Looks like no one has been in this group for awhile. Are there any grandmas from Texas out there? My grandson leaves for boot camp on July 26th and I am still struggling with the whole thing! He has lived with me for the past year and is only 18 years old so of course I worry about him!
Retired Army Spouse -- "active duty" Navy Gramma. I need to learn Navy "talk" so I can understand my grandchildren. :)
I vividly remember listening to my first Army sm talking to another Army sm and not having a clue what they were talking about. I feel that way now with the grandchildren.
Anything you can help me with would be appreciated. Is there a Blog about this?
Doesn't look like there's too much activity in this group? My sailor graduated Great Lakes May 24 2013. He lived with me from age 11 - 19. He's now 20 and in Pensacola awaiting A school. I've learned more from Navy4moms about Navy stuff than I've found out from him so far. Will try to visit him and get his car to him as he gets into Phase II or III. I'm in Fort Myers.. a mere 10 hour drive.
Good Morning everyone.....I hope I am where I wanted to be :) have been having brain lapses navigating this site :)....My grandson will be going to BC in Feb and then on to Corpsmen Schooling.....Already missing him terribly before he has left :) and just trying to support him in all I can do and help him thru this phase
Grandson just got word he 'classes up' 8-28. He's been in Pensacola since 5-25-13 after his boot camp PIR. Finally get going into the training he's been waiting for.
Our granddaughter is in div 324 also. We won't be going. Quite a distance from California for these old bones. I will be watching tomorrow via the internet. Go Navy!
Go to main page, Grandma2Tuesday. Scroll down , In the middle section you should find the live stream. I just checked and it is still there. I couldn't find my granddaughter or daughter. It was a sea of white. Hope you have better luck. Go Navy
Hi! My oldest grandson arrived in Great Lakes on Oct. 2. He is in Div 903. From what we've heard he is doing well. No surprise, this is what he always wanted to do. We are so proud of him!
Good Morning Grandmas! Do any of you know what the proper attire is for PIR? My grandson's PIR is Nov 22nd. So excited to see & spend precious time with him!
Has anyone heard from their recruit from Ship 11, Division 041 as to whether they have completed BS and have received their Navy cap? I'm not sure how these things work and my grandson's stepmother and father are not including my daughter (who lives with me) in any new information. Thank you!
my grandson is n SHIP 09 DIV 065 he called me on thanksgiving and said he was ok , but I think i missed a call from him last nite @ 11:45 .. I sure hope not .. but he didnt leave a meassage either .. and I'm pretty sure he would of ..I miss him so much ,,, but very proud of him .. this is something he decided to do on his own .. but we will c him n Jan 17 th grad day
Congratulations to all the new Grandmas that are just starting out on this journey...My grandson PIR last Dec. 22..it has been quite a ride and seeing the difference it has made in him has made his GP and me very proud...He is now down in San Diego for Sonar Tech..there are quite a few holds in between classes but they do experience alot while waiting up..Again, heartfelt love goes out to all of you...
To GMA of a SR, my Grandson graduated from basic training on the 22nd of November. I have already seen a big difference in him. This was the first Thanksgiving away from home and the first Christmas. We miss him around here terribly but am so proud of him at the same time. I am so thankful for finding this site and to the new members, know you are not alone in this adventure!
Thank you for adding me!! My Grandson just graduated Nov 22 I have not seen him yet and only talked very briefly to him once but am so excited to see the changes I believe this is going to bring him. A sense of purpose for one. I am wondering what I can get him for Christmas. He will be home for Christmas and I want to give him something that means something and is allowed He is still in Great Lakes and has yet to start his school. He said he loves it.
Hi, I'm a grandmother & my grandson is my pride & joy. He has always been there for me since his grandfather passed away last year. He told me "papa was my best friend" and I will make him proud of me.
How can any grandma not be proud of their grand babies. As everyone can see I still call him Gigi's baby and you know it doesn't bother him in the least. He has lived most of his life with us and now he thinks it's up to him to make sure Gigi is ok. He's one in a few, all grown up but yet my baby.
Harleygigi....I still call mine "my little Munchkin"...and he also tolerates it....ha. He called MY mother GiGi (for Great Grandma).....oh, how she loved that boy and he....her.
My grandson also left yesterday. In fact, while he was waiting for his plane here, the weather in New York City (which is where he was going for his connecting flight) was supposed to be getting hit hard. However, thankfully, when he got there he said the weather wasn't too bad. The plane left on time and he had no problems getting back to South Carolina! Today it's 2 degrees here, so he just missed the really cold weather too! :)
Well my grandson is stuck in Phoenix. He was suppose to fly out this morning. They not only have flights all over stranded because of the weather but there was a mechanical problem on his plane. So after we found out he can charge his phone and hang out in the USO at the airport then the airline gave him vouchers for him and his step mom and girlfriend to go stay in a hotel and have something to eat and he will fly out hopefully tomorrow. He is cutting it close but nothing you can do about that now. I am so grateful to know he is being taken care of nicely and I had no idea that the USO had such wonderful help at the airport!! My niece who is married to a carrier Army man told us about it.
