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June 2010 Blog Posts (78)

Basic training mail advice

Can anyone help me understand what I am able to send in the mail? My son wrote that I may not send newspaper clippings or magazine articles. Something about internet is not allowed but I don't know if sports scores can be copied or written.... May I send photos?
Thank you for your help!

Added by Katy on June 24, 2010 at 11:54am — 8 Comments

I got THE call

I just received the call, "Mom, I am here, I am safe. I love you and I'll call you in 3-5 weeks. Love you, bye." It doesnt' seem possible that she is actually gone. I held up pretty well today. Brooklyn swore in and I cried during that part. I was so proud of her yet sad to be loosing my baby. After that I did ok. Only about lost it a couple times but I am keeping pretty busy.

It really just doesn't seem real. It is like she is off to camp or something. I know that next week…

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Added by Ellie on June 23, 2010 at 11:19pm — 4 Comments

BootCamp

Well my son Eric is off to boot camp, this I have to say was the hardest thing I have ever had to do in my lifetime, letting go. I am a single mom and devoted my life to my two sons Eric 20 who just left to boot camp today, and Ryan my 15 year old. I could see the fear in his eyes and the little boy staring at me begging me to say don't go, I wanted very much to say its okay come home you don't have to go, but for the first time I did exactly the opposite, I said not going is not an options for… Continue

Added by TxNavyMom Ship 06 Div 940 on June 23, 2010 at 10:09pm — 2 Comments

The letter home

We received our letter home yesterday. I was so excited even though I had to wait till I got off work to see it. My husband called me and told me it was there. That was so hard waiting the 5 hours to get home to it. Alex said she is doing "great" but that she was feeling a little sick. I guess thats normal for what they are going through. She also stated that she got a really nice pair of shoes for PT. We all laughed at that. We had an image in our minds of the big shoes that you have to shine… Continue

Added by Alex's mom Joann on June 23, 2010 at 8:24am — 2 Comments

Delayed Entry Progra

Can anyone help me. I have a son who has passed the physical, taken the ASVAB - qualified for a job that is not available at this present time. So he asked the recruiter to get the papers ready to sign up for the DEP. The recruiter told him there is no such paper work, that they would call him when his job is available. Everything I have read on lines suggest a DEP contract up to 365 days. Please can anyone shed some light on this subject.

Thank you

Kbondy

Added by kbondy on June 22, 2010 at 7:20pm — 10 Comments

And she is off....

I just took Brooklyn to the shuttle that will take her to get her medical stuff done and she will swear in and leave for boot camp tomorrow. Right now I am feeling ok as I will see her tomorrow when she swears in.

I am so proud of Brooklyn and her choice to join the Navy. She has a good head on her shoulders and I know that she will do well. I know that she has a strong faith that will be an encouragement to her during these next 2 months especially.

She has grown up so… Continue

Added by Ellie on June 22, 2010 at 12:21pm — 1 Comment

Leaving for Bootcamp

Well, the big day has finally arrived! My son is so excited and ready to leave for this awesome adventure. I am so proud of him, but sad to let him go. He is my first of three to leave home and I know things will change. I am looking forward to all the excitement in his future! I am thankful for this site as a resource for the unknown emotions and experiences we will have.

Added by bakerm3 Ship06 Div940 on June 22, 2010 at 11:00am — No Comments

the building of my family......

As the short 2 month journey (short in comparison to what lies ahead) comes to a close and with only 3 days untill my husbands PIR i am a busy bee!!

i am packing to be moving across the united states, and packing to see PIR. and between that playing and teaching my son many things.... he is now a two year old! and his daddy may have missed it, but i know it was for good reason, while away at boot camp he also missed mothers day, memorial day, disneyland trips, and fathers day weekend… Continue

Added by SumiK0125 (wife of a Nuke MM) on June 22, 2010 at 3:18am — 1 Comment

Missing my daughter

Thank you everyone so much. I just started coming to this website and I already know this is where I belong. Your information means so much to me . Thanks for being here :D Paula

Added by hamp 001 on June 22, 2010 at 12:44am — 1 Comment

ship 03 Division 238 graduation date July 9 2010

Hi................well, I signed on to this site when my son left early part of May & have not been on since. Now that I am understanding everything & getting excited for Graduation & seeing my son, I was seeing if anyone else has a son or daughter graduating this same day? So many different emotions I have been going through......miss him like CRAZY!!!! He is doing amazing though!! Hope all you other moms are doing well!!

