SamsMom

Female

Jasper, TN

United States

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A little about me:
I have 3 children, 24, 21 and 8. My younger daughter just enlisted and will be going to boot camp soon.
I am here to support my
Son/Daughter
Stage of (Sailor’s) Navy career?
Waiting to leave for Boot Camp
When I heard “Navy,” I...
Was proud and encouraged it

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  • BunkerQB

    We have a Survival Guide for Navy For Moms Newbie (clickable link). You'll find everything you need to get started. Videos, PDF files of boot camp processing days, links to all the important groups plus tips on how to use this site. Keep in mind the videos and PDF files may take some time to download the first time you try it. It'll look like nothing is happening. Be patient. Best part is it'll be here on your very own page as a reference. Click the MY PAGE tab on above menubar to access your page anytime - you should do it at least once a day to see if you have any postings on your comment wall (like this one). Good luck. NOTE to moms: your emotions are going to go through some real highs and lows. It's all part of letting go. It would be unnatural for you not to feel a sense of loss, even though you are very proud. That loss is saying goodbye to his/her "childhood" and their dependence on you, as his/her "mom" - it's a role we have embraced from their birth. How can we not feel something when it is changing FAST? Just stay with us. The Boot Camp Moms, Navy MEPS/Dep and the PIR groups are here to see you through from beginning to end.

    BunkerQB,

  • BunkerQB

    The welcoming message below contains a link to our survival guide. You are ahead of the curve already but look through the info because at some point, the links to the RTC site and the PIR Information reference group will come in handy. besides there are links to groups on Navy for MOms associated with ships, ratings and area you are from. Good luck. Looks like you are doing great.

  • JordansMom

    Hi there! Doing great, thanks! Jordan gratuated Friday and it was so great!! These last two weeks will seem to go so slow for you and the. Before you know it you'll be seeing your daughter standing there in her uniform and it will all be so worth the wait, I guarantee it!! Jordan arrived in Pensacola Sunday night and called last night. He really likes it there but keeps looking for someone to yell at him! He says it's strange in that reguard! The emotions are still there with not having him home, but the worry is replaced with just plain ole pride and happiness! 
    How's your daughter doing? Have you received letters and phone calls?