I said goodbye to my boyfriend last night.  He swore in this morning and is waiting to get on a plane in a few hours. I am pretty upset, which from what I am reading is totally normal now.  He is my best friend and this is the best (most positive) relationship I have ever been in.  We are both 33 years old and have been living together.  I am trying to figure out some sort of a new routine and figuring out what goals I would like to set for myself over the next 8 weeks.  I am an artist and a…

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It is day 7, after my kid has left for boot camp.  I don't have any 'calls' yet.. so that's good news.

 

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my son left for the navy great lakes with the recruiter from shrewbury this afternoon...of course i am excited for him as he begins his new life ..he wanted to be independent...but its also hard to let go and the worst part is that his little brother is heartbroken..he wants to know what is he suupposed to do?  he is crying...i hope one of his friends pull through and invites him to a super bowl party or something

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My son left for boot camp in Great Lakes, IL and I am very proud of him.  I am so proud of him and I wish I could tell him that but believe it or not, he called me on Wednesday and I missed his call.  All I want is for him to know I love him and I'm proud.  He is so very special to me and I miss him dearly.  Son, I look forward to seeing you at your graduation hopefuly March 16th. I love you!!

 

Well we have reached the half way mark on this journey, assuming that the graduation date is still the same. It's been really hard dealing with the fact that he's away and Im not there to help him, but I guess thats the whole point of training. I have gotten mail, but they arrive almost always 6-7 days after they were sent so I never know if he gets my mail until much later. In my letters I try to sound strong and happy, because I never want him to blame himself (which he has a habit of…

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All day I keep thinking to myself or saying out loud to my husband " I wonder what Victoria's doing right now" "I wonder if she already ate yet"." I wonder if she likes the food" At 8pm I know she is going to bed because of the two hour time difference.

I had already written her three letters when I got her address and sent those off today.

Even six months ago I couldn't say my daughter would live away from me. She hadn't made the decision to join the military and even when she…

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My son Michael turns 18 this month wow it went by so fast. He has his first DEP meeting Tuesday not sure what to expect he is excited but a little nervous about it. We also have lots of scout stuff this month with his younger brother who talks about following his brother into the Navy what a life we live in gotta love it.

Last week my son signed his contract for the navy nuclear propulsion program! I am so proud of him!

He doesnt leave for bootcamp until october 23, 2012. He wont turn 18 until August so not too long past that he leaves. I am both excited and of course scared of what he will be doing, but will support him all the way.

I do hope he will be able to follow his plans to go to college in the STA21 program later on. He does want to become an officer at some point.

I hope to get…

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Hi everyone from div 912 Ship 02   Just a reminder today is the day that we can print our parking PASS to be admitted to the Recruit Training Commmand on 2/10/12 GRADUATION DAY!

Our Ali prepared her momma well for this Navy adventure, that is as well as a mom can ever be prepared for such things. For Ali, thoughts of the military took root while studying in Peru in the summer of 2011... routine, security, travel, benefits, education. After several months of research and prayer for God's guidance, the first of numerous appointments was scheduled with her recruiter.



The whole preparation proved a lesson for both of us. As the mom I had already been exposed to… Continue