FresnoNavyMom (Nuke School)

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Welcome Fresno mpm,

My son left yesterday as well. He stayed overnight in San Jose, where I visited him and had dinner with im. Now I woke up with a hole in my heart. I know he is safe, but I want to speak to him one more time. Hang in there!

Astrid

Hey there!  How are you holding up?  He called at 3 a.m. last night and said I'm here and I gotta go. I thought he told me he would have 2 minutes to talk?  Soooo, now the waiting begins.  Glad you contacted me...it is so special to be able to talk to mothers going thru same exact thing! 

You're so very welcome!  Keep your chin up! I hope your call doesn't come too late tonight. Ours came at 11:00pm Mountain time and since they said anywhere from 9-2am is the norm, it was earlier than I expected.  Hope he sounds upbeat and good, not already tired from his extra night in CA before leaving! Oh, and darling pic! °Ü°

We got "the call" last night. Actually, I felt very fortunate, because my son took his cell phone with him and called me from the plane as it was taxiing on the runway. So, I got to talk to him for almost 4 minutes, instead of 30 seconds. He then called his dad last night at about 10:30 (2230?) with the official "I'm here" call. His dad texted me to and said it was exactly what this site told me it would be - short and scripted. Now, I live for the day when I get to hear his voice again.

Hello FresnoNavyMom,  My son left on tuesday the 17th.  I am feeling the same way, I am proud but lonely for him.  He was able to call me for about 8-10 minutes when he got off of the plane, and then the 12 seconds call a while later.  His box arrived Friday, 3days later and now I am waiting on the letter.  I hope you find comfort on these forums and are feeling better each day.

My son left July 16th.  We haven't heard from him since we got the "I'm here safe" call which lasted only about 15 seconds.  We received his box of belongings about 4 days later.  I carry my cell phone absolutely everwhere...afriad that I will miss his call, even at work.  I have been worrying everyday, too....fear of the unknown, I guess you would say.  Not knowing how he's doing, hoping he's ok, etc.  I have been writing letters everyda, but haven't been able to mail them yet, as we haven't gotten his address yet.  I can't wait to hear his voice again, either.  I miss him so much.

Hi FresnoNavyMom, I have been trying to stay busy, but find myself sitting and zoning out, thinking about how he is, what he is doing, what all I need to do, and so on, lol.  I have started writing to him and even got the free phone cards to send to him when I get the address.  I am gathering all of the things he had/has lying around and sent in his "box" paperwork wise, and putting it in a plastic container.  He is my last child and it is proving to be taking it's toll on me, I try not to dwell on it, it just sneaks up on me.  So much in so little time has happened and now that things aren't busy, it's finally creeping in.  His 18th birthday, his moving out (his step-dad and him got into an argument), graduation, Open house/going away party, planning, MEPS, and now waiting, haha! Oh my.  Hang in there girl, we all can vent and support one another through here, most of all, we all do understand here!  Blessings and prayers!

"The Box" arrived at my ex's today. Now we're awaiting The Letter. I've written seven letters to my son - one a day since he left. They're sitting on my desk, sealed, stamped, and ready to be addressed. I wonder how he's doing.

I'm just giddy! We got the form letter today with my son's address and PIR date. It was so exciting just to see his handwriting on the envelope. :)

I just created this facebook group for moms/dads/grandparents/siblings/etc. who are Ship 12 DIV 296.

https://www.facebook.com/groups/450457648320103/members/

Hi, I just wanted to share the facebook link your were looking for on the PIR groups main page. https://www.facebook.com/groups/450039188350841/ I look forward to accepting you to the group. There are some moms looking for other members from that division. 

https://www.facebook.com/groups/101475116667957/ Here is the link for the Facebook PIR group. Both are closed groups so you will have to ask to join. Thanks

Tell them this is not like going to college.  They can have contact and visits which our SR's cannot.  Plus they are embarking on a career which puts them in harms way and many time far from home. My son is in A School now and we talk, text, or Skype every other day.  I think the letter writing in BC made us even closer on another level.  So hang in there and keep writing letters. 

Hi my son is Ship 12 Div 296.  I have been trying to find someone on here with the same.  Have you heard from him?  I not a word and am going crazy.  I have my trip all booked for graduation.  I am from Colorado. 

:-( Looks like we're not getting a call today. The waiting is killing me.

If yoour phone works in the mountains then I would go.  My son was one of the lucky ones and he got to call home multiple times.  Some were for his security clearance the others because is Division was doing really well.  Almost all of my son's calls were during the week.  I don't remember one weekend call, you might ask other veterans about that.  My friend had two sons who are inthe Navy and she never got a single call from either one-they were always on watch or Division lost priviledges.  So, I know how much the calls mean, but waiting for something that might not come would be equally disappointing.  I know personally it would have been a tough call for me if I was in the same situation, because they want to speak to us as much as we want to speak to them.  So, my advice is go if you can get reception and if not check in to a local hotel where you get reception and still be out of the house so you can get that needed break.  Have you gotten any letters yet?

Thank You Fresno.....I know it will get easier, he is just the first to leave home.

We got our second letter on Thursday. Mine was two pages long.  I've read it a half dozen times by now. I miss my son so much!

I just call Brian from PIRGifts and he says you don't have to worry.  They have about 50 USS Triton coins left.  Glad you like it.  That was the 1st coin I designed.

Craig

Hi FresnoNavyMom

My son's wife and I will both be at PIR. We're staying at the Courtyard Waukegan not too far north of the base.

If you don't already have them here are a couple links:

BootCampMoms 

http://www.navyformoms.com/group/bootcampmoms?groupUrl=bootcampmoms...

And Ship 12 DIV 295/296

http://www.navyformoms.com/group/pir09142012/forum/topics/ship-12-d...

Hope to meet you at PIR.

Can I call the Navy and tell them I changed my mind? I want my SR back.

My son is in the same division that your son is in . Have you recieved a phone call from him recently.

Hi Fresno Mom,

I'm a Hanford mom! My boy has only been gone two weeks so I have a long ways to go. We just got the form letter as to know where to write letters, etc. I immediately sat down and wrote two letters and then emailed everyone I knew to send him letters of encouragement. Happy to see that you will soon be past this stage and on to a bigger and better future with the Navy. Best Wishes for you and your family.