I just lost my whole post..I just wanted to say that I am glad that the USO was taking such good care of him. And his Mom and girlfriend so they could spend as much time together as possible.
GrannyFranny-that is really heartwarming to hear...Last year my Grandson had a long layover from BootCamp to San Diego and the USO in San Francisco was very nice to him along with others....So now anytime there is a fundraiser for the USO here locally I try to participate...Best of Luck to your Grandson...
Really glad to hear that. My grandson will become a sailor on the 17th of January. Have not heard from him since Christmas. I do hope everything is going as planed. Is there anyone else going to be there on the 17th for graduation?
I was just sent this link, for which I am most grateful. My granddaughter is in Boot Camp, due to graduate on Jan. 24. I had so hoped to be there for her graduation, but it looks like no one in the family will be able to make it. Very sad. She should have someone there to cheer her on.
Thanks, Harleygigi. I checked that link, but couldn't see where the link for the graduation videos was. I have heard that you can buy a DVD of the graduation, but seeing it streaming live would be so much better.
Lockhartgma
Looks like no one has been in this group for awhile. Are there any grandmas from Texas out there? My grandson leaves for boot camp on July 26th and I am still struggling with the whole thing! He has lived with me for the past year and is only 18 years old so of course I worry about him!
Jul 9, 2012
navygramma
Retired Army Spouse -- "active duty" Navy Gramma.
I need to learn Navy "talk" so I can understand my grandchildren. :)
I vividly remember listening to my first Army sm talking to another Army sm and not having a clue what they were talking about. I feel that way now with the grandchildren.
Anything you can help me with would be appreciated. Is there a Blog about this?
Apr 10, 2013
Kaleigh's Gramma
My granddaughter graduates June 28, then it's off to Pensacola for A-School.
May 21, 2013
geema3
Hi 'Grandmas'.
Doesn't look like there's too much activity in this group? My sailor graduated Great Lakes May 24 2013. He lived with me from age 11 - 19. He's now 20 and in Pensacola awaiting A school. I've learned more from Navy4moms about Navy stuff than I've found out from him so far. Will try to visit him and get his car to him as he gets into Phase II or III. I'm in Fort Myers.. a mere 10 hour drive.
Jun 6, 2013
Momo1968
Jun 6, 2013
geema3
E3. He was an Eagle Scout. After BC, he got that rate, He just got there
May 25th. He says a couple months before his AE school. How about yours?
Jun 9, 2013
Momo1968
Jun 9, 2013
Tyler's Gram
Good Morning everyone.....I hope I am where I wanted to be :) have been having brain lapses navigating this site :)....My grandson will be going to BC in Feb and then on to Corpsmen Schooling.....Already missing him terribly before he has left :) and just trying to support him in all I can do and help him thru this phase
Jul 4, 2013
GrandmaJay60
Hello Everyone,
My grandson will be graduating on 9/13 I am so excited! Are there any other Grandmothers attending this same graduation?
Aug 1, 2013
nana54-BH
hello everyone my grandson dosnt go to bootcamp tell Nov.. but this isvery hard for me
Aug 26, 2013
nana54-BH
i wish i knew how to changemy name
Aug 26, 2013
geema3
Grandson just got word he 'classes up' 8-28. He's been in Pensacola since 5-25-13 after his boot camp PIR. Finally get going into the training he's been waiting for.
Aug 26, 2013
Proud Grandma
Anyone else have a grandson at Great Lakes? Mine will graduate Sept 27.
Aug 28, 2013
pommom
Our granddaughter is in div 324 also. We won't be going. Quite a distance from California for these old bones. I will be watching tomorrow via the internet. Go Navy!
Aug 29, 2013
nana54-BH
My granson hasnt left yet .. he gose n nov
Aug 30, 2013
pommom
Go to main page, Grandma2Tuesday. Scroll down , In the middle section you should find the live stream. I just checked and it is still there. I couldn't find my granddaughter or daughter. It was a sea of white. Hope you have better luck. Go Navy
Aug 31, 2013
Grandma Vicki
My grandson leaves for Great Lakes on December 4th..
Sep 18, 2013
Grandma Vicki
Valerie, I'm so sorry for the loss of your daughter. My grandson leaves for Great Lakes on December 4th..
Oct 6, 2013
Lucy
Hello My grand daughter is in div.016 (pir nov 22,2913] at great Lakes any one ? ?
Oct 17, 2013
Grandma Vicki
Oct 17, 2013
wavemom
Hi! My oldest grandson arrived in Great Lakes on Oct. 2. He is in Div 903. From what we've heard he is doing well. No surprise, this is what he always wanted to do. We are so proud of him!
