add up the class time, it is probably correct. However, there can be weeks in between class time while they wait for a class to be full to start.
I know you are anxious having the baby and all. You do not say if he is in Groton yet. If he is there, he can notify his commander about the impending birth and depending on his place in training might be able to get leave for a few days.
before my son left for BC he was told he'd be going to Groton for 58 weeks of school. Don't know if that helps. Also I received my first letter last week but nothing this week. Hoping he got my first 4 letters and getting ready to send a 5th one.....this one typed so maybe he can understand it better than my dreadful hand writing . Also wondering if anyone else is still waiting for their "form letter"? Joey said he mailed it in his first letter and was hoping I got it but to date I still haven't received it and his recruiter has yet to answer my email. Starting to really get nervous and sweating this out......anyone else waiting for the form letter who's SR's PIR date is the 13th? j/w
Lady rocker I'm sorry you have not received your form letter yet. If PIR is June 13 go to that PIR date on this website and try to read as much as you can so you can get an idea of what will go on and timing and other pertinent things. Keep asking your son so he lets someone know you don't have info and try to get someone to contact with that info. As far as not receiving mail from him or your son not receiving your letters yet, keep in mind that if one of them messes up, they all suffer consequences. One of them being not getting mail that week. Don't ask him if this is happening. Just know this. I didn't find out until later and not by my own son.
On another note my Sailor attended one of his buddies' wedding an hour ago and he and the other boys were so touched by it. He was so glad he was invited and texted fiancé about it. We were all together as we had all skyped with my son earlier today before the wedding. God bless the young couple, newlyweds.
Well, son got his first choice, Guam! USS Key West SSN 772. He is beyond excited, and we are excited for him! No dates yet, still has A school until 6/20. Very pleased and happy for him.
I am getting excited. Wednesday morning early we leave home driving my son's car up to him at Groton. We live in north MS. We hope to arrive Friday about the time his duty is over for the day. We get to spend Memorial Day weekend with him and fly out Tuesday morning coming home
Annette happy, happy news for your son! Congratulations to him!
Safe and happy travels to you tidefan! Enjoy your son and your visit. My hubby and I never made it to Groton when our son was there and I would have loved to see the base. Everyone always has such a positive things to say about it.
Ashley
May 8, 2014
mrsb
OklahomaMama congratulations!! So happy for you and your Sailor! 3rd in class, that's awesome! Please do tell where he is going when he gets his orders-we all want to hear. :)
May 8, 2014
FATHOMOM
kevsmom HOOYAH! The day is here..Congratulations!!! He must be proud, this is a huge accomplishment!! Enjoy having your son HOME!
OklahomaMama - Very excited and happy for your Sailor - 3rd in class - wonderful! What a year it has been!
mrsb - so great to hear such awesome news from your son! One more step towards graduation..it will be here before you know it!
Ashley - BIGG HUGG. Take good care of you, answers will come soon.
God guide and bless ALL of our Sailors and all who surround them!
May 8, 2014
ProudNavyMom#1
I think yours is a month ahead of mrsb's and my Sons! Can't wait to see where they get assigned.
Ashley sweetie, you and your little family are in my daily prayers as well as all our boys and families in Navy and Military. Hang in there. I pray you get some answers soon. God bless you always. Big NMH
May 9, 2014
ProudNavyMom#1
May 9, 2014
Kevsmom93
Congratulations OklahomaMama that's a tremendous accomplishment! Mine just graduated on Thursday second in his class, tons of competition in A school. Our boys work so hard and we're proud of all of them! Keep us posted on orders. My son's group seemed to have a lot going to Hawaii. He has one buddy who he's been with him since BC going to Hawaii but on a different boat.
May 9, 2014
Kevsmom93
mrsb & ProudNavyMom#1- July is coming quickly!!
May 9, 2014
ProudNavyMom#1
What an accomplishment!!
I guess I should have read all posts before replying but then I forget what was said hahaha
Sorry for all the separate posts :)
You and our boys are all in my prayers!!!
May 9, 2014
mrsb
Kevsmom, a lot seem to be going to Hawaii-darn!!! My neighbors son across the street from us (my son's buddy since age 4) just pulled in to San Diego yesterday so he's home for the weekend; he's also stationed in Hawaii. What a horrible place to have to be!!!
May 9, 2014
Kevsmom93
lol :-D Yeah it's a tough life. How wonderful for your neighbors. Bet you were happy to give him a Navy Mom hug!
May 9, 2014
mrsb
haven't seen him yet-probably still sleeping!! He'll probably come by to see me the hounds this weekend. :) He really misses my dogs!
May 9, 2014
tysmom
HI Is a great place to be stationed. What a wonderful place to visit your sailor! Mine is there and I have an upcoming visit.
Cond]congratulations to the sailors and the Moms. Happy Mothers Day!!!!
May 9, 2014
mrsb
Nice tysmom!!! Enjoy your visit!!
