I cant wait until i get my letter i know i still have some time before that happens. He just left yesterday :( this is alot harder then expected. I have cried everyday.
Having a bit of a down day girls...really missing my SR...he's my best friend. I think thursday is mail day for many in the lower 48...so I have to wait till tomorrow. I need a little of his sense of humor to make me smile :)
HvnlySno it is ok to have a down day. I am sure that there are many of us that have down days. I know that it is still pretty fresh for me my SR just left last Wed. It is def hard and as you said he is my best friend as well. But for now we have to learn how to lean on each other we are strong women and can do it. I am here if you need me.
Good Morning Ladies I hope it is getting easier. But i ran across this poem and i thought i should share it with you ladies.
Loving a sailor is a high price to pay Loving him truly is hard when he’s away Its being alone with nothing to hold, it’s being young, yet feeling so old It’s having him whisper his love for you, it’s whispering back that you love him too There comes a kiss and a promise for more, as his ship slowly pulls away from the shore Reluctantly, painfully, letting him go While your insides are dieing from wanting him so Watching him leave with eyes full of tears Standing alone with your hopes, dreams, and fears Its sending a letter with the stamp upside down To a far away love in a far away town Days go by slowly, how many have passed? Then suddenly you realize it’s here at last Remember he’s thinking of you everyday He’s sad and he’s lonely while so far away So love him and miss him and hold your head high Be strong and have faith, wipe that tear from your eye Your mans a seafarer, like that old ancient trader Its a high price to pay for loving a sailor.
Love the poem desiree!
Hvnly-did you get your letter?
I got a phone call this morning!!!!! It was only 2 minutes but it was the best 2 minutes of my life! He starts Hell Week on Monday... After next week its all downhill for him & me! I'm SO excited! I've been waiting for that call all week!
Hi ladys im desirey... Reading about ur storys brings back memories of wen I was a navy girlfriend which was a little more then a month ago lol .. It gets easier I promise just have faith .. The will sound sad at times but ots only cuz he misses home and u most of all .. The letters and calls will come soon .. Just write as many as u can to him and let him no u miss and love him.. Keep ur phone glued to ur hand lol .. Good luck and best wishes
Hi ladys im desirey... Reading about ur storys brings back memories of wen I was a navy girlfriend which was a little more then a month ago lol .. It gets easier I promise just have faith .. The will sound sad at times but ots only cuz he misses home and u most of all .. The letters and calls will come soon .. Just write as many as u can to him and let him no u miss and love him.. Keep ur phone glued to ur hand lol .. Good luck and best wishes
Thanks Desiree! I got my second letter from him on friday. He sounds much better and sounds like a chatterbox! LOL! Like he hasn't talked to me; which of course he hasn't, and has alot to say. I wish I could hear his voice. I haven't gotten a phone call yet from him. I've been missing him alot lately. It's hard to be patient, wondering about if I should be making plans for the future. I have faith that we will. I know he needs to get through this and just needs my support right now. I also have my phone everywhere I go just in case! I even take it to the restroom at work! Horrible, but unfortunatly true! What we do for our men huh?
Have something Yup I did the same lol .. The first will be around 3 wks that he is there then the 2nd around the 6 wks .. I was really depressed and crying all the time too.. I couldnt even look at a pic without tearing up lol.. And I had one in the car ha so when those love songs came on o it was worse lol.. Its gets better .. Its better to have something to make time go by faster like I was always going to family outings. When does he grad??
desiree that poem is amazing i love it! :) my sailor graduates in about a month. I hope it flies by before i know it! I was just curious do they get a phone book or something that they have their numbers in so they can call people? Or would he have had to memorize my phone number? Because i'm not sure that he did that but just incase i put it in one of the letters that i sent out to him. I have my phone gluuued to my hands whenever it rings i like have a heart attack that it could be him! hahaha.
You're welcome! Thursday's my day too :) well I bought one for my boyfriend before he left so he could have time to get all the phone numbers but mostly addresses he wanted. They let him keep it but they don't give him one there. He may be able to buy one at the NEX. What's your SR's PIR johnsgirl?
