ALUMNI OF PIR 06/06/2014 TG 30 - 9 Divisions (189-196 and 930)

For those of you all waiting for your ribbons from Lala, please email her when you receive them so she knows they arrived.  In the past, some ladies have not let her know if they didn't arrive....this rarely happens, but she wants to make sure you get them, so just confirm by email or by posting here on this page that you got them.  She has been doing this now for 4 yrs and gets rave reviews!

Melissa:  I'm not sure what your deleted post said, but if asking if they can have their own boots, they are to be in the boots issued to them, like mrsrds said. 

Good Morning Everyone!

Good morning diannep and everyone else!

Had another call from my son again yesterday and thought I'd share something he said. On Friday, when he made the "I'm a sailor" phone call, he mentioned he'd been up for over 24 hours so he was very tired. Well, sometime after that call later that afternoon, he went to the restroom and figured he'd close his eyes for what he thought would be a couple of seconds, Instead, he fell asleep and was caught. So obviously he was punished - he had to clean the entire ship TWICE, mopping and washing the walls. Poor kid, but we both laughed and he said he didn't get in a lot of trouble for that small shuteye because I guess thats what was expected to happen after being awake that long. So he cleaned, then he slept.

I hope you all have a wonderful day. I'm so very excited as we only have a few more days till PIR!! Whoo-Hoo!!! (((Jumping, high-5's, and Hugs)))

Good Morning!

     "The Lord Himself goes before you and

       will be wih you;  He will never leave you

       nor forsake you.  Do not be afraid,

       do not be discouraged."

Oh, boy!  Now that's a thorough lesson in cleaning for ya!!  Now you know that he can mop floors and wash walls--information to share with a future wife, eh???

HUGS, Navajosunshine39!

Good Morning!

     "The Lord Himself goes before you and

       will be wih you;  He will never leave you

       nor forsake you.  Do not be afraid,

       do not be discouraged."

                                       Deuteronomy 31:8

Good morning!

I got my ribbons today. Love them! Thank you La La. :)

So glad that some of the ribbons have arrived!

ellen:  Hope you are feeling better!

Lora, I just got home and the Ribbons arrived late today for 6/6 PIR! phew in the nick of time. Thank you for your talents and willingness to share with us all of your beautiful work.

Good Morning!  I'm a Sailor calls this afternoon from 193/194 and maybe 930?  All remaining divisions keep phones close this afternoon for whichever calls come in!

Thanks so much everyone, I know you all will wear them proudly. Those who ordered this past weekend have all been shipped to your hotels yesterday and should be there at the front desk waiting for you when you check in :)

Anyone else getting excited??  :)

I made it to CA Sunday night  My first flight was amazing, I loved every minute of it and stared out the window almost the whole entire time. It was so so cool. Here are a couple things I wrote in my journal lol.... I've seen it in pictures but it's just not the same as looking at earth from the view of a plane..... There are circles and squares and lumpy terrain but I haven't a clue and there's no one to explain.....471 miles per hour feels like turtle speed. What -48 degrees? It's cool that you can follow the path of the flight and see so much info. I wish it would tell you what is below like the mountain ranges, deserts etc :)  Here is one of the pics I took..... Somewhere over the rainbow, way up high.....

Good morning,

Lala Ribbon Queen, I missed out on getting 6/6 PIR ribbons for me & my son.

Matt's.mom, oh yes, I'm super excited!! Couple more days. I keep reminding my coworkers of how many more days, so they're excited with me as well :)

My son from Div 189 is supposed to call today, to let me know his flight schedule of when he'll be leaving for A-school after graduation, as I'm planning to sit with him at the airport till he boards. I want to squeeze in every last seconds to hang out with him.

Hi All!!

     "Who are those who fear the Lord?

       He will show them the path they should choose."

                                                             Psalm 25:12

CONGRATULATIONS to all the new Sailors and their families!!  Traveling mercies as you make your way to Great Lakes~

Remember, PIR is only the start of your Navy journey!  Stay plugged into Navy for Moms as we have groups for A school, C school, ratings (jobs), ships, bases, states, regional, Twins and Multiples, and the Christian Chat that I am a member of.  Continued blessings to you all~~

Also, just want to let you all know that the Facebook page for U..S. Navy Recruit Training Command usually posts many pics of PIR.  If you spot your Sailor in these pics, you can Download them to your own computer by clicking on the pic, then going down to Options to download OR you can right click and Save Picture As to your computer~~

Lala Ribbon, cool picture! 

bunchesOmom, I hope you get your SR's call today as I know how it feels to be anxious and nervous on what is happening with them.

CatMom509, I'll for sure be hanging around Navy for Moms for quite awhile, as it brings so much useful info and we get to chat, and it's always inspiring.

I have a sailor!! Div 193. 

DIV 194 making calls, they completed BS at 0900 CST this morning, My SN sounds awesome, she's tired but happy. ALL 194 DIV PASSED. ALL our Sailors passed.

