I'm the mother of two sons, one of which left for navy bootcamp on November 9th, 2010. I feel a lot of mixed emotions, but for the most part I cry a lot.
I have always been responsible for my son's physical and emotional well being and i feel helpless and afraid because I can't protect him and nurture him anymore.
Finding this website was a Godsend.
I am here to support my
Son/Daughter
Stage of (Sailor’s) Navy career?
Enlisted
When I heard “Navy,” I...
Needed to learn more about it
The Navy offers opportunities that...
I haven't really learned anything yet. I haven't heard from my son since he landed at the airport in Illinois.
Wait, correction...I've learned to pray a lot more.
You will find this site very helpful and full of members who are eager to answer your questions. Browse around the site and check out the forums, groups, blogs, photos, videos, and even the other member profiles!
Welcome to NavyforMoms.com. I cannot even begin to tell you how much information is on this site and wonderful people to answer questions if it all is overwhelming. My son graduates 1/21/11 so I am fairly new here too. I too live in Oakland, CA. If you want to go to the Valentine Day card signing in Petaluma at the Old Chicago Pizza Parlor 1/9/11, I can take you. Keep us all informed about you and your Sailor Recruit on this site
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-Colleen
Nov 14, 2010
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Nov 24, 2010
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Dec 26, 2010