paybacks398
Female
Jasper, TX
United States
Profile Information:
- A little about me:
- My grandson has lived with us for a good part of his life. He needed self discipline and self esteem. We are in small town with high unemployment and all that leads to for a young person is trouble. With no purpse and no job you are on the path to a troubled life.
- I am here to support my
- Grandchild
- Stage of (Sailor’s) Navy career?
- Enlisted
- When I heard “Navy,” I...
- Was proud and encouraged it
- The Navy offers opportunities that...
- I have 2 brothers that were in 20 years and a nephew in now. The brothers said it was the way to go to become a productive member of society and have the knowledge and skills to have a career outside the Navy if he decides to do so.
- Our Navy experience so far...
- It was positive and maturing. Our relationship has grown stronger.
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Jan 12, 2011
Hisbelovedlinda
hi, we are driving up there also! We have a 20 hr. drive map quest says, we will be making pit stops pretty often.....we will be staying over half the way at my sister's. We will have to make it a two day drive there and back, it's just too far for one day but we will still come out lots cheaper than flying 4 people and renting a car up there. We found beautiful accommodations @ Springhill Suites by Marriott in Waukegan, IL. just minutes from The Great Lakes Navy Base. You can call Marriott's toll free number for reservations. They are charging $89 per night for their suites for Navy Grads's parents. They have 2 queen beds and a sleeper sofa that would sleep two. The corner sofa looks like could sleep another person. All rooms have Micro/fridge, etc. They have a Wal-mart across the street, so we could get some microwave food and eat in if we need to. They also offer free breakfast bar with something "hot" each morning. We found a Cracker Barrel 4 or 5miles from this hotel, it's in Gurnee, that would be a good food value without spending a lot of cash! Hope you guys make it there ok. Hope this encourages you! We are so excited about going to see our son! Can't hardly wait!
Feb 10, 2011