Pat L. in IL

Female

Carol Stream, IL

United States

Profile Information:

A little about me:
Mother of 5. Our youngest Jeffrey left for Great Lake Mar 4
I am here to support my
Son/Daughter
Stage of (Sailor’s) Navy career?
Enlisted
When I heard “Navy,” I...
Was concerned or afraid
The Navy offers opportunities that...
how many mixed emotions I have and that they are all valid.
Our Navy experience so far...
It was positive and maturing. Our relationship has grown stronger.

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  • Chocoholic (ship 02, div 924)

    Thanks so much, Pat! I've met you at a meet-n-greet at Olive Garden in Bloomington over a year ago--just in case you can't remember, like me. :D I will offer her the option and see what she wants to do. She's 27, so it's not like she's a little 18-year-old getting around. But she's my baby. 

  • Johanna

    Thank you Pat... ; )
  • CruAn

    Thank you Pat, I'm a little nervous but can't wait to get started. 

  • Blstz822

    My son just left yesterday for boot camp in NF.  I am looking for something to keep me a little more occupied, and this looks like a great place to start.  Thanks!

  • Lauren - Ship 11 Div 317

    thanks Pat, I am friends with Whit's mom, so I was keeping up to day, funny, I would get people's comments back to her, but not her original message, maybe it will be better now!

  • Blstz822

    My son left last week, and it appears that he will have PIR the week of Thanksgiving, or if they didn't fill a division the week after.  I am still waiting (very impatiently) for the letter.  This is so much harder than I anticipated.  But, if PIR is the week of Thanksgiving, do you have any idea on whether they get more time before they fly to A school?

  • alice

    Hi Pat, I wrote a message on the Mollys Adopt A Sailor discussion page but I don't know if I did it right. I just wanted to let someone know I could do 8 of those little boxes that go into the bigger box. Also I was wondering if there were any others down where I am at the shore area in NJ so I could get together with them and help. Thanks hopefully I will get the hang of this computer stuff soon. lol

  • LindaGirl

    Can u give me some info, what it's about, and how to be in contact with them. Thanks
  • LindaGirl

    Thanks Pat, My husband & I are at Pearl Harbor right now visiting our son for the week. Still trying to adjust to jet lag, from NY. Was up at 4am this morning at the hotel , so wanted to check my e-mails, before they pile up & saw that my other son in Dijoubi, had sent some pix of himself wth other marines from his platoon, so that was a nice surprise. Thanks for that web site, I will definitely check it out.
  • Tamme

    Thank you, Pat.  I had just asked Sheryl for the address.  I will wait to see the February list.

  • Johanna

    Hey Pat, missed the info, can you point me in the right direction and I would be happy to pack fun stuff!
  • navywife36542

    Thank you for having me here.

  • NavyMama2Dani

    Thank you!
  • Leach73

    Hi Pat!

    Yes!!! I would love to join you on Nov. 15th. Count me in!!

    Please call or text me to send me your address and let me know what time and what to bring!!

    Thanks so much!

    I'll be in Norfolk this weekend! Can't wait to see my Sailor!!

    Take care!

  • kaymarie

    Thanks so much for the invite on the 15th!  Unfortunately I'm not able to join you all this time!  I really can't wait to meet you all!  Hopefully next time!

    Karen

  • mrsb

    Thank you for the add!!!  I'm looking forward to getting involved!!!

  • Coloradomom

    HI Pat.  Hey, I would like to write a thank you card to "Sarg" for having the get together Thursday night before my daughter's graduation.  Can you give a mailing address for him to send a card to please.  Thanks, Colorado Mom

  • Michelle M

    Thanks for the comment - I joined the site and noticed there wasn't much activity.  My son is on the Pasadena and I was just trying to find a site that may have others in the same situation as me.  Mom of a first time deployed Sailor!

  • Michelle M

    Prior to their deployment I was getting emails from the Family Readiness Group but nothing for quite a while.  I am not sure if nothing is being sent?  Or if it changed because my son all of a sudden got married in December so information may have been changed to be sent to her and her and I don't communicate much!  So I am not sure of anything except I am not getting any emails from him anymore and neither is she so I am assuming this is normal?!?  This is new to us and not sure what to expect!  When you say FB Pasadena FRG is that a Facebook page?  If so, I am not currently watching that page. 

  • Michelle M

    My son is a Nuke too so I am sure Kacey's son and my son must know each other :)

  • Michelle M

    Oh that is so neat!  I don't feel totally lost now knowing someone else who is in the same situation as me!  That is a good idea to number your emails. 