Oct 17, 2013
lbtgmom
Grandson's PIR is Nov 22. Can't attend but can I be on base while ceremony is going on. My hubby will be able to attend
Oct 22, 2013
lbtgmom
Good Morning Grandmas! Do any of you know what the proper attire is for PIR? My grandson's PIR is Nov 22nd. So excited to see & spend precious time with him!
Nov 5, 2013
proud grandma
Has anyone heard from their recruit from Ship 11, Division 041 as to whether they have completed BS and have received their Navy cap? I'm not sure how these things work and my grandson's stepmother and father are not including my daughter (who lives with me) in any new information. Thank you!
Dec 5, 2013
nana54-BH
my grandson is n SHIP 09 DIV 065 he called me on thanksgiving and said he was ok , but I think i missed a call from him last nite @ 11:45 .. I sure hope not .. but he didnt leave a meassage either .. and I'm pretty sure he would of ..I miss him so much ,,, but very proud of him .. this is something he decided to do on his own .. but we will c him n Jan 17 th grad day
Dec 6, 2013
GMA of a Sonar Tech
Congratulations to all the new Grandmas that are just starting out on this journey...My grandson PIR last Dec. 22..it has been quite a ride and seeing the difference it has made in him has made his GP and me very proud...He is now down in San Diego for Sonar Tech..there are quite a few holds in between classes but they do experience alot while waiting up..Again, heartfelt love goes out to all of you...
Dec 10, 2013
lbtgmom
Dec 10, 2013
GrannyFranny51
Dec 13, 2013
Harleygigi
Jan 1, 2014
Harleygigi
Jan 1, 2014
Proud Grandma
Hi i have a grandson stationed in Florida but will be moved to Norfolk, Va the end of January. He will be on the USS Harry S Truman aircraft carrier.
Jan 1, 2014
GrandmaBarB
Harleygigi.....welcome. Another Grandma here, with a wonderful grandson on the Truman...who is also my pride and joy....and BOY, do I miss that kid.
These great Mom's have welcomed me with open arms...as they will you, do doubt. He's my "only"...but the Best, for sure.
Jan 1, 2014
GrandmaBarB
Proud Grandma...nice to see other Grandmas here. Geezers are GREAT.
Jan 1, 2014
Mimi4495
Jan 1, 2014
Harleygigi
Jan 1, 2014
GrandmaBarB
Harleygigi....I still call mine "my little Munchkin"...and he also tolerates it....ha. He called MY mother GiGi (for Great Grandma).....oh, how she loved that boy and he....her.
Jan 2, 2014
lbtgmom
Thank God our Sailor grandson went back yesterday! The northeast got hit with a snowstorm!
Jan 3, 2014
proud grandma
My grandson also left yesterday. In fact, while he was waiting for his plane here, the weather in New York City (which is where he was going for his connecting flight) was supposed to be getting hit hard. However, thankfully, when he got there he said the weather wasn't too bad. The plane left on time and he had no problems getting back to South Carolina! Today it's 2 degrees here, so he just missed the really cold weather too! :)
Jan 3, 2014
Harleygigi
Jan 3, 2014
proud grandma
Thank you! So am I.
Jan 3, 2014
GrannyFranny51
Well my grandson is stuck in Phoenix. He was suppose to fly out this morning. They not only have flights all over stranded because of the weather but there was a mechanical problem on his plane. So after we found out he can charge his phone and hang out in the USO at the airport then the airline gave him vouchers for him and his step mom and girlfriend to go stay in a hotel and have something to eat and he will fly out hopefully tomorrow. He is cutting it close but nothing you can do about that now. I am so grateful to know he is being taken care of nicely and I had no idea that the USO had such wonderful help at the airport!! My niece who is married to a carrier Army man told us about it.
Jan 4, 2014
Harleygigi
Jan 4, 2014
DylansGrammy
I just lost my whole post..I just wanted to say that I am glad that the USO was taking such good care of him. And his Mom and girlfriend so they could spend as much time together as possible.
Jan 4, 2014
GMA of a Sonar Tech
GrannyFranny-that is really heartwarming to hear...Last year my Grandson had a long layover from BootCamp to San Diego and the USO in San Francisco was very nice to him along with others....So now anytime there is a fundraiser for the USO here locally I try to participate...Best of Luck to your Grandson...
Jan 9, 2014
GrannyFranny51
My Grandson did make it back to base in plenty of time! He is sure having a lot of adventures in his new life! lol
Jan 9, 2014
Harleygigi
Jan 9, 2014
CathyM
I was just sent this link, for which I am most grateful. My granddaughter is in Boot Camp, due to graduate on Jan. 24. I had so hoped to be there for her graduation, but it looks like no one in the family will be able to make it. Very sad. She should have someone there to cheer her on.
Jan 12, 2014
Harleygigi
Jan 12, 2014
CathyM
Thanks, Harleygigi. I checked that link, but couldn't see where the link for the graduation videos was. I have heard that you can buy a DVD of the graduation, but seeing it streaming live would be so much better.
Jan 12, 2014
Harleygigi
Jan 12, 2014