Hvnly-so glad you got your letter! I know how hard it was waiting for it! At least his PIR is coming up so hopefully he'll be able to call you soon!!
Today was John's birthday. Really, really tough! I slept all day just so it would go by quicker and I wouldn't have to think about it as much haha. Missing him so much! The last time I heard from him was a week ago at his 3 week call and no letter this week because he was on watch during Sunday writing time. So ready for this Thursday so I can finally here from him. It's been a tough week and a tough day but at least it is over now. Only 3 weeks left!
Yep! Got the battlestation date so I'll have my phone attached that day! His PIR is the 26th so not much longer now! I have two kids so that keeps me busy!
Ahhh. So he probably has no idea what my number is cause i don't remember him memorizing it lol hhhh! at least he'll have it in the letter im gonna send out tomorrow. And his PIR is Setpember 16th:) Its on a friday which is really good, although its a 50/50 chance i will/won't be able to go because he gets 4 tickets i believe mom/dad/brother/uncle. if the uncle decides he can't go or something happens then i'll be able to go. but i think i heard his mom say something about him being able to come home for a day and like walking around in his uniform or something haha so i'll be able to see him then before he goes to A School. Unless she wasn't sure about that? I'm trying not to get to excited about anything because i dont know for certain yet you know?
Johnsgirl.. So sorry to say but some rules have changed they have it to where all grads go saturday morning to they're A school.. Unless the plain is packed then its early sunday morning but I no for sure there is no going home .. Wheres his A school ??
Johnsgirl.. The whole ticket problem .. Have u asked him who he wants to go see him?? I had the same problem but my husband but boyfriend at the time made it loud and clear to his family that I was going no matter wat .. He needed me there .. Lol it was 2 long months after all and im sure he'll want u there for his own needs if u no wat I mean lol ... And of course becuz he loves and misses u too.. U should ask wat he wants !!!
Johnsgirl-your boyfriend is the only who is able to put names on the list for grad. Its not a ticket system, each SR gets to pick up to 4 people to put on the list & all 4 are guaranteed entry. Now if he does want his uncle there you can still go if there is room in the hall after everyone on the list is in they allow people not on the list on a first come/first serve basisi so you'd have to get there early! Even if you don't get to go to his graduation, you'd still be able to spend all day Fri with him after & even Sat at the airport. Where is his A school? If he stays in GL he will have Fri after grad, all day Sat & all day Sun. Otherwise he flies out Sat. Also he will NOT be able to go home before A school. So don't count on that.
Oh so thaaaats how it works. his A school is in goose creek. and i know he wants me to go more than he wants his uncle to go but then i know he'd probably feel bad for not inviting him and his parents would probably give him a hard time about it. when do they get to pick these 4 people?
When they first arrive at boot camp and fill out their form letter. He has to list the four people on the form letter. And he can change up to a couple of weeks before. Well one of you can still go (whoever is not on the list) and wait and see.... there is usually room for some "extras" who aren't on the list to get in, but of course it's not guaranteed. And the earlier you arrive the better if you're not on the list. Since his A school is in Goose Creek (nuke?) he will be leaving Saturday, Sunday at the latest if they can't get a flight out for him Sat. But he'll have the rest of the day Friday to spend with you and his family and Saturday you can usually go to the airport and wait with them, but once he has his flight information I'd double check with the airport so you know exactly what you need to get a pass to sit with him. Ultimately it is up to him who he puts on the list. Even if his family is upset, he is an adult now and needs to start making decisions as such. If that means standing up to his family because he wants you there instead of his uncle than that's what it means.
Yeah hes going for nukes. And i wrote to him and asked if he could at least think about putting me on the list for his graduation. But i don't want him to be stressed out about it or anything because i know he will think about it way to much and i wouldn't want him to be all stressed because of me. Hopefully he decides to let me come see him because i miss him way to much:(
Well he knows you want to go and just remember he misses you as much as you miss him! And like I said, even if you're not on the list you could still get in. And you'll still get to spend time with him before he leaves for A school because he won't be able to come home. All things to think about!