May 9, 2014
Kevsmom93
Hi tysmom how fun to plan a trip to see your sailor. We never got to Groton but I'm hoping we'll get to see him in Hawaii someday. Honestly I'm not thinking that far ahead I can't wait for him to arrive home tonight! He's in route right now and has a long day of traveling ahead of him.
May 9, 2014
ProudNavyMom#1
May 9, 2014
Kevsmom93
ProudNavyMom#1 LOL! Yes you will since you already have a history of doing just that :-)
First delay for my son :-( stuck at O'hare flight delayed 2 hours.Why does that not surprise me, what is it about O'hare and delays? I guess it's just a giant hub for everyone. Oh and he's already run into a few shipmates that he knew from New London too.
May 9, 2014
ProudNavyMom#1
May 9, 2014
Kevsmom93
ProudNavyMom#1 thank you for the kind thoughts. They boarded over an hour ago and are still sitting there. So far this flight is delayed 3 hours and 12 mins. We keep changing our time for driving to Sac. it's about 90 mins. from here. No uniform he was told by his superiors a while back that it's safer not to wear it if you don't have to. Yes, I've heard you get preferential treatment when in uniform. We'll see him eventually all I ask for safe and sound I don't care what time he arrives!
On a more positive note Ryan called and he sounded really good. Much better than when he arrived on Saturday at his new base.
May 10, 2014
Kevsmom93
Finally in the air!! I'll check in tomorrow :-)
May 10, 2014
ProudNavyMom#1
So good you were able to talk to Ryan and he's happy at the new base!!
Aaahhhh im so happy for you!!!!
Enjoy your time with Kevin and hugs all around!!!!
May 10, 2014
CEECEE
May 10, 2014
mrsb
Welcome to Groton CEECEE!!! You will like it here and your husband will certainly like it there! Everyone seems to love Groton. :)
May 10, 2014
Kevsmom93
Welcome CEECEE! Congratulations to your hubby!
HAPPY HAPPY MOM HERE! Our son's flight FINALLY arrived at 2 am and we arrived home at 4:30 am lots of delays but all worth it. Couldn't help but run to him coming down that escalator with happy tears! Hugging him was so wonderful, watching his dad swallow him up in a big dad bear hug...more tears. Great news too, he was in the top 10% and in Sept will a Petty Officer 3rd Class!! WOO HOO! So very proud of him and all his accomplishments. PROUD of ALL OUR BOYS! God bless them and keep them all safe!!
May 10, 2014
Cath Bubblehead mom
May 10, 2014
CEECEE
May 10, 2014
SoProud
CEECEE< welcome to the group! You will find lots of support and encouraging words from all these wonderful ladies here and your hubby will love Groton.
I'm so happy to read about all the good news and amazing accomplishments of all your Sailors! Congrats to all of them and all of you Ladies!
Kevsmom, please brag some more. lol I love it love it love it. Congratulations to both of your boys, they have done an amazing job. Nothing better than having a Sailor home, enjoy every minute with your boy and give him lots of lots of hugs. May God guide and protect all of our boys!
May 10, 2014
SoProud
May your day be as special as you are!
May 10, 2014
ProudNavyMom#1
Ceecee welcome and it sounds like you have a good idea about what is going on and are very patient! Hahaha I hope all goes well with your delivery and try to recoup before packing bc the Navy is pretty much hurry up and wait! Haha you will like your hubby being in Groton bc you will be able to text to him and he will reply when he is able to and if you have skype or FaceTime you can do that too once he settles into a schedule or knows his schedule :) when you get frustrated or down get on this site and share share share. You will feel better and at least unload with us. God bless you and your growing family. Please thank your Sailor for his Service to our US Navy!!! <3
SoProud thank you for the beautiful bouquet of flowers.
And happy Mother's Day to you and all our Navy Sisters!!! God bless you and all our boys!!!
May 10, 2014
FATHOMOM
Oh Kevsmom - we are HAPPY HAPPY for YOU! I cry happy tears with you just thinking about you two hugging your son. Thank God boy is HOME - Congratulations on both of your boy's , good to hear all are well. Lots of huggs and enjoy!
Welcome Ceecee and Congratulations - you have a Sailor!!
I agree, Groton is a good place to be. ProudNavyMom#1 is soo right....Your husband will be pleased to be apart of Groton. You will too. One day at a time...one more step in your NAVY journey - God Speed. This site does have genuine, lovely NAVY Momma's who are here for you! Now, take good care of YOU, God bless you and the delivery of the newest lil family member.
A Happy Mother's Day to all NAVY Sisters. We are blessed, I am thankful.
May 10, 2014
Kevsmom93
I want to wish all my fellow Navy Moms a very Happy Mothers Day!
