Hello fellow Texas Navy Moms! I live in Dallas. My daughter is currently at bootcamp, PIR 11/27/13. Anyone else with SR in either same ship/divison or PIR date?!!
I'm Jen, usually "Mom" actually, and "enjoying" might be a stretch! Haha! He was as prepared as he could be, but this is hard stuff. He misses his family (there are 11 of us total), the silliness, the loudness, his sisters' singing, the things that make home what it is. We'll all be glad to be past this part and in A school. The communication has been better and more frequent than I expected, but I'll be happy when I can call, text, or Skype whenever I like.
Hi Gabesmom! Its been a while since I have posted. I remember you because you are also from El Paso. Well my nephew`s pir was on 8/30, went to Pensacola and was on hold for a month. His job is AO. He got assigned to Squadron and he got his orders already. He will be going to Whibdey Island near Seattle, WA. He is happy and excited. How is your son?
@Brandon's mom-My daughter, too, is missing home. While she only left 2 of us here at home, you would think our familt is as big as yours...we were a lively bunch filled with energy! While this journey seems to be lasting lifetime, it will be over soon and the communcation can become more regular. Hang in there fellow Navy Mom 11/27 will be here before we know it!
Tasha's Mom, thanks so much for the encouragement! And to all the moms and other family members on this site...it's good knowing others can relate to how we're feeling. I try to contain the emotion, at least outside my home, but I'm often on the verge of tears. I know this is only a short time in the grand scheme of things. All the preparation in the world doesn't truly prepare you for this.
Gabesmom, my son is in port hueneme, he is due to graduate 11/15 also, has not received his orders yet. Looking forward to seeing him for 2 weeks also.
Hello everyone! I haven't posted on hear since October 14. My son is AO and on deployment until next year! Yikes! I have had a blast getting things for care packages...getting things he doesn't realize he needs, but also sent a travel sized chess set, and smiley face sneaker balls to keep those boots and sneakers up to par!
@ SplashMom-11/27 seemed so far away but it now fastly approaching. We have...hold on let me check my count down app... 29 days until PIR! Whoop whoop. The fear is slowly fading and the excitement is kickin in!!! Have u made travel arrangements & rsvp'd for the Meet and Greet?
Tasha's mom...Travel arrangements made, we are staying at the Navy Lodge. Yes we will be going to the meet and greet! I'm trying to find a Texas flag scarf to wear! Will you be one of the mom's in pink?
Very proud of him. He is an MA. Went to A school in San Antonio and then came home for two weeks before heading to the sand. I get to talk to him frequently on fb and we have FaceTime when we can. He calls me a couple times a month too. Where is your SR going to A school?
I have an old nuke! My husband joined the Navy in 1994 as a nuke and served on the USS Enterprise (recently decommissioned) for 4 years. He currently works at a nuclear power plant.
I have an old nuke! My husband joined the Navy in 1994 as a nuke and served on the USS Enterprise (recently decommissioned) for 4 years. He currently works at a nuclear power plant.
My son is a nuke, but he is still in boot. His PIR is on the 15th in 2 weeks. I thought it was funny when I read on the other discussion, the term for over thinking a problem is "nuking it" because they are the brainiacs. My "brainiac" is best known for his perfectly shined boots! He was ordered to teach his division how to make all the boots really shine, so he feels like all he does is shine boots. Yup, rocket science! LOL
Good Morning everyone, My SR has a PIR date of 11/27/2013. He will be going to Pensacola for has schooling. Anyone else has a SR here that has the same PIR date? Maybe we can meet up in GL somewhere.
My son is leaving for BC in Jan 2014. He is excited and nervous. Me too.. =] We are original Austinites, born and raised. He's not so happy about winter in The Great Lakes. My son plans on being a Corpsman after BC. So A School in San Antonio!! WooHoo!! Means he will be close to home for just a little longer.
Hello: are any Texas sailor's families going to PIR on 1108013 and staying at
Navy Lodge? Our son is on ship 13 Div.422. We are going to Sarge's meet and greet and he is picking us up from Midway on his shuttle. We are from a little town called Whitewright, Texas up by the Red River 60 miles north of Dallas.
bigsis, we have the same PIR we're staying at the Navy Lodge, and going to the meet and greet....I've seen you on PIR 11/27/13 I think...
CShells and Melinda, you both have the same PIR and are staying at the Navy Lodge. Will you please get back on here afterwards, and let us know EVERYTHING?? lol.. Please share tips, and reviews of the hotel, restaurants etc! Yay for you both, it's almost time to see your SR's! ;)
My son's Sr. Chief on the USS Gonzalez DDG 66 transferred to RTC and this is her first graduating class. Her Division is 427, thought it would be neat if some of her Sailors Mom's were on here.
Splashmom, We are staying at the Holiday Inn in Gurnne. I hear a lot of people are staying at the Navy Lodge. I picked this place because it's next to the Mall. I'll be at the meet and greet with pink on. See you there sooon.
jfrier(EM)
Looking for "Brandon's Mom" It seems our sons have hit it off. Oh and by the way this pic is of my son Show heifer!
Oct 24, 2013
NWKate
Oct 24, 2013
Tasha'sMom (Ship09 Div023)
Oct 24, 2013
Brandon's mom
Tasha's Mom, my son has PIR 11/27 but different division.
Oct 24, 2013
Brandon's mom
jfrier, I messaged you. So glad to hear the boys are finding friends!
