happyfeet(ship 09/Div 288)

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em'smom,

I saw your posts on the WA/OR group page and I wanted to invite you to a group called Moms of Daughters 2.  We are a close, friendly, supportive group of Moms.  Please feel free to jump in and join our chats.  You can ask any questions you may have, talk freely about your feelings, fears or concerns, or just chat about life.  We are all in different phases of our daughters Naval careers and we are always there for each other!!!   My first daughter to go Navy was sent to Kitsap, WA.  She is out now but still works for the Navy there - in fact working in the same command as a civilian contractor now.  Her twin sister just left for OCS last week and I also have a son serving.  One thing for sure - we all understand how it feels to have our girls leave for bc and we don't get to hear from them as often as we'd like!!!  Here's the link to the group - - come check us out!!!   www.navyformoms.com/group/momsofdaughters2

I enjoyed reading your travel plans, I feel like making our plans now helps us all get through missing our SR's so much.  My son's PIR is the 14th  and we are from NY and are flying in on the 13th and flying out on the 17th my son has A school in GL so he has daytime liberty and only has be back in the evening.  I am so looking forward to seeing the sites in Chicago!! I really want to go to the sky deck in the sears tower, and so many other things.    Sept can not come soon enough

Hey em's mom. I'm good, better than last week. Still waiting on my 1st hand written letter to arrive. I don't know why my son has not written me.  I have not made our travel plans yet. I did look in to the Navy Lodge. Do you have to be military to stay there?  I did not want to make plans to soon in case I get the dreaded phone call he will not graduate. Will probably make them this week. Thanks for checking on me.  Hopefully I will be getting a letter this week.  TTYL

So I booked the Navy Lodge today for our stay. Sept 6 - 8. Will get to meet you in person.

So what is the Sarge's Meet and Greet? Where is that held?

Well, today is a better day. I wish I could talk to my son with the shin splints. He was going to medical yesterday. I just want to know if it actually is shin splints or if it is more muscle strain. hopefully, he will remember to update me in his next letter. haha If not, maybe his brother will. How are things for you?

We haven't gotten a call yet either.  Only the one letter....still anxiously awaiting a phone call or another letter.  I have been reading posts about parents getting calls because their kids have been separated...so, maybe I don't want a phone call right now. That would be horrible.  I hope we hear from our kids soon.  Natalie

oops deleted my post by mistake.  Sorry. Anyway just waiting for the phone call or more letters.

Hi Stacey, yes I am going for PIR.  It is sad but I am not sure what he ended up going in as there were some changes at the last minute I know he is going into engineering.  I have gotten 2 full letters and 1 short one but would really love to hear his voice.  He is my youngest so it is kinda hard after it being just me and him for over 5 years.  I am really glad there are moms like you I can talk with it will really help.  Thanks

Hey Stacy,

Yes, I got a letter this week and he had his wisdom teeth out last week. Was on bed rest for 2 days and light duty on 1. Said he missed his phone call but should get a make up call on August 10. (did not) He said that the division was talking to much and getting in trouble... IT were coming.  Just wish he would call because I have some questions that I really need to ask him.  TTYL

Hi Stacy, I got a letter today, great surprise I usually get them on Thursday.  He sounds so up-beat which makes me very happy.  He is doing very well.  Yes I am going to the meet and greet, will be in early want to check things out.  I am wanting to find out about the division shirts that I saw something about before, do you know anything about them?  I let you know what I find out.

Hey Stacy, I e-mailed the Public Affairs Office about the gate pass and will let you know when I hear something.  My SR said that they were going to the firing range on Friday to do live fire.  He said they got 2 flags on Thursday one for PFA (personal fitness assessment) and one for zone inspection.  That is where all of their clothes get check to make sure they are folded right.  He said their division got 4.75 out of 5.0.  He is telling me a lot more which I am very glad.  I will let you know if I hear anything else.

Hello Happy Feet, I signed up for the Ramada Meet and Greet as soon as I got my son's letter letting me know when he PIR'ed. I also made reservations there but have since cancelled. I am planning on going to Sarges and NOT the Ramada one. I too am looking forward to meeting every one.

:-)   :-)

Hey there, no phone call yet but letters.. He said he is the Ship Staff Yeoman, they are doing good.. Yep its almost time for PIR.. I am so excited and hopefully I will get to meet you there...

I can't wait either.  I finally talked to Questioning Serenity and not a mom with a son Spencer mentioned. I wish I could find some more but it is what it is.  I'm going to make my own ribbon I guess, My last name is too long  :(  I sent Lala a message about it and she didn't respond yet but I know she's working.  I don't want a navy mom one because I'd like people to know my sons last name when we meet.  I just get a longer ribbon.  My friend is really crafty so I can get it done.