Lisa Brown/Cory's MOM

Female

Kingston, GA

United States

Profile Information:

A little about me:: My name is Lisa and my son Cory is now 20 and stationed in VA. I lost my daughter Shawna Marie in 2006 to cancer and right after she passed away I was blessed with a little girl. We named her Hope who is 5 years old now.
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...: it confirmed everything I have heard for the good.
Our Navy experience so far...: It was positive and maturing. Our relationship has grown stronger.

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Mar 8, 2011
Mary, Proud Mom of Nick

Welcome! It's nice to see another GA mom :-) What rate is your son going into? Are you excited about his decision or ???

Mar 9, 2011
Nan(Ship 9 Div 247)

Thank you for the friend request. Sounds like we are at the same point in our Navy Mom Journey. What rate is your son going in as?

Nan

Mar 11, 2011
Dom'sMom

Hi lisa thanks for friending me..my son is in bootcamp already and will PIR April 22 Im very excited to see him. He will then head to SC for Nuke school which will bring him alot closer to home. At one point I was in the Navy as well so I know what he has just gone through and Might be able to ease your mind if you have any questions dont hesitate to ask..

Apr 15, 2011
bcmadness

Daughter arrives on 6/13 for boot camp... it's going to be a long week :-(

Jun 4, 2011
jfuddy1

Hi Lisa-I will definitely look for him. My name is James Futty from Ohio-tell him to look for me. Our last name are pretty close alphabetically, so we may be pretty close in role call. I'm a little older than most going in (25), but I'm sure if I meet up with your son we'll get along well. I read your info and I think we have some things in common-although the circumstances may be different-I also lost my brother in a car accident in 2006. I am sure as it was for me, that must have been a huge turning point in your sons life, as well as a big part of his decision to embark in the journey he is about to take on. I wish I had found this sight earlier. It is full of useful information. Well i will definately be recommendin this site to my parents-I'll tell my mom to look for ya. I get the feeling the he is your oldest-as i am my mothers-so i am sure that you two can support one another in dealing with everything. I wish you and your son the best of luck with everything-him with his new future-and you with dealing with everything! hopefully I'll talk to ya again before i go.

Jun 7, 2011
jfuddy1

Oh-and i leave the 13th and arrive the 14th. What job field did your son sign up for? I am going to be an Aerographer's Mate (AG) and my A-school will be in Biloxi,Mississippi

Jun 7, 2011
Dom'sMom

I am so sorry It took forever to get back to you but yes I went go PIR and it was just amazing. The only thing I didnt like was that my son graduated and had to fly out the next morning for GC SC. His GF was there and did her best to make everyone miserable because the day wansn't about her lol but other than that it really was nice...Since then we have been able to visit him at his school in Goose Creek, SC .. Ill be happy to answer questions if you still have them again sorry i havent been on here in a whle.. we had graduation then went to Goose creek the following weekend, and then i was in the hospital, its been super crazy.

Jun 7, 2011
lisarobin

Hello LisaLadybug5! I am assuming we have the same first name. Glad to add you as my friend. Your pictures are great! Lisarobin

Jun 9, 2011
lisarobin

Yes I think I saw where you said Cartersville? That is very close by. We live in Blue Ridge. My son had a great grandfather that lived in Cartersville that had was very involved. He died when my son was very young though. Because the recruiter he saw was in Dalton, we had to go to the MEPS in Knoxville TN Monday. We hung out with him and got to see him sworn in on Tuesday and stayed till he got on the van. I got his call around 9:45pm which was alot earlier than they told us to expect. Now just waiting on his address so I can start writing to him.

Jun 9, 2011
lisarobin

That is funny. My son's dad lives in Marietta area. My husband has been a rock for both me and my son. As far as what to take, my son carried in his hands the sailor bible I purchased for him from Amazon and a small thin book as a journal. I stuck him 2 notes in his bible to find later. He has on his cross his fiance' gave him and his watch. In his wallet we put his ss card, dl, debit card, $30 cash, book of stamps and small paper my husband laminated with our addresses on one side and phone numbers on the other. Because we went with him to MEPS, he sent his backpack with his other stuff home with us. I have wondered if he kept up with the bible but hopefully he did.

