Hello, Debbie! I just wanted to let you know that I knew your son, Stephen when I was stationed in Naples, IT in 2009.. I was the blonde girl, Brogan who worked at the NEX on Capo in Customer Service. He will remember me if you ever bring it up :) Your son is a very funny guy and always made everyone laugh.. Brings back all of the fun memories of Naples.. wishing you and your family well

Hi Debbie, how are you? He told me he is loving the warmer weather compare to IL, lol! He will be in P-cola for his A & C school for 9 1/2 mos. He really want to be stationed in Italy, we shall see. How long is Stephen been in the Navy? I remember you told me a while back, I don't remember now..getting old, hahaha! Robin has a 6 yr. contract, he already told me he will not re enlist..so we shall see on that one too, lol!  Thank you for checking up on me. I will keep you updated.

Love,

Cristina

Hi Debbie,

How are you? My son is going to Corry Station . He is in Advanced IT. Thank you for the best wishes. We're so excited to see him next week. 

Take care,

Cristina

Hi Debbie,

Remember me, my son is almost done with bootcamp and will be off to Pensacola to Corry Station. I'll be in Great Lakes on the 18th-21st. It has been a roller coaster ride, can't wait to see my son. He is also the division honor graduate, sooo proud!!!

Hi Debbie,

Yes, they are the love of my life, husband, 2 daughters and my only son and ofcourse my two doggies :) Thank you. Robert asked me one day if his dogs will still remember him. I told him they'll never forget him. I'm sure Stephen misses his dog. Wow, you had a 15 yr. old dog? She lived a long good life, I'm sure.  Robert is actually doing good. He's been working a lot and on his days off, he likes to spend it with us. So I'm always planning something with him. I took him to lunch yesterday cause he cleaned his room (haha), it's a reward, LOL! Anyway, he asked me why do people say "thank you" to him once they find out he is going into the Navy. I told him that  people show their appreciation to young men and women that  makes such a big decision to serve their country and making all the sacrifices. I said you have no idea that the decision that you've chosen is HUGE! He said he's looking forward to his future. BC doesn't scare him. He was a cross country runner and the training is equivalent to hell week in football. He's used to being pushed, yelled at and teamwork. he said the only thing that scares him is being homesick. We are a very tight family, we spend a lot of time together. He's a homebody, so that's one thing that I'm worried about him being homesick. I already plan on writing little notes and slipping it into his bible. Anyway, hope you're having a good day. Can you believe it's Wednesday already?

Hugs to you,

Cristina

Hi Deb, I uploaded some pictures on "my page" check them out :)-Cristina

Hi Debbie,

Wow, it sounds like a lot has changed since your son left. My son wants to go to Italy too, but he said he's really not that picky, LOL! Yeah, my son's ship date is Nov. and from what I've learned since it's near the holidays, that bc is longer than 9 weeks. Since he has a 6 yr. contract he has to go to C-school. We plan on seeing him at GL, it will be tough as we wil be coming from California and we probably have to drive, flights are too expensive for a family of four :( But it will all be worth it just to see him :) I'll send you another message if I think of another question. It is so hard that he has to wait this long to go but at the same time, it's nice to be able to spend time with him. It's quite an emotional ride, highs and lows. Thank you and have a wonderful day!

Cristina

Hi Debbie,

My son is going to be in Advanced IT. He's leaving Nov. 17th, 2011. I read one of your postings regarding "Stephen being back on base in Italy, did not know where the Navy sent him". Is that somethiing we will have to experience too? What was your experience when he left around the same time my son is leaving? Was bootcamp longer? Did he go to Pensacola right after graduation or was he able to come home? His recruiter told us that he might not come home after bc and A-school maybe on the way to C-school. it depends. He has a 6 yr. active and 2 yrs. reserved contract. I like to hear what others have experienced. I don't see very many IT moms on this site. Anyway, thanks and have a wonderful day!

Cristina