Boys R Us(ship07/div303)

Female

Mesa, AZ

United States

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A little about me:: I'm a Mom of 4 boys! My oldest son Jesse (18) has joined the Navy! His job is Navy Aircrew Rescue Swimmer. I must say I was a little blindsided by this decision. I always pictured him attending a University and sticking close to home. Well, we as Moms, always seem to find out we don't always have a choice as to what they do when they 'grow up' I have since become an EXTREMELY proud parent of a Sailor!!! And I couldn't be prouder!!!
I am here to support my: Son/Daughter
Stage of (Sailor’s) Navy career?: Enlisted
When I heard “Navy,” I...: Was concerned or afraid
The Navy offers opportunities that...: Be Proud! It takes an extreme and selfless human being to join the military! Go Navy!!!!
Our Navy experience so far...: It was positive and maturing. Our relationship has grown stronger.

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Aug 16, 2010
Karen

Jessesmom, Thank you for loving the video. I came home from taking Joe to MEPs and started looking for a Navy mom near me to talk to. She had Sail on Sailor playing in the background. I was inspired, but not savvy enough to pull it together. First my daughter put it together on her apple. But I couldn't get it to work anywhere. Then I had my son put it on his newer computer. I'll have to ask him what the software was that he used. It was something that came with the computer. It was a challenge putting it together. But well worth it. I posted it on facebook and this sight. Tried to put it on YouTube, but the song wasn't allowed. And it was too big to email people that don't do the facebook thing. Makes me cry every time I watch it :(

Aug 21, 2010
Karen

Hi Jessesmom (Monica). We live in Oregon. Actually lived in Tucson for a year in 1998. So Jesse hasn't left yet? When is his ship out date? We had 6 months with Joe before he left. I hope Jesse goes and works out at the recruiting office weekly. It helped Joe a lot. Miss my youngest so much. The hardest part is not being able to call or text anytime I want. But after bc...
Nice to meet you :) Karen

Aug 23, 2010
Karen

Monica, Great pics!
Karen

Aug 23, 2010
Karen

Monica, Wish I could tell you it gets easier. We had Joe home for 6 months. I think I asked him weekly if he was sure he wanted to go :) The worst part about bootcamp is not being able to talk to him whenever I want. I cry less, but still cry :( Miss my kid a lot! Worry he might get hurt and not be able to finish BC, which would disappoint him terribly. Will be so proud when he does it though. So yes, my emotions are all over the board. Karen

Aug 25, 2010
Genelle

hi!! Yes, we are very in love and its harder and harder everyday not being able to see him! Where is your son based at? Has he done a deployment yet? Btw i LOVE your picture of you and your son very very cute!!

Aug 25, 2010
Doreen(07/272)

Hi! I know just how you feel...our son was a DEPer since last year, and it seems like a lifetime ago! I wandered around our home, sat in his room and cried. It was hard...it's still hard, but pride fills my heart. I know that the Navy makes him happy, and serving others. So, let the countdown continue! 37 days til PIR. Look up Navy College, if you haven't already...the Sailors are earning college credit, even in boot camp. Mine is going to corpsman school and wants to eventually be a RN...and will be earning credits towards that as well.

Jul 19, 2011
Juleslynn1211

The very least I can say is.... I AM struggling!!! I need to hear his voice! When did your son leave?

Jul 20, 2011
Animal Cookie

Dear Jessesmom,

This animalcookie I got the response you sent about our first born leaving. And I want to say THANK YOU. I know exactly how you feel when our sons do come back I've been told they will be men. When they do come back I know our hearts will once again be filled with happiness hang in there the days are getting easier.

Jul 23, 2011
hawks (ship 07/div 303)

Hello There ~ Yes we are going for sure...are you? We finally got a letter on Saturday..and hoping our letters made it too! are you going? Did you get a letter yet? I would really like to meet some parents...and share our stories. It's so wierd without him around! The letter helped...but a phone call would be great!

Aug 1, 2011