Pat

Female

Washington, IN

United States

Profile Information:

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...: He is out on his own, a Navy Nuke, and patience is needed.
Our Navy experience so far...: It was positive and maturing. Our relationship has grown stronger.

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ladybug1961

can't seem to get off this navyformoms.com...It is so interesting...just 14 more days...Keep Kurtis in your prayers..mile and half giving him trouble...I think i saw him on a video on 8/13.singing in the choir...could that be?

Aug 18, 2010
ladybug1961

I watched 8/13/10 PIR, where I believe Kurtis was singing with ship 6 DIV 942..Marched right past a video camera with choir group...bout peed my pants...

Aug 18, 2010
ashnj1717

He is an MM I think...

Aug 25, 2010
joeysmom

Thanks for the welcome. Still trying to figure it all out, consider myself computer stupid !!, but I'll get there. Look forward to learning all I can about the Navy!! Susan (joeysmom)

Aug 27, 2010
ForHimIWill

Thank you for the welcome! I am a Navy wife. It is nice to meet others from Indiana. I am new to the site and hope to learn a lot.

Aug 28, 2010
mimi

Hi Pat,
I am new to this and consider myself a "technotard." Will have lots of questions. I am sure that you are very proud of your Navy Nuke. My son will complete ET school in Great Lakes this week. He will fin out soon where his C school is and will get additional orders, I believe. He seems excited. I'm a bit nervous to see where he lands. I'm sure that you can relate.
Mimi

Aug 30, 2010
one proud mom SHIP 10 DIV 338

Hi Pat! Thank you for the welcome! I'm still new at all of this, but i'm trying. :)

Sep 10, 2010
Kathy

Thank you for the info for Indiana mom's/ wont be able to meet on the 20th. but hope to next time

Sep 15, 2010
tammy ruth

My sailor son will be on a carrier out to sea.he still has school for now.im very new at this computer,but I can spell. ha and how about your son or daughter? bye for now

Sep 17, 2010
Frogmom & Dad

Just stumbled across this comment wall. I didn't realize there is an Indiana group. Looking forward to joining & meeting the group

Sep 20, 2010
Ann

Wow, I can relate to you! An IndianA Navy Mom, my daughter is Nuke and has found another girl nuke at boot camp so that' encouraging. My picky eater says the chow is good.

Sep 20, 2010
Ann

Hi Pat, how do I get a dept of the Navy Seal for my profile? Em will attend A, B & C school, so not sure what she will be. She tested really high and has a good sign on. I meant that the Navy is a good move for her, but I believe NROTC wouldv've been better if her recruiter had helped just a little more!

Sep 21, 2010
lonnies grandma

Im sorry, yes, bootcamp on sept 15th, he graduates nov 12th. Engineering i believe. And he stays in gl for "A" school. Just worried since we havent heard anything from him. He is on Ship 11 Div 365. We have always been very close, So his mom gave me the information about your site. It has been very informative and interesting. I have learned a lot already. Thanks- Lonnies grandma

Sep 30, 2010
Sammimom

Thank you for the welcome! I am going to join the Indiana group & already joined the Boot Camp group.

Oct 1, 2010
Nancy/esrun

Thanks for the welcome where do I find the Indiana site?

Oct 5, 2010
ibgpn

Thanks for the welcome, my son is out of BC and is now stationed in Japan, being flown out to his ship the USS Denver that is on its way back to port. So I guess he'll be going for a little boat ride!!

Oct 7, 2010
ibgpn

Oh man, how do you sleep at night, I'd be a nervous wreck, a nuke machinist? I barely stand it with him being in Japan!! All though he orginally started out with the seals and I have to say, I was relived when he dedcided it wasn't for him. Now he's waiting to get into a group called the cb's.

Oct 8, 2010
Linda (navynucmom)

My son is just in BC. His PIR is 12/3...just got his papers today with my little 3 line note. It was wonderful :)

Oct 14, 2010
Linda (navynucmom)

Yes, these groups have been a great help. I looked at the Nuke group, but seemed to be more for mom's of sailors already in nuke school. But I think I will join, just to read the info and get a heads up on what's coming.

Oct 15, 2010
jeanette

My daughter is at navy boot camp she was suppose to graduate on Aug 27th from the navy boot camp in Great Lakes Illnoise, my daughter got hurt she hurt her leg she almost fractured her leg. she has moved to different addresses and i lost her last address i know it was Ohio street in Great lakes Ill. She told me she should graduate in a couple weeks but that was in September, I have not heard from her from her since then. Iam just worried about her. She is 18 but she will always be my daughter. thanks for writing me

Oct 21, 2010
tardy12

Thanks for your welcome. I'm still in a state of shock-this really came out of nowhere. He is looking at several ratings-Nuke, EOD, SEAL, and SWCC. I think I will wait to join you for dinner until he's in the DEP and I have a chance to get used to it. Thanks for the invitation, though.

Oct 28, 2010
mar57

Thanks! Yes, my son leaves this coming Tuesday for bootcamp and will be going into the nuclear field hopefully as an mm

Nov 3, 2010
mar57

Thanks for the info! My son is 6'6, so doesn't really think a sub is the right fit for him. He's just looking forward to starting bootcamp and starting his navy career! Did your son like the Charleston area? I hear it's beautiful!