Added by mm20013@aol.com ship 03 div 238 on June 22, 2010 at 12:08am — 21 Comments

Never thought I'd Blog!

Never thought I'd be a blogger. Christopher got into the Navy as a DEP and departed for bootcamp (Ship 03, Div 145) February 9, 2010. He graduated in April and went on to "A" School in TX to become an MAA. He's now graduated "A" School and was volun-told to go to Bahrain some of his classmates. He was supposed to have his first pick of postings, but that volun-told thing popped up. I'm hoping it means he did very…

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Added by chriscwick on June 21, 2010 at 11:41pm — 2 Comments

Missing my daughter

My daughter left a week ago . My question right now is , is there anyway to find out where to write her or do I have to wait until she writes me to have the address? I did receive her belongings today federal express. Thanks in advance . Paula

Added by hamp 001 on June 21, 2010 at 8:24pm — 1 Comment

My sailor in restriction

My daughter is in restriction for failing her urinalysis testing. She took a pain pill for her IUD severe pain and this med was not prescribed for IUD pain. She had the pain med left over from her wisdom teeth being pulled. She had seen the doctor several times and all they would give her was ibuprofen. She put her pain med on her form before taking the urine test and was completely honest. Now, she is in restriction and they are telling her she will be kicked out. What the hec. After 2 1/2… Continue

Added by mominga on June 21, 2010 at 9:35am — 7 Comments

fc starting c school dahlgren

any moms with sailors starting c school dahlgren in july ?? blogs are new to me and i would love to find someone to chat with

Added by Lynne on June 21, 2010 at 1:28am — 1 Comment

Redirection for former SEAL Candidate

Our son was working thought the BUDS program to become a SEAL. He scored high on ASTB tests and was in the top 1/3 of his class. He was well on his way to achieving his dream of becoming a SEAL.

During a particularly difficult workout, he experienced chest pain and was taken to medical. It was determined that he had high blood pressure and then had a series of tests that resulted in his removal from the SEAL program because of an apparent defective heart valve. Since then, it's been… Continue

Added by Bluestem on June 20, 2010 at 5:05pm — 2 Comments

Our Paths May be Different but Our Goals Are Probably Similar...

Since my son decided to enlist I like many other Navy moms have experienced a myriad of emtions. I have cried and cried, mostly in private, sometimes in sadness other times with pride, and still other times simply with the fear of the unknown. i have laughed with my son, teased him about all the cleaning he will do, the foods he WONT be eating and reminded him of how much he likes to sleep and how much I will try to sleep for him. I have read with interest how each Mom deals with the changes…

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Added by Lynne on June 19, 2010 at 3:14am — 2 Comments

To All The Navy Dads.

Alright, we know we're on the Navy for Mom's website, and we share stories of our sailors and what they do in the Navy and how proud we are of them. With Fathers Day this Sunday I just want to know that as a wife and a mom I wouldn't have the fine young men that I have the prevlidge of calling my sons.

My sailor son wanted to join the Navy when he was eight years old and watched "Top Gun", I know my son isn't the only one who was influenced by that movie, but God had it in…

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Added by Christine-OS2 proud mom on June 18, 2010 at 11:31pm — No Comments

moved to maryland!

hello every one i just moved to maryland ( fort meade) while my husband is in a school. i was wondering if anyone else is here or has been here. i was wondering what there is to do out here? iam trying to make new friends while iam here also a little hard cause familys come. any advice will help out greatly thanks.

Added by navywife4life on June 18, 2010 at 9:58pm — 2 Comments

I've been the mother of

a baby girl,

a toddler,

a little girl,

a ballerina,

a cheerleader,

a teenager (ughh),

a young woman,

a college student,

and NOW I am the mother of...a SAILOR!

~EDIT~ As of 9/28/10, I am now the mother of an official CE Seabee! :)…

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Added by SeaBeeMomma((April)) on June 18, 2010 at 8:00pm — 3 Comments

Meeting Kits Are Back!

Hello everyone,

Yes it's true, Meeting Kits are back! These kits will come in handy at many scheduled meet and greets or planned luncheons. They are designed to make your events more special as you relate to one another, share stories, laugh, and chat about your…

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Added by Navy for Moms Admin on June 18, 2010 at 5:00pm — 1 Comment