TrueBlue

Female

Winter Garden, FL

United States

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A little about me:: I am the mother of three wonderful kids. I have two girls in High School and my son just completed his first year.

My husband of 11yrs comes from a military family. His father and two bothers are Ret. Air Force.

We are very proud of our son for joining the Navy. He is following in my fathers foot steps. As proud as we are, being away from our son is extremely difficult on me and his sisters.

My husband is a Lt. with our Fire Dept. for the last 25yrs. I am a stay at home mom and teach swim lessons w Infant Swimming Resource.
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
The Navy offers opportunities that...: As a mother, it has been very difficult not seeing my son for nearly one year. The most important thing that I've learned is "you need to let go" and take comfort in knowing that our loved ones are safe and learning skills that will last a life time.
Our Navy experience so far...: It was positive and maturing. Our relationship has grown stronger.

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Feb 8, 2011
Scrappy1(Carol)

We are in Ocoee, when did your son leave?

Feb 8, 2011
deb7363

Nice to hear from someone else with a son in this division! Hope your son is doing well, we are hoping for another phone call.

Feb 15, 2011
Donna (ship 12 div 101)

Hi Michelle, welcome. Your right, so far there doesn't seem to be too many of us from Div 101. My son's name is Russell. We're looking forward to going to Chicago for PIR. Will you be going? He will be going to Pensicola for A-School after Bootcamp. Donna

Feb 17, 2011
Donna (ship 12 div 101)

From what I know so far PIR is in am. I've heard that we need to be there like 7:30 or 8:00 am. We can't wait to see him. Southwest had some pretty good airfares and they don't charge for luggage.

Feb 19, 2011
TNNavymom1

yes i received a letter today my daughter was in much better spirits so i think the rdc just made them write those to break them down...hope your sr is doing better also

Feb 20, 2011