SoProud- Lol...I'll let you know if anything else comes up! Thank you on behalf of my boys :-D
May 11, 2014
CEECEE
May 12, 2014
Cath Bubblehead mom
May 12, 2014
JTFsubmom
I haven't written anything in awhile but I do love reading all of your posts! My son is set to graduate radio school at the end of this month and is anxiously waiting his orders. I'm so excited to see him...the whole family is heading out to see him before he's assigned to a boat. It'll be great to have all 5 of my kids together again! Oh...for those of you who read my previous posts, my son did not end up getting married! I'm so glad he figured out before the wedding that he was rushing things and wasn't ready to take on that commitment. He's so happy with what he's doing in the Navy and excited to see where it will take him. Of course his dream sheet has his number one choice so far away!! Secretly I'm hoping for a much closer port! lol
May 12, 2014
Cath Bubblehead mom
Congratulations JTFsubmom! Not bring married he stands a good chance of his far away port. Just think of the nice vacation you could have!
May 13, 2014
mrsb
JTFsubmom, congratulations on his graduation later this month! My son is also radio and isn't due to graduate until the end of July. I'm anxious to hear where they all will be going!!! He said a lot of his class want Hawaii but I doubt they will all go there. I'm also glad that your son decided to wait on getting married. I think it will be much easier for him, and her. The biggest test would be when he's deployed. Let's all hope he gets his dream!!!
May 13, 2014
CEECEE
May 13, 2014
FATHOMOM
Yay, Ceecee!! Thank you for sharing your wonderful news! I keep ALL of you in prayer!
JTFsubmom - happy to hear that all is well. Perhaps because I am a Mom too, I am pleased that your son has postponed marriage. Now they can take time to get to know eachother a little better - all in good time things will work out. How wonderful that you will be surrounded by your five children - BIG NAVYMOM HUGG! Enjoy! It has been quite a year for all of our sons. Our son is due to graduate at the end of June and awaits his ETNAV orders too. This is another very exciting step in their NAVY journey. God speed to ALL. May God guide ALL of our precious sons in all they do.
May 13, 2014
mrsb
CEECEE, so happy for you!!! I'm so happy that your husband will hopefully be there for the birth!! Let's hope so anyway!!! Bless you!!
May 14, 2014
ProudNavyMom#1
May 14, 2014
ProudNavyMom#1
Thank God your Son has decided to wait on marriage. I can't imagine how hard it must be for them the first year on assignment as they work for their dolphins and try to get some sort of schedule. God bless him and all our Sailors!
May 14, 2014
Ashley
He says this sounds too good to be true, and I was thinking the same thing. If his schooling is 7wks he would graduate a week before our first child is due and may be able to attend the birth!! :-D
Does anyone know if 7wks for MMS is a possibility? I sincerely hope so...
May 16, 2014
navymom2013
Hi Ashley - congrats on your first child. One thing I do know about the Navy is that they make and change rules, graduation dates and many other things at their discretion. Seven Weeks doesn't sound like it would be enough time to teach correctly - could be - but don't get your hopes up. It takes them two weeks after they get there just to know their way around the base.
May 16, 2014
Cath Bubblehead mom
Hi Ashley - congratulations! I equate the Navy's estimation of "time" like watching the end of a ball game where 5 minutes can take 1/2 hour! If you only add up the class time, it is probably correct. However, there can be weeks in between class time while they wait for a class to be full to start.
I know you are anxious having the baby and all. You do not say if he is in Groton yet. If he is there, he can notify his commander about the impending birth and depending on his place in training might be able to get leave for a few days.
May 16, 2014
Ashley
May 16, 2014
Ladyrocker
before my son left for BC he was told he'd be going to Groton for 58 weeks of school. Don't know if that helps. Also I received my first letter last week but nothing this week. Hoping he got my first 4 letters and getting ready to send a 5th one.....this one typed so maybe he can understand it better than my dreadful hand writing . Also wondering if anyone else is still waiting for their "form letter"? Joey said he mailed it in his first letter and was hoping I got it but to date I still haven't received it and his recruiter has yet to answer my email. Starting to really get nervous and sweating this out......anyone else waiting for the form letter who's SR's PIR date is the 13th? j/w
May 17, 2014
ProudNavyMom#1
On another note my Sailor attended one of his buddies' wedding an hour ago and he and the other boys were so touched by it. He was so glad he was invited and texted fiancé about it. We were all together as we had all skyped with my son earlier today before the wedding. God bless the young couple, newlyweds.
May 17, 2014
Annette
Well, son got his first choice, Guam! USS Key West SSN 772. He is beyond excited, and we are excited for him! No dates yet, still has A school until 6/20. Very pleased and happy for him.
May 18, 2014
mrsb
Annette, so happy for your son to get the place that he wants!!! I'm hoping he will be coming home before he goes to Guam? :)
May 18, 2014
tidefan
I am getting excited. Wednesday morning early we leave home driving my son's car up to him at Groton. We live in north MS. We hope to arrive Friday about the time his duty is over for the day. We get to spend Memorial Day weekend with him and fly out Tuesday morning coming home
May 18, 2014
Kevsmom93
Annette happy, happy news for your son! Congratulations to him!
Safe and happy travels to you tidefan! Enjoy your son and your visit. My hubby and I never made it to Groton when our son was there and I would have loved to see the base. Everyone always has such a positive things to say about it.
May 18, 2014