Now that I have hit the teens in my PIR countdown I have started to preoccupy myself by online shopping for what I am going to wear on graduation day...What are y'all planning to wear? I am thinking something navy...
A navy girl I am no where near pir date but I was thinking about getting a shirt that says proud navy girlfriend... I really want to be comfortable for the time we get to spend together plus I know the end of sept it is a bit cool over esp for me because I live in fl.
navygirl-I am thinking a navy dress, my PIR is 9/9 so I know it will be a little cool so I'll probably bring a light sweater as well. But I want to look good for the first time he sees me in 9 weeks! And desiree-I am planning on getting a Proud Navy GF shirt to wear sometime while we're out that weekend, since he's staying in GL and I know I'll get to see him all weekend :)
Mama Bearr, i didn't my first letter till the first and he left on 8/15. Processing days are busy and hard, give it a week i am sure you'll get a letter soon.
A new group to try and help out those of you who live or plan on moving to Pensacola, Fl while your sailor is in A school .. Feel free to share experiences or just ask questions .. Thanx
I'm new to the website! And I just wanted to stop by and say THANK YOU for having a group for navy girlfriends. My boyfriend left September 2 and we never got the phone call. And I just sent my first letter to him today....I hope he replies. And is it selfish of me to say this...but....I hope he misses me as much as i miss him!!!!!!
Welcome iluvmysailor no it isn't selfish. I felt the same way when my sr left. They do miss us but they have so much going on and they are so busy they don't have much time to think about missing home. Just continue to write they live for mail. I write my sr daily. Thank god I only have 17 more days till pis can't wait. Its def hard I still cry from missing him.
iluvmysailor- it's hard until you get that first letter from him, after that you'll find it will be MUCH easier! My fiance graduated this past Friday (9/9) and after graduation he told me he thought about me all the time... if anything this experience is only going to make them love you and appreciate you more!
thanks girls!!!! what im curious about is if he will leave for A school the weekend he graduates or is it at all possible for them to have a break before leaving for A school? and how does A school work with holidays...like Thanksgiving and Christmas? I don't know if that is too much to ask??
They have to leave for A school the weekend they graduate, they get no time off between boot camp and leaving for A school. If he is staying in Great Lakes he will have liberty Friday night (after they move over to the new base), all day Saturday and all day Sunday. As far as the holidays I have no idea since I haven't made it that far yet... but what I have heard is that if they do choose to go home that comes out of their leave time (so some choose not to) and that while they are in school they can only travel within a 300 mile radius from their school. But maybe one of the other girls can give you a better answer!
So glad to of come across everything on this site... Wish I had it and all the information before he left or even shortly after :-) oh well! Only 17 more days till my bf graduates bootcamp. Who else is going to Great Lakes oct. 7th?? I'm so excited and nervous!!!
desireenavygf (Ship 11 DIV 322)
Aug 4, 2011
HvnlySno (S11, DIV 276)
Aug 4, 2011
desireenavygf (Ship 11 DIV 322)
Aug 6, 2011
desireenavygf (Ship 11 DIV 322)
Good Morning Ladies I hope it is getting easier. But i ran across this poem and i thought i should share it with you ladies.
Loving a sailor is a high price to pay
Loving him truly is hard when he’s away
Its being alone with nothing to hold, it’s being young, yet feeling so old
It’s having him whisper his love for you, it’s whispering back that you love him too
There comes a kiss and a promise for more, as his ship slowly pulls away from the shore
Reluctantly, painfully, letting him go
While your insides are dieing from wanting him so
Watching him leave with eyes full of tears
Standing alone with your hopes, dreams, and fears
Its sending a letter with the stamp upside down
To a far away love in a far away town
Days go by slowly, how many have passed?
Then suddenly you realize it’s here at last
Remember he’s thinking of you everyday
He’s sad and he’s lonely while so far away
So love him and miss him and hold your head high
Be strong and have faith, wipe that tear from your eye
Your mans a seafarer, like that old ancient trader
Its a high price to pay for loving a sailor.
Aug 6, 2011
abuon18
Hvnly-did you get your letter?
