Well, Josh leaves for MEPS tomorrow and then they will take the bus to Great Lakes first thing Thursday morning. I am feeling a bit better now but I am sure that I will have my days. I am taking him and his girlfriend out to dinner tonight and am really looking forward to spending a little more time with him before he leaves.

I am hoping for a break in this weather but the forecast doesn't look very promising. We haven't had any rain in what seems like weeks and the temps are…

I got a letter from Erin today. She failed her 1st and now 2nd PT test. She wrote "I could use some Momma-PT-conquering stories right now :) "

This is my - her Navy Veteran Mom's -  response..

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I am going to give you Mom's Recipe For PT Success..

One massive dose of determination. Make your MIND UP that you WILL pass. You are gonna do it, no matter how hard it is. Mom says you can do this and…

It is hard to believe only 3 weeks left.  I am wondering if my son is passing his tests.  His letters seem upbeat.  He is Port Watch and in 900 division so the way I understand he may be performing at Graduation.  I was wondering if anyone knows what is the Sarges meet and greet I have been reading about.  When do you get the final date for graduation.  I have all these questions and seems I just have more as the time gets closer

Everyday gets so much better for me, emails twice a day and now she calls!!! Her voice comforted me like a blanket comforts an infant! I couldn't help but smile extra hard and I know she could tell my lips where touching my ears lol. We talked about the job and how hot the ship is and then the most stupidest question came up....

"lace, are…

My son went to basics on June 7th and I still have not recieved a letter from him! We did recieve the one with his password and address. Im hoping tomorrow I will have a surprise in the mail:) Is this normal? My sons graduation date will be on Aug 3rd looking for other family members with the same graduation date for there loved one ? After graduation will our son be able to go with us right away or do we have to come back for him at a later time?

OK I know we do not have time for makeup in bootcamp but i was wondering if any of the moms who's daughter just got out of bootcamp if they were able to bring makeup with them and hold on to it till picture day 

One week from today we take our son to meet his recruiter so that he can go to MEPS the next morning. In fact, I suspect, it will be one week from this time.

I'm doing the best I can to hold back the tears, or head to the bathroom, in front of him. We are trying to do things that we know we will not get to do for a while with him.

At the same time though, the tension is getting tight between my husband and I. I know that is because of our mixed feelings concerning our…

Hello there my nave is Theresa and I will be leaving for boot camp january 8th 2013

I was wondering if there was anyone else leaving for boot camp in january 2013. It would be great to meet  people before I go. I tried the January page but there weren't many current posts.

As if you really could not tell....I am extremely new to this military thing.  My son is a RECRUIT and not a SAILOR.  Thanks to the people filled me in.  I am sure I will have a ton more questions for all the wonderful people on here who can give me a heads up on what to think.  Had to Skype my brother in law in Saudi who is retired Air Force to give me a little bit of an idea on what to expect.  He tells me I will be fine, and Grant will be great.  I just keep that in mind as I wander…

My husband left for basic at the end of may, it was the hardest thing i have ever had to endure. i cried for 3 days straight and didn't want to leave the house. I was introduced to an amazing support group on facebook who then told me about N4M. i am truly blessed to have has all of this support. i feel like my family has multiplied by a billion!!! i got the "im here" call the night he got to Great Lakes. that following monday i got my "boy in a box" and i broke down. i still sleep with his…

I got my first email yesterday !!! yaaaaaaay me!! and it was like the next best thing next to heaven! It literally picked me up and wiped all my tears away. It probably didn't help that shes enjoying the deployment and the experience. We both promised to make the best of this situation and be positive and here I am with swollen eyes. We've always had GREAT GREAT communication and I felt like I lost that until the email. So…

Today I woke up at 5:30. By 6:30 I was up. I am a teacher and on summer break, and it's Saturday. Why couldn't I sleep?! I fixed some breakfast, and at 7:30 I went for a walk/ jog. I'll admit I am not a little girl, and am working to get in shape. I pushed myself to do more than I have in the past, and found I really can do more than I think I expected.  It is what I always told my son in the past when he wanted to give up. At one point I had almost decided to start walking, and told myself…

Name's Kayla. Boyfriend Sean is in boot-camp right now. We both decided this path in Sept. and surprisingly no regrets yet lol. We've been together about a year and a half. He's in boot camp so what am I doing with my life besides waiting for a letter most the time. I'm applying for a job and starting my sophomore year in college for my communication arts major in Aug. Sean and I hung out almost everyday that's if his video game addiction didn't get in the way. The time away from him can be…

Hi all,  it's amazing how much she's grown up since taking her oath.  She's confident and happy.. what more could any mom want..it's hard watching her spread her wings and fly.. I will support 100% but It's sooo damn hard and bittersweet.  She's already telling my friends to be here for me when she ships in october.. lol when did she take control, and grow up... I am proud to tears of her maturity.. and knowing this is the right decision for her.. soo proud... good bless all our sailors sr's…

What can you tell me about AO school training and beyond. 

My son has been gone for over a week now to Great Lakes. I have been told that I will get a box with his clothes and other items that they ship back along with his contact information and address. I haven't gotten it yet and every day it's harder when I get home and see I haven't gotten it. I have letters ready for him, but have no idea where to send them. How long does it take to get 'The Box"?

I'm starting to panic that maybe it got lost or something.

My son left for Great Lakes on Wed., June 20th.  I received the 3 min. phone call in the early morning hours of June 21st.  Its so hard not knowing what is going on and how they are making out!!!  I think I'm doing fine, then I see or read something that reminds me of him and I start crying......can't wait till these become tears of Joy and Pride for him!

I am not entirely sure how to feel right now. My son leaves for Basic Training in 6 days and, quite frankly, I am a mess. I am so extremely proud of who he is and the choices that he has made for himself but I am also very scared. I am going to miss him like crazy but then again, I have already missed him for a long time. He lives with his dad and for the past 2 years I lived an hour away from him. I recently (about 2 weeks ago) moved back "home" to Columbus, Indiana but now he is getting…