  • Sarabi2013

    Hi Pat, No decision. Since there were so many boxes being assembled I decided to wait and see just where they would all go. Then I would send to a group that is not getting as many. I can make a couple pillowcases tomorrow too. So, if you have a feel for where another box would help I'd get it ready this weekend and week. Thanks for checking back!

  • MamaDukes

    Thanks so much Pat!  Loving this site!

  • kgirl3737

    Hey,

    I was trying to make my groups show (0) on my page. I couldn't so I just deleted my groups. Any suggestions?

  • ProudmomofD3

    Thanks for your quick reply. I wanted to know what is the address for July? Where can I find it? My daughter is leaving for boot camp on Wednesday. Does the address stay the same each month? Thanks again and have a good night.
  • lemonelephant

    I see you have changed your Username so that it does not contain your last name (you probably did that some time ago); you also need to change the URL to this page to remove it from there. If you do, make change 2 at the bottom of OPSEC and PERSEC (Making Changes to Your Profile) (clickable link) to take care of that. (If you are using a Smart phone, you will need to switch to Desktop View to make this change.)  

    Also make change 3 while you are there so that this page is no longer open to EVERYONE (Anyone) with access to the web.

    It's not a good idea to post a pic of your Sailor every time you post, so also make change 4.

    There may be other changes you need to make as well, so read and consider each of the changes.

    Another change that I recommend that is mentioned in change 1 is to change the ZIP code to one that is not easily associated with your Sailor.

  • lemonelephant

    Thank you for all you do.

  • lemonelephant

    Thanks.

  • piglet

    I'm still awaiting my package to get started. I can't wait!
  • piglet

    Great I'm excited!
  • tysmom

    I sent the address to OWH. gb

  • Angie

    Thank you for the warm welcome Pat!!  I am a newbie and trying to find my way around on here.  I am willing to help in any way that I can.  I look forward to being a part of this great group.  Again, thank you!!!

  • 1after909

    Hello! I am so glad to hear that there is a Navy for Moms group near me! I am very eager to meet your group!
  • queennor

    Thank you and no problem
  • Birdie

    Thank you!
  • Amorresperroz

    Thank you and please let me know how I can help..
  • lemonelephant

    PatLe.....y, Your full name is visible in the URL above and every time you post. Make change 2 at the bottom of OPSEC and PERSEC (Making Changes to Your Profile) (clickable link) to take care of that. (If you are using a Smart phone, you will need to switch to Desktop View to make this change.)

    There may be other changes you need to make as well, so read and consider each of the changes.

  • B'sNukeMoM⚓️MMN(Vet)

    There's been lots of issues with N4M lately.  I've been working with the ad agency that handles the N4M account and I am having a conference call with them on Thursday morning.  I've got a few other mom's (& a dad) on here that I've been communicating with and they are going to be in on the call.  If you would like to join us, let me know.  It will be Thursday, 11/17 at 10am CT.  I can give you the info if you want to be in on it.  Otherwise I can just let you know what's happening afterwards.  Doing my best to help save the site!

  • MamaJ

    Thank you Pat!!!

  • SebJar

    Hi Pat,

    Not sure if I'm in the right place. . thank you for adding me for adopting a sailor :) , but I'm a little confused on where to start. . .do I just create a box of needed things & send it to the address specified each month?

    Many thanks,

    Lisa

  • Ceej0347

    I would love to join the Chicago moms.

    This has def been an experience. Good and bad!
  • Ceej0347

    I really don't do facebook
    Only have one for my job.
    It's a security thing.

    But I will put the dates in my calendar.
  • Babylon

    No thank you for your efforts on behalf of our loved ones.

  • Bugsmom

    Hi!! Sent out my package today.. 

    thank you again for your help.

  • Phoenixmom

    I did receive thank you shipped his box yesterday. All went well. Thanks for your help

  • Phoenixmom

    Hi Pat, question how does one get adopted on the Carrier, My son is on there and I ask to let me send boxes of snacks and stuff and he said he is ok no need. Now are there certain groups that get adopted.

  • Phoenixmom

    Hi pat thanks for the reply, so only those that asked will get adopted? How do you ladies get your boxes to the carrier? I got my sons address and it's been 3 weeks and he hasn't received his package.

  • CruAn

    Hi Pat,  it's been forever.  Just an FYI.  

    I wrote to P&G asking for a donation of any products they might consider.  It's late in the year to ask but you never know.

    Hope all is well with you.  Will let you know if I hear anything.

    Anney

  • kaarinac

    Thank you, Pat! I have boxes ready to ship. I appreciate your efforts to organize this month after month and allowing us to participate!

  • Patchi

    Thank you for the welcome!  Im slowly learning how to navigate thru the site.  Excited to be here!