Oct 24, 2013
Tasha'sMom (Ship09 Div023)
Oct 25, 2013
Brandon's mom
I'm Jen, usually "Mom" actually, and "enjoying" might be a stretch! Haha! He was as prepared as he could be, but this is hard stuff. He misses his family (there are 11 of us total), the silliness, the loudness, his sisters' singing, the things that make home what it is. We'll all be glad to be past this part and in A school. The communication has been better and more frequent than I expected, but I'll be happy when I can call, text, or Skype whenever I like.
Oct 25, 2013
kitygal12
Oct 25, 2013
Tasha'sMom (Ship09 Div023)
Oct 25, 2013
Brandon's mom
Oct 25, 2013
Tami
Oct 26, 2013
Cynthiajb
We get 2 weeks?!? OK! Any clue of the dates? My son has PIR on 11/15, too Tami.
Oct 26, 2013
Tami
Oct 26, 2013
Coach Shelia
Oct 27, 2013
SplashMom
Tasha's mom, same PIR date 11/27!!!
Oct 28, 2013
JodyT
Hey Coach Shelia, I see you on the Truman board as well. Where in Texas are you?
Oct 28, 2013
Tasha'sMom (Ship09 Div023)
Oct 29, 2013
SplashMom
Tasha's mom...Travel arrangements made, we are staying at the Navy Lodge. Yes we will be going to the meet and greet! I'm trying to find a Texas flag scarf to wear! Will you be one of the mom's in pink?
Oct 29, 2013
Coach Shelia
Oct 29, 2013
JodyT
I'm in Richardson!
Oct 29, 2013
NavyMom429
I'm in Wylie Coach Shelia and JodyT!! We're all neighbors! :)
Oct 29, 2013
Mamma Marsha
Oct 29, 2013
Tasha'sMom (Ship09 Div023)
Oct 29, 2013
Alfreda Lookman
Hello I'M from Wharton Texas. Near Rosenberg Texas
Oct 30, 2013
Brandon's mom
Oct 30, 2013
narob01
Hey Alfreda, I used to live in Richmond. Now Im in Waxahachie, just south of Dallas.
Oct 30, 2013
Alfreda Lookman
My son will graduate on November 1 2013.And he be going to school in Mississippi. It is nice to meet everyone.
Oct 30, 2013
Coach Shelia
Oct 30, 2013
NavyMom24Ship02Div905
I'm from Burleson Texas!
Oct 30, 2013
CindyW
Oct 30, 2013
CindyW
Oct 30, 2013
NavyMom24Ship02Div905
Oh my goodness that is close! When did your sr leave for bc, do you have a pir date?
Oct 30, 2013
CindyW
Oct 30, 2013
NavyMom24Ship02Div905
I bet you are so proud of him! We are new to the Navy scene. My sr left for bc 10/10/13 and his pir is 12/13. So excited to go see him!
Oct 30, 2013
CindyW
Oct 30, 2013
NavyMom24Ship02Div905
CT for submarine. Hoping he will be home for the holidays before he goes to A school.
Oct 30, 2013
BMays's Mom
From Hutto which is near Austin. My son is in Charleston, SC for Nuke A school. Arrived at NNPTC on Oct 28, 2013. any one else have a new nuke?
Oct 30, 2013
Brandon's mom
Oct 30, 2013
Brandon's mom
Oct 30, 2013
vivian (Ship 03, Div 021)
@ NavyMom24Ship02Div905 my in-laws are in Burleson! We are going to the wine crawl next weekend!
Oct 30, 2013
NavyMom24Ship02Div905
Sounds like fun! Who are your inlaws?
Oct 30, 2013
Cynthiajb
My son is a nuke, but he is still in boot. His PIR is on the 15th in 2 weeks. I thought it was funny when I read on the other discussion, the term for over thinking a problem is "nuking it" because they are the brainiacs. My "brainiac" is best known for his perfectly shined boots! He was ordered to teach his division how to make all the boots really shine, so he feels like all he does is shine boots. Yup, rocket science! LOL
Oct 30, 2013
bigsis
Good Morning everyone, My SR has a PIR date of 11/27/2013. He will be going to Pensacola for has schooling. Anyone else has a SR here that has the same PIR date? Maybe we can meet up in GL somewhere.
Nov 1, 2013
Dakota'sMom
My son is leaving for BC in Jan 2014. He is excited and nervous. Me too.. =] We are original Austinites, born and raised. He's not so happy about winter in The Great Lakes. My son plans on being a Corpsman after BC. So A School in San Antonio!! WooHoo!! Means he will be close to home for just a little longer.
So Happy to have found a Texas group!!
Nov 4, 2013
Melinda DC Norfolk, VA
Hello: are any Texas sailor's families going to PIR on 1108013 and staying at
Navy Lodge? Our son is on ship 13 Div.422. We are going to Sarge's meet and greet and he is picking us up from Midway on his shuttle. We are from a little town called Whitewright, Texas up by the Red River 60 miles north of Dallas.
Nov 4, 2013
SplashMom
bigsis, we have the same PIR we're staying at the Navy Lodge, and going to the meet and greet....I've seen you on PIR 11/27/13 I think...
CShells and Melinda, you both have the same PIR and are staying at the Navy Lodge. Will you please get back on here afterwards, and let us know EVERYTHING?? lol.. Please share tips, and reviews of the hotel, restaurants etc! Yay for you both, it's almost time to see your SR's! ;)
Nov 4, 2013
Trevor's mom
Cshells, what Division?
Nov 4, 2013
Trevor's mom
My son's Sr. Chief on the USS Gonzalez DDG 66 transferred to RTC and this is her first graduating class. Her Division is 427, thought it would be neat if some of her Sailors Mom's were on here.
Nov 4, 2013
bigsis
Nov 5, 2013
bigsis
Nov 5, 2013