I got a phone call this morning!!!!! It was only 2 minutes but it was the best 2 minutes of my life! He starts Hell Week on Monday... After next week its all downhill for him & me! I'm SO excited! I've been waiting for that call all week!
Aug 6, 2011
ATI wife
Aug 6, 2011
ATI wife
Aug 6, 2011
HvnlySno (S11, DIV 276)
Aug 7, 2011
ATI wife
Aug 7, 2011
Johnsgirl411
Aug 7, 2011
Johnsgirl411
Aug 7, 2011
abuon18
Hvnly-so glad you got your letter! I know how hard it was waiting for it! At least his PIR is coming up so hopefully he'll be able to call you soon!!
Aug 7, 2011
navygirl
Aug 7, 2011
HvnlySno (S11, DIV 276)
Aug 7, 2011
ATI wife
Aug 7, 2011
Johnsgirl411
Aug 7, 2011
ATI wife
Aug 7, 2011
ATI wife
Aug 7, 2011
abuon18
Aug 8, 2011
Johnsgirl411
Aug 8, 2011
abuon18
Aug 8, 2011
Johnsgirl411
Yeah hes going for nukes. And i wrote to him and asked if he could at least think about putting me on the list for his graduation. But i don't want him to be stressed out about it or anything because i know he will think about it way to much and i wouldn't want him to be all stressed because of me. Hopefully he decides to let me come see him because i miss him way to much:(
Aug 9, 2011
abuon18
Aug 9, 2011
abuon18
Aug 9, 2011
navygirl
Aug 11, 2011
desireenavygf (Ship 11 DIV 322)
Aug 11, 2011
abuon18
Aug 11, 2011
desireenavygf (Ship 11 DIV 322)
Aug 11, 2011
RoboGal
Aug 12, 2011
abuon18
Aug 12, 2011
RoboGal
Aug 12, 2011
abuon18
Aug 12, 2011
RoboGal
Aug 12, 2011
abuon18
That's the link for our PIR group robogal!
Aug 13, 2011
desireenavygf (Ship 11 DIV 322)
Ship 11 Div 322 join the group so we can share in this experience today.
http://www.navyformoms.com/group/ship-11-div-322-pir-9-30
Aug 13, 2011
Devon'sPrincessB(ship-09,Div-323
Aug 24, 2011
abuon18
Ladies today is my boyfriend's birthday, its so weird to not be celebrating with him!
Aug 25, 2011
Mama Bearr293
New to the group!
My boyfriend left on 8-17. :/ Will be two whole weeks tomorrow since no contact! :[
PIR 10-14
Ship 4 Div 821. Anyone else?!
Aug 30, 2011
My sailor's ladybug (356)
Sep 2, 2011
abuon18
Sep 2, 2011
Sara
Sep 5, 2011
Mama Bearr293
Sep 10, 2011
ATI wife
A new group to try and help out those of you who live or plan on moving to Pensacola, Fl while your sailor is in A school .. Feel free to share experiences or just ask questions .. Thanx
http://www.navyformoms.com/group/wives-girlfriends-of-sailors-livin...Sep 12, 2011
iluvmysailor41
I'm new to the website! And I just wanted to stop by and say THANK YOU for having a group for navy girlfriends. My boyfriend left September 2 and we never got the phone call. And I just sent my first letter to him today....I hope he replies. And is it selfish of me to say this...but....I hope he misses me as much as i miss him!!!!!!
Sep 12, 2011
desireenavygf (Ship 11 DIV 322)
Sep 12, 2011
desireenavygf (Ship 11 DIV 322)
Sep 12, 2011
abuon18
Sep 13, 2011
iluvmysailor41
Sep 13, 2011
abuon18
They have to leave for A school the weekend they graduate, they get no time off between boot camp and leaving for A school. If he is staying in Great Lakes he will have liberty Friday night (after they move over to the new base), all day Saturday and all day Sunday. As far as the holidays I have no idea since I haven't made it that far yet... but what I have heard is that if they do choose to go home that comes out of their leave time (so some choose not to) and that while they are in school they can only travel within a 300 mile radius from their school. But maybe one of the other girls can give you a better answer!
Sep 13, 2011
Meghan
Sep 19, 2011