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Parents with SR at GL

by Miproudnavymom

Mar 22, 2016

Hi fellow Michiganders. I have a SR at GL in Week 3/Day 1.  I am sure most of you here are seasoned veterans who rarely check in but I was hoping to find the few strays that can relate or share their early experiences with my husband and I.  My daughter is our baby, the youngest with 3 older brothers and the only to chose a military career.  Our nest went from full to empty all in the same week, with our son moving out as well. So, we have had to find our bearings on many levels. The biggest adjustment has been the lack of communication from our daughter and the little knowledge we have with what is happening in her life on a day to day level.  Well...I have rambled enough. Anyone out there???

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    Colleen

    You're welcome.  You aren't crazy.  Our son is the oldest of our 2 and just as anything else - we went through all the "firsts" with him.  First one to leave the house.  Even though he was in the DEP program during his senior yr., I sobbed as I watched him get on the bus in Lansing to go to GL, but when he turned around as he got on that bus with the biggest smile on his face and waved goodbye, I knew we had done our job as parents - he was ready to leave and start his own life.  He is getting out in July after 7 years.  I couldn't be more proud.  He got his bachelor's degree while in, served in 4 deployments and he has a plan afterwards.  Makes a Mom smile.

    Mar 22, 2016

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      Lorraine

      What you are experiencing is the Navy normal process and your regular letters will be your daughter's lifeline. Definitely attend PIR and enjoy what your SR has accomplished. I was so proud my youngest (son) joined the Navy. This will be an adventure for all of you and hard on us moms to miss them at birthdays and many holidays. Seek out other Navy or military moms to share with. If you're on FB we also have a Michigan group.

      Mar 22, 2016

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        Miproudnavymom

        Thank-you Colleen, LaurieV and Lorraine for all of your support, compassion and great information! My prayer this year has been for God to fill the gaps and you ladies are helping to do just that! Thank-you, Laurie V,for the great pic of Parker at boot camp! Oh what I would give to see a photo of Kenzie at GL! Please provide the additional information for the Michigan mom's Facebook group. I am anxious to connect with other Navy mom's to do life with.☺
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        Mar 23, 2016