Nov 4, 2010
navygirlzmom

thank you for the information, just getting started with all of this!

Nov 25, 2010
SnkrSwm

Pat,

Yes. It is a wonderful unit with new instructors. They have a huge group this year, very exciting. I have not spoken to the commanders about my children's interest yet. There (obviously, with Naval base here) are a lot of Navy Mom's to talk to. I am going to the Mom's first before I talk with the recruiters or commanders. I want to get my facts. If the children sign up next year, then I guess we know they are serious. I am excited regardless if they go into service because this program instills some wonderful character traits you just don't see much of like honesty, politeness, perserverance...I see a lot of positve things they can carry for life! Hope you have a wonderful New Year. Take care and God bless! I am not online often due to busy schedule. I plan on taking a better look at the site when I have time. (I am job hunting!!!!)

Dec 28, 2010
Beffany

Already joined :), thanks for the welcome!

Dec 31, 2010
cryptologymomma

how do I find the Indiana page?

Jan 3, 2011
cryptologymomma

Thanks so much! Hopefully, I will be able to navigate around this site rather quickly. It has so much information.

Jan 3, 2011
sixkidsmama (ship 03 Div 083)

Thank you for your comment and support of our family's love of serving their country!!! I hope you have a wonderful experience with your child's service!!

Jan 15, 2011
julie067

So happy to get the information I have recieved from this web site! I feel so much more informed. Thank You!!!!

Jan 25, 2011
Sheri

Thankyou. I am completly new to all this so I really dont know what I am doing. My son just graduated boot camp February 4th.

Feb 8, 2011
Bri.SubWife

thanks pat, for the Indiana page offer!! i just now saw that you commented on my page! haha..back in AUGUST!! ..shows how often im on here, but im trying to be on here more! :)

Feb 9, 2011
Ariel Walker

Thanks for the support. 66days and counting down

Feb 13, 2011
Ariel Walker

Your welcome!
I haven't done anything yet, but I'm so excited to leave.
Thank you for your support.

Feb 23, 2011
Mama C (PS E-Class 1202-1)

20 days and counting for my son to head to Boot Camp. After that he'll be headed to SC - Nuke school.

Feb 24, 2011
Avalonsmomma

Will do. Thanks, Pat. : )

Feb 27, 2011
USNmomYeoman

Thanks for the invitation, Pat!

Mar 11, 2011
ddemeuses

Thanks I am too. My son leaves April 13th for bootcamp. I can't imaginew what it will be like without him. We're real close! Any suggestions on how to get thru this?

Mar 14, 2011
ddemeuses

He's going in for Culinary Specialist. He'll do 3 wks of school after bootcamp and then do an 18-24 month apprenticeship wherever he choose as his homeport. He knows how to cook already so that's a good thing. I just know he'll do great...he's that kind of person. But I'll miss him terribly. Thanks for the reply. Have a good day!

Mar 15, 2011
Amelia

Thank you Pat, will do.

Mar 16, 2011
Kaye S.

RE: "This will be different. Going to try to make it this month."

Hoo-Rah!

;-) k.

Mar 17, 2011
gidget

Thanks! I'm new at all this, my son leaves in 4 days for boot camp. I am proud and scared all at the same time! How do I get to the Indiana group??

Mar 31, 2011
KylesMom (Lois) 11/186

Thanks Pat! I will probably be on here quite alot to ask many questions. His dad was in the Air Force, but I think this will be a bit different. I'm not the one really experiencing it first hand. He leaves the the 5th (this Tues.). I'm kinda scared for him. I guess it's a mom's job to worry about her child. I am so very proud of him, tho. I'd to share with the Indiana group, too, if there is one! Thanks everyone for your support! I think I'm going to like it here!

Apr 3, 2011
Rebecca.M

Thank you. We enjoy the area up here so far except for all the snow. Once we start getting warmer weather we are going to start scooping out the area more.

Apr 7, 2011
traci99

Thanks so much Pat for letting me know about the dinner! I will most definitely come! Is it just for mom's or can everyone come?

My son's name isn't Andrew, but that's pretty funny! Justin is still in boot camp going on week 4! I'm not sure that he knows if he's doing MM or ET yet. I think he will know before he finished BC though.

I look forward to meeting you and all the other Navy "folk" lol :)

Apr 14, 2011
NRS North Jacksonville

Thank you very much for your support.

Apr 20, 2011
Sharon-Proud Sailor Mom

Wow, how did I get here? I'm a bit overwhelmed by the website too! It has already given me great tips for letter writing. How do I get to the Indiana group?

May 6, 2011
Dorie

Thanks Pat. This is all new to me. Once I hear from her as to her information and take the time to find my way around this website, I know I'll probably be submitting some questions and finding out who else has a son/daughter in her group and if there are any parents in Northern Indiana. I do appreciate that there is a website like this and for all who welcome and give advise to the new parents. Thanks again.

May 6, 2011
Dorie

Sorry Pat. I forgot to ask in my last comment. Since my daughter just left for bootcamp on Wednesday, should I keep the "Stage of Sailor's Navy Career" as enlisted or should I put something else.

May 6, 2011
IndyMom02/933 PIR7/1

Thank you Pat. I am an Indy eastsider, i hope that is okay:) I actaully will be in Louisville KY this Monday for business. What time do you meet? I might be able to make it back in town in time.

May 9, 2011