keke's mom (Ship12, Div 262)

Female

Hooksett, NH

United States

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A little about me:: My Dad served in the Navy and I'm very proud of my son for following in his Grandfather's footsteps (even though he is not here to see it). He's watching over him from heaven.
I am here to support my: Son/Daughter
Stage of (Sailor’s) Navy career?: Enlisted
When I heard “Navy,” I...: Was proud and encouraged it
Our Navy experience so far...: It was positive and maturing. Our relationship has grown stronger.

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Apr 1, 2010
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Apr 4, 2010
Jaz04

Hi keke's mom. I saw you note on DEP leaving in June. Maybe our sons will meet up someday since they are leaving the same day. Mine will be in the Seabee as a BU. What will your be doing?

Apr 20, 2010
Jaz04

I just noticed that you have PIR 8/6. Steven's is 7/30. Isn't it funny how being the closer to the first or last to fill a division will change the date. I thought for sure that would have the same PIR. In fact, I planned vacation time for 8/6. So glad I was able to change it. Steven will be in Gulfport, MS for his A school. I wish he could be in GL so I could visit him more. Guess that will give his dad some time since he is only 600 miles from there.

Keep up the encouraging work. You are doing great!

Jun 22, 2010
Alex's mom Joann

That is funny we have a cat but I didn't think to send a letter from him. Yes we are planning on going to PIR I'm so excited. The meet and greet sounds like alot of fun I'll have to do better at keeping up with that so we can meet.

Jul 2, 2010
Alex's mom Joann

Keke's mom, to cute. I'll have to do that. I've been trying to get my son to write her a letter and he said just include what I need to say in your letter. So maybe the cat idea will be great. I sent her hugs and kisses the other day. I kissed the paper and drew arms to indicate the hugs. I'm just trying to be creative and make her laugh. I know she misses home. Her letter this week was short and she said she hasn't gotten any mail from us. I hope she'll get some soon so she doesn't think we forgot about her.

Jul 2, 2010
pidg72 (Ship 12/Div 262)

Brian is in the same Ship and Div.

Jul 10, 2010
kelly67

Hi, My son's recruiter was in Portsmouth & I met him on Wednesday on our way to take Kevin up to Portland. He did answer some of our questions but I have learned so much more just from being on this N4M site! Kevin has a SWCC/Spec Ops contract & while he was delayed entry he did alot of workouts & met with that group a couple times a month. I have found a group of Mom's for SWCC too!

Jul 10, 2010
NH MOM

Hi, Hooksett is not to far from us we are about 8 miles from NHIS. When is your son's PIR? And where does he go after GL? My son will be going to Pensacola.

Jul 11, 2010
NH MOM

Yes we will be attending PIR on the 6th and we are staying at the Ramada. We're driving out and from there we are going to Tenn to visit my paents for a day or two. Unfortunately due to my Dad's failing health they will not be allowed to go to PIR, which was very disappointing for my parents. I will be sure to get the video.

Jul 12, 2010
kelly67

keke's mom, Thank's for the nice message. Yes, I am frustrated & a bit bummed out about this but I know if there was anything wrong we would have heard by now. I am just kind of worried that it got put in the wrong mailbox by mistake, that's happened before around here. I did keep busy today & took 3 envelopes to the post office today for him. I hope he gets to open mail sometime this week or Sunday, they should be there by then. Would you like to get together sometime soon?

Jul 19, 2010
kelly67

Thank's for the nice message keke's mom! Actually I was on my way out of the driveway & I saw the mail lady go by so I went around the block & found her. I went over & asked her for our mail & she remembered me from yesterday, she found the letter & I just started to cry in the road! Wow, what a feeling of relief to have that letter in my hand! It was post marked 7/12 so who knows where it had been before it got to us! Good luck with your knee surgery I hope all goes well! Keep me posted as to how you're doing ok. Take Care & I'll talk to you soon! Kelly*

Jul 20, 2010
jennifer sh 11 div 296 9/2

Hello Keke's mom Thank you for the welcome message.Goodluck to your son in his battle stations and have fun at his PIR.I can't wait for our turn.I really like the st michael medal you posted about its beautiful.I just read my first letter from my son and he is loving it and really doing well.He is growing up u can tell just by reading the 4 letters he sent me.Each day his writing is better too.LolTake care,Jen

Jul 29, 2010
Martina

Hi Keke's mom,
Thank you for for posting such nice messages. I read that about the St. Michael's medal. Can he have this in BC or do I need to wait until graduatioin? Have a great Saturday. I still find myself looking at my watch and wondering what Jace is doing and he just left last Tuesday. Still waiting for the form letter so I can send my letters. Thank you again for befriending me.
Martina

Jul 31, 2010
MomSeanEM2

That is great I am so happy for you and your son. PIR is awesome and you will have a great time. I'm glad your knee is doing better.

Jul 31, 2010
MomSeanEM2

keke, I had surgery thursday myself on my left eye. My eye is a bit sore and swollen from the surgery.

Jul 31, 2010
andrewsmom/sue

Hi, Andrew leaves on Sunday, August 15th for Maine and then on Monday he will head to Illinois. The time has sure flown by.

Aug 4, 2010
jennifer sh 11 div 296 9/2

Keke's Mom,Just wanted to say have a wonderful time at your sons PIR and congrats!Thank you for being there for me the first week my son went to boot camp.26 more days left for us.Travel safe.Hugs,Jen

Aug 5, 2010
pidg72 (Ship 12/Div 262)

I am online for a few minutes. Exhaustion took over and I haven't been on at all. I just got this about 6 p.m. today. I left a message on your hotel room phone. You can call me at 618-558-7399...my cell. I am sorry I missed this!

Aug 7, 2010
jennifer sh 11 div 296 9/2

Keke's mom,Can you tell me the name of the site again that you bought the st michael medal from?I have been looking for it in the group and I can't find it now.I know I wrote it down when u posted it and can't find it.Our puppy must have taken it.LOL How was PIR ?I hope you had a wonderful time.Is that a great dane in your pics?I have a great dane and they look simaler in the face.Thank you for the help,Jen

Aug 8, 2010
Ashley'smom

I think I got them on the "all album" now. :-) They are under PIR 8/6/10 :-) Enjoy!! Let me know if you want any of them and I will get them to you ! :-)

Aug 8, 2010
MomSeanEM2

I am doing much better. Rough week last week. My eye gets very tired easily and I have to take alot of breaks at work. Oh well. How is your knee doing? Do you PT? and not the navy PT. LOL I see you had your son for the whole weekend. Very nice. Wasn't PIR great. It was nice being able to spend time with our sailors also. The weekend really goes just so fast. My son will be coming home at X-mas for 2 weeks. Didn't you say your son was en EM also?

Aug 11, 2010
MomSeanEM2

keke, How is your son doing in A school? Did he start any classes yet? My son loves it. He is doing really well in his classes and gets liberty on weekends. Him his rommates and other shipmates go into Chicago. His new roommate lived in Chicago so they stay at his friends parents. Good Luck to you and your son. Gail

Aug 11, 2010
JSNAVYDD

Thanks I am checking the mail daily. i am so ready for basic to b over...

Aug 12, 2010
MomSeanEM2

keke mom, Have you been hearing from your son now that he is in A school. My son had a test last week and received a 94 and this week a 97. He is doing really well. It is nice once they finish BC and they call and we actually get to talk to them.

Aug 12, 2010
Cathi

Aug 22, 2010
Cathi

Aug 26, 2010
Lisa-Chris's Mom

I soooo understand completely haha

Aug 30, 2010