I am a Sailor!

Good Morning All !

es, sounds like 195/196 will call this afternoon!   Congrats to 193/194/930!

*Yes, not es!

Got our call from our SAILOR about an hour ago too. Div. 195.  Had a wonderful conversation and like you all are so proud of him.  I am so relieved and my heart is happy happy happy and hope I don't hug and kiss him too much on Friday when we get to finally lay eyes on him.  3:59 South Dakota Time -- visiting relatives here,  rented a car and will drive to Illinois.  Bye for now.

Got a call at 12:15 EST from Div 196.  I wasn't  home but he left a message.  They got a surprised trip to the NEX.  Said he would be going to O'Hare 1 AM Saturday morning for 6 AM flight.  He is going to Groton, CT

Hello All!

     "Blessed is the man who makes the

      Lord his trust..."

                                        Psalm 40:4a

Congrats to the new sailors of 195/196!

Safe travel today for all leaving.  Enjoy the MeetandGreet with Sarge tonight and be early for PIR tomorrow.  Remember, you want to bypass the car line trying to get into RTC and get their quicker?  Stay to the left on Buckley (main drag to RTC).  You will see the car line to your right.  Bypass RTC and turn around when you can (road ends right past that so you have places to turn around).  Head back from the opposite way and it is a quick and easy left turn onto RTC! 

Good Morning!

Greetings Friends~~

     "As an eagle stirs up its nest,

      hovers over its young, spreading

      out its wings, taking them up,

      carrying them on its wings,

      so the Lord alone led him...

                 Deuteronomy 32:11-12a

Good Morning!  Hope that all are settled in their seats by now in the PIR Hall!  Enjoy this very special day!

Happy Friday!!

     "He who earnestly seeks good finds favor."

                                             Proverbs 11:27

Hello All!

     "Nevertheless I am continually with You;

      You hold me by my right hand.

      You will guide me with Your counsel,

      and afterward receive me to glory."

                                       Psalm 73:23-24

Good Morning All!!

     "But it is good for me to draw near to God;

       I have put my trust in the Lord God,

       that I may declare all Your works."

                                                   Psalm 73:28

Good morning from AZ

We made it home safely yesterday. It was an awesome weekend in Chicago, and I enjoyed my time with my sailor. I spent every minute I could with him, up till he boarded his flight to TX.  It was sad for me, but happy for me too, because he's got his foundation of life he's starting to build through the Navy and I couldn't be more proud. I didn't get a chance to meet other moms who were there, and that's my only regret. But my family & I enjoyed ourselves, and I'm thankful for the memories :)

Happy Monday everyone!!

How is everyone's sailor doing? Great trip to Chicago, not long enough though. Anyone from these divisions at Ft. Meade? Specifically 190? I'm enjoying getting daily phone calls but he doesn't sound too well at all. Very depressed... Any one else getting the same reaction?

My son is at A school too in Great Lakes @Nvymom4.  He's pretty upbeat.  Did he give you reasons why he's down?  Perhaps he feels alone because a lot of sailors shipped out across the country, new roommates?

Leaving this group now....blessings to your new sailors!

A School is another adjustment for them  It is another new scenario for them, and many may now be separated from their new best friends from Bootcamp (although some may be lucky to have some of them in school with them).  They are going through INDOC now on their new bases....happens every time they change base.  BUT, here's the GOOD news.  As they realize they are now back in touch with families/friends through phone/computer....and as they can now receive care packages from home, their spirits may improve!  So give them a little while!  They'll get there!

Gals,

It's a different part of their Navy life while they are waiting to phase up and get more privileges and then class up and actually start their training!!  Remind them to focus on why they are there--to get the detailed training for their jobs in the Navy and not to party!  Too many Sailors have messed it up for themselves because they 1. are no longer living at home; 2.  have money, 3.  have extra free time, and 4.  not associating with the Sailors who are there for the right reasons.  Please, please, caution your Sailors to NOT engage in underage drinking and the breaking of serious Navy rules!!

Good morning!

I haven't checked into the N4M site for quite some time, since my son graduated.  As I scrolled down to this area, the clock that I diligently kept checking before the 6/6 PIR is at 000:00:00:00, and I have to admit that those times before that clock read all those zeros I miss. I don't know why, but it's just the feeling.  My son is doing good in San Antonio. He's adjusting good, and has already shared some funny stories about their new schedules. He's been studying a lot, so he's felt a little stress, but nothing major.  I'm looking forward to his graduation from there. Our communication has been constant and I'm happy to have that back. But my son is no longer a child. This Navy experience has been changing him in a strong, positive way, and I couldn't be more proud of him. I'm thankful for the Navy, for the experience it's providing my son. It's challenging him, but that's what he needs, and I remind him of that every chance I get.

I hope you and your sailors are doing great as well. I think of you all, everyone I communicated with on N4M's. Take care, and God bless you all.