Jun 9, 2011
lisarobin

Everything I have done I stole from someone else on this site so don't think I know what I'm talking about. I just dig around like everyone else. :.)

Jun 9, 2011
lisarobin

No I don't do facebook although everyone keeps trying to get me to. :.) You should have seen me with this site. I really probably wouldn't have done it except I love my son and wanted to find out all that I could. I am on the computer all day at work(which is where I am right now) and hate the thoughts of going home and getting on. Now with the N4M though I have a connection that helps deal with my son leaving.

Jun 9, 2011
lisarobin

Sounds good Lisa. I will be thinking of you with your son leaving.

Jun 9, 2011
lisarobin

Lisa, you didn't say whether or not your were going to be able to go to MEPS but if you get to go it is nice. They let me sit with him when he wasn't in a room and I got to make pictures when he was swearing in and signing. Stayed until he got on the bus. He wasn't sure if he wanted me to go or not at first but when we found out I could drive him to Knoxville, he loved that and we kept him out eating and watching a movie until around 9:30pm so that kept his mind off. He was able to call several times from both airports until they actually left to GL so if he wants that contact with family and friends he will definately want to take his phone.

Jun 9, 2011
lisarobin

Okay sounds good. Make sure you go early. The recruiter could not tell us when to show up he said around 9:30-10:00 but that would have been too late. We got there at 8:30am and he was sworn in at 9:00.

Jun 9, 2011
lisarobin

Hey Lisa, just wanted you to know I am thinking of you and hope it goes well. I have been out of pocket so to speak as we had a Relay for Life I was over which has kept me busy. Haven't got his address yet but am anxiously awaiting it so I can start sending the letters we have wrote. Best of luck to you. Lisa

Jun 11, 2011
lisarobin

Hello Lisa! I am so glad you got to go and it went well. It is awesome they can have their cell phones until the end so you can talk to them as much as possible. I broke down and called my sons' recruiter about his address. He was very nice and gave it to me. He also said if I will call back in a week, he should know his graduation date!

Jun 13, 2011
lisarobin

I'm just glad to get an address. I hope it is right. Going to send some letters using it anyway. It will be one week tomorrow since he left.

Jun 13, 2011
mom4life

Lisa, Hello I'm going to try this 1 more time. It's mom4life and I am not great with the computer so please excuse me. I just wanted to let you know our sons are on the same ship and division!!! It helps me feel a bit better that I know another mom who's son is with mine!! You have some beutifull pictures on your sight and I wish I could learn how to do that so I could put some up as well. Alright one thing at a time. I read a bit on your page and I see your journey has been a long and trying one, so sorry for that. I will keep you posted with any news and please I hope you can do the same. Thanks so much, mom4life

Jun 27, 2011
acesmom(ship:03, Div: 249)

lisa, what address are you using? My first address was ship 03, div:249, 3600 Ohio Street, Great Lakes, 60088-3156 and this is the return address on his letter. The form letter had ship 09, div 249, 3415 Sailor Dive,60088-3515.

Jul 6, 2011
Pamela

My grandson't name is Cory and we will be at PIR on Aug 5th I thought it was hard one me sending him off to boot camp but I cant even imagine loosing a child you are one strong mother God bless you

Jul 22, 2011
Zoraearly (Ship03DIV249)

Thanks for requesting me as a friend. Can't wait to meet you Aug 5, 2011. My sons names are Alonzo Lee Early Jr. & Jacob Andrew Early.

Jacob is one of Division 249 section leaders and my son Alonzo was rewarded Captain of Hell Week. Because of his Big heart during hell week. I'm so excited how God is watching over my son and allowing them to become successful in the Navy. My Houston # is 832-661-6055

Jul 25, 2011