nicksmum

Female

Temecula, CA

United States

Profile Information:

A little about me:
my son is serving aboard the uss germantown in japan
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...
hurry up and wait and no news is good news
Our Navy experience so far...
It was positive and maturing. Our relationship has grown stronger.

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    Sep 22, 2010

  • Cat(Mom of an AO)

    Hi Nicksmom, I will pop into the March group to answer any questions I can. I know how you are feeling. I was there but please please know that it does get easier. It is a very bumpy emotional ride but one well worth it! Hang in there

     

    Cat  

    Jan 27, 2011

  • Ozzy

    Hi Nicksmom, I know the feeling about the lumps.  I am tearing up all the time!  In a good way though.  Matt is so excited so I am happy for him.  He finally has direction and dedication, this has been a very long wait.  What is Nick's job?  Matt has a Navy Diver Contract. 

    Talk soon, Robin

    Feb 9, 2011

  • soonergirl99 12/159~5/6/11~Big E

    Hello Nicksmom.  The box and letter will be delivered to my ex's house in Oklahoma (I'm in Dallas) and he has been out of town all week.  He will be home sometime tomorrow.  Ugh ~ I'm so anxious to know if the box and letter have been delivered.  I sent a text to the recruiter this past Monday and he actually replied (I was shocked ~ long story) and then he sent B's address via email.  Have you received the box, letter or any info from the recruiter.  Hang in there ~ PIR will be here before we know it (I hope!!).  Have a great night!  Gina

    Mar 16, 2011

  • Defiance Mom

    Hello nicksmum . . .thank you for the friend request.  I am very much a newbie at this so your request was appreciated.

    Mar 18, 2011

  • stingyb21 Ship12 Div158

    Got my letter we graduate 5/6 he is ship 12 division 158

    Mar 19, 2011

  • ebigirl

    Thank you for friending me and for your understanding. My son (Chris) is my only child. It just doesn't seem "right" that we travel from Washington for his PIR only to see him for a few hours after PIR and then "possibly" on Sat. at the airport. I will cherish every moment we have with him for sure. We will be there no matter what, but it's ironic that when we are still in Chicago he will be flying to California! I guess I should get used to the Navy way of doing things. We are driving from WA via Omaha, NE to pick grandma up! Should be an interesting trip as we are bringing Chris' girlfriend with us! Yes, I'm a little bit crazy! Pray for me please. :)

    Is your son leaving for A school on Sat. also? Where is he headed nd what will he be studying? Chris is headed to Port Hummene (sp?) on the Calif. coast as a Seabee and training to be a CM (construction mechanic). I see you are from Temecula, CA. Where is Temecula?  Chris actually enlisted as a Reserve to get his foot in the door and will be stationed in Everett, WA when he's done with A school. At least he will be close to home after A school for awhile.

    Again, thanks for your friend request. Are you planning on going to PIR? If so, I'd love to meet you!

    Monica  (ebigirl is my screen name)

     

    Mar 20, 2011

  • jbird

    hi nicks mum!

    Can't wait to meet you and yours too!

    Mar 25, 2011

  • Defiance Mom

    Nicksmum . . . thank you for sharing your son's letter.  You can really start to feel like you know these fine young men through their letters.  It was great of you to share with us all.  Please try not to dwell on the missed call.  At least you know he seems to be doing quite well.

    Mar 31, 2011

  • my favorite Martian (Groton)

    Nicksmum ~ "crazy ride" is so right! I'm surprisingly more stable after receiving the first letter and first real phone call. This site has already been very helpful...lots of good reading here.

    Apr 2, 2011

  • cyndaroo7

    Hi Nicksmum,

    She is doing alright.  She has an interest in  Medical school after taking the first aid portion of bootcamp so we are getting ready to get her into school.  Also she is looking for a job, but has had no luck yet.

    How long has he been home and how did he get a job so quick?  Why was he sent home, if you don't mind my asking?  Don't tell me if you don't want to.  thanks for asking about Suzi.  I personally think she wasn't emotionally ready for bootcamp and living her own life just yet.  She's a little immature for her age.  Her legs are feeling better unless she works out then they hurt a lot again.  Her ingrown toenail is looking much better too.  She may not need any surgery at all!

    Thanks for asking!

    Cyndi

    Apr 3, 2011

  • MarianneKT's Mom

    Nicksmum, I read your recent post on the Japan site.  Did you see this article?

    USS Germantown Holds Change of Command During Brisbane Port Visit
    BRISBANE, Australia – Cmdr. Carol McKenzie relieved Cmdr. A. D. Hull as commanding officer during a change of command on board the forward-deployed dock landing ship USS Germantown (LSD 42) while the ship is in Brisbane, Australia during a port visit Aug. 5.

    When did your son arrive in Sasebo?  My daughter is on the USS Essex and has been there since April 2009.

    Aug 9, 2011