ALUMNI OF PIR 01/30/2015 TG 12 - 12 Divisions (075-084, 805 and 912)

Just confirmed our hotel reservations. We're staying at the Navy Lodge.  That's one thing of my lost to do before the 30th.

Oh, and hubby RSVPed for Sarge's meet and greet too.

Diannep, thanks for  the update on the Lodge.  I don't think I'll risk it, even though my daughter is headed to P'cola.  I'll check into the other places.  Angie, I was so excited to hear from her.  When my son was in bc i only got a couple phone calls, and none this early.  I was so excited all day. Blessings to all.

Renee - I can't find a link to RSVP for Sarge Meet and Greet...

Vickie, the hubby joined Navydads.com and he did it from there.  I haven't seen a link here for the one on the 29th. He says you should join Navydads and go ahead and RSVP from there.

I don't see that Sarge has added his MeetandGreet link for this PIR group yet.  Seems he is only up to the 01/23 group, so yours should be next.  Be checking the EVENTS section, to the left of this page/bottom, for his future post.  You can then just click on that link to RSVP.

Sarge just asks that people RSVP by Monday of PIR week so he can gauge how much food to order.  Don't panic about not RSVPing yet.  He will get the link up soon!

http://www.navydads.com/events/sarge-s-meet-and-greet-thursday-1-29...

Not sure why it's up at navydads and not here but here is the link to the page if you want more info.

Just thinking the link for Sarge's Meet & Greet will be here very soon, so no need to be joining that group to only respond to his Meet & Greet.  There is plenty of time for Sarge to plan for this one.... 

Good morning!

Good Morning!

Happy Friday!

     "And the grace of our Lord was

      exceedingly abundant, with faith and love,

      which are in Christ Jesus."

                                                I Timothy 1:14

Here are the reviews, Mrsjeni.  We always recommend that everyone check TripAdvisor reviews before booking a hotel for PIR:

http://www.tripadvisor.com/Hotel_Review-g36854-d232278-Reviews-Mote...

UPDATE FROM RTC WEBSITE:

TG 12 - 12 Divisions (075-084, 805 and 912) Graduate Friday, January 30, 2015. Each recruit will be permitted 4 guests.

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Please do not start new division discussions!!!!

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Your Division Discussions have been posted up above. Please use them to get to know each other even better on a "Divisional" basis...BUT remember that you all have the same PIR date and many of you will be attending the same Meet and Greets...so please continue to post on the Main Wall here.

Also, please continue to post your questions for us "veteran moms" on the Main Wall here. We can have 7-8 active PIR groups going at one time..that's 70-90 Divisions! We try to get to the Division Discussions but with that many it is difficult! We don't want to miss any questions as ALL are important...no dumb ones...for many of you this is your first servicemember and we want to be there to help and lend support.

Division discussions now open for business!!

POST AWAY!!

Please let me know if I have made an error in the ship number of your SRs division.

This is hilarious...Hubby and I especially like it because of the Border Collie and Sheep since we have Border Collies :-)

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Good Morning!

Hello All!

     "The Lord on high is mightier than the noise

       of many waters, than the mighty waves

       of the sea."

                                                  Psalm 93:4

We just got our 1st call from our SR!!! He sounded pretty good, has been homesick but hanging in there. I now know why the motivational quotes are so important...I think they need to read them in the letters!!! He called my cell and I was driving home! I could not believe it was him! I made it home in 15 min. and he got to talk to his dad and brothers! Am I glad I didn't go to the mall today like I had thought about! I am one happy momma today! Hope you all get your calls asap!

the call was like 45 min. too!!!

I received a call!  Div 078

We talked for about 30 minutes.

Although this is my first post, I have been reading them for quite a while.  I was so excited to get a call from my son today - Ship 03, Division 84, but I was so nervous he was going to get in trouble for talking too long so we let him go 15 minutes into it.  Afterwards, my husband mentioned he didn't think he was trying to wrap us up.  Now after reading other comments, I am bummed that we could have talked longer.

Oh my goodness, by far the best Christmas gift! Got to talk for 22 minutes!

Yay calls!

Congrats on the calls today!

We got another call and a letter yesterday.  I am a happy Navy Mom.  She said she actually loves the food.  She's a fruit and veggie fan and says there is always a lot to chose from.  My Petty Officer son get home today for a visit.  He's been in two years and 10 days.  It will be great to see him.  I am so happy that you all received calls also!

Congrats, MTRanchMom, in having your sailor home!  I know this will be a very special visit!  And the call/letter from your SR....a wonderful bonus!

We were at the New Mexico Bowl yesterday watching one of our other boys and were surprised with a phone call! I think my husband and I about passed out! Our son loves the food too! Said he is doing good, wanted to know how is favorite sports teams were doing. 

MomofSix, we used to live in New Mexico.  My hubby grew up there, and all our kids were born there.  My oldest lives there now.  I miss it when it gets super cold up here.  I'm glad you got your call.  It helps bc go by faster.

RhodyAnchor:  Write extra letters for a while, with lots of encouragement.  Bootcamp is emotionally up and down....he will have some good days, then bad, then good.  Support from home is what fuels them so you really can't write too often! 

Good Morning All !

RhodyAnchor:  Sounds like you are doing everything right!  When the divisions get to call, some are having a bad day, some maybe not.  But I know it breaks our hearts when we hear from them and they are sad at that moment.  It has been 5 yrs since my son was in Bootcamp....I was lucky in that I didn't miss one of his calls....and most times, he was in good spirits....but his voice cracked one time and it was hard!  Just know that on PIR Day, you will realize all they went through was worth it!  That is quite a ceremony!

coachjb:  What division is your SR in?  Divisions call at different times.  Calls are pretty much random.  Even if a family member is told by the SR that he/she will call again on (date), they can lose that call (as a division or individually) or have it changed---they can also earn calls.  Best advice is to keep your phone glued to you during Bootcamp.

What is the push group?

My son is in a push group.  He is in division 084.  He arrived on 12/8.

My son called Saturday and we were able to talk for 20 minutes.  He sounded good.  It's not all rainbows and sunshine but he's doing a lot better than I thought he would.  He told me I made him tear up with our first call so I kept this long one happy and cheerful and asked him who his buddies were and if he needed more band aids and mole skin.  He said no to the mole skin because he said his boot were broken in.  He did ask for more stamps...... I still haven't received a letter from him, but hey at least he is writing.  He said the food is ok but they have the same thing everyday for breakfast.  LOL.  He also said if he scored a 5 on something he would get a candy bar and soda, I'm sure he'll score a 5.....just for that.  I expected my son to be broken up and down but his calls are just the opposite which helps me tremendously!