Hello Kathleen, Happy to know that there are more people out there with a son/daughter in the same ship/division as my son. I have not seen very many people on here who have anyone in the same ship/division. It will be great to get to know everyone as the weeks go by.
Kathleen, I completely understand how you feel. These past 2 weeks have been so hard. I don't think I have ever cried so much. I knew this is what he wanted to do also but I still wasn't prepared to feel so sad. My son only did one semester of college before saying that was enough and signed up for the Navy! He has been in DEP since last December. Thought that would be enough time to change his mind but he didn't. It does help to talk to other moms that are going through the same thing. Do you know what A school he will be going to after?
I'm so sorry, my name is Joyce. My sons name is Matthew and he is ship 14 div 289. His A school is in Connecticut. He is going to be on a nuclear sub. I feel the exact same as you. I honestly have been so sad and feel like no one in my family understands, especially my husband. I feel so alone in this. I have only met 2 other moms that are on my sons ship and division. I am trying to find out as much as possible because my son's recruiter was not honest in everything that was told to us I am finding out. I booked 2 rooms at the Marriott Courtyard. I heard that was really nice. Where are you staying? I booked it for 2 nights but not sure when my son is leaving for A school. Apparently you don't find out until you get there! I think that is so crazy.
My oldest son is 22 and then I have 2 younger children, Bradley who is 10 and Ashley who is 5. They miss him so much. Ashley keeps asking when he is coming home and the worst part of that question is, I don't have an answer for her. :( Did you grow up in Haddon Heights? I graduated from High School there. In fact Matthew's girlfriend lives in Haddon Heights.
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Dylan'smom (AWF/Pensacola)
Jul 27, 2012
Mommaof4 (FN/MM Groton CT)
Hi Kathleen! I see you are from Haddon Heights! Is your childs PIR 9/14/12 also?
Jul 30, 2012
Mommaof4 (FN/MM Groton CT)
Kathleen, I completely understand how you feel. These past 2 weeks have been so hard. I don't think I have ever cried so much. I knew this is what he wanted to do also but I still wasn't prepared to feel so sad. My son only did one semester of college before saying that was enough and signed up for the Navy! He has been in DEP since last December. Thought that would be enough time to change his mind but he didn't. It does help to talk to other moms that are going through the same thing. Do you know what A school he will be going to after?
Jul 30, 2012
Mommaof4 (FN/MM Groton CT)
I'm so sorry, my name is Joyce. My sons name is Matthew and he is ship 14 div 289. His A school is in Connecticut. He is going to be on a nuclear sub. I feel the exact same as you. I honestly have been so sad and feel like no one in my family understands, especially my husband. I feel so alone in this. I have only met 2 other moms that are on my sons ship and division. I am trying to find out as much as possible because my son's recruiter was not honest in everything that was told to us I am finding out. I booked 2 rooms at the Marriott Courtyard. I heard that was really nice. Where are you staying? I booked it for 2 nights but not sure when my son is leaving for A school. Apparently you don't find out until you get there! I think that is so crazy.
Jul 30, 2012
Mommaof4 (FN/MM Groton CT)
My oldest son is 22 and then I have 2 younger children, Bradley who is 10 and Ashley who is 5. They miss him so much. Ashley keeps asking when he is coming home and the worst part of that question is, I don't have an answer for her. :( Did you grow up in Haddon Heights? I graduated from High School there. In fact Matthew's girlfriend lives in Haddon Heights.
Jul 30, 2012
Mommaof4 (FN/MM Groton CT)
I just sent you a message through chat. :)
Jul 31, 2012
Mommaof4 (FN/MM Groton CT)
Hi! I am finally on today. Sent you another message via chat. Hope you are holding up ok.
Aug 1, 2012
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