Sitting here trying clear my head so i can lay down for a nights sleep before my other son (Twin) leaves for BC (army).  His twin brother left 17 days ago for Navy BC and now he is leaving for Army BC.  I am such a proud mom and very heavey hearted all at the sametime.  I know that this what they both have always wanted but reality is so hard to face.  In time the new norm around the house will seem easier just getting to that point seems so difficult and out of reach.  The boys have always…

Mom Be Bold

I may clutch a picture of my child

Wander into his room where the memories run wild

Thoughts come with me wherever I go

Prayers often lead my way, you know

My young one has left to be so brave

The hero of my heart, gone to save

At times I want to reach out and hold

But I know his answer, "Mom be bold."

The love of my child is part of me

So strong and good, it will always be

Nurtured in life by a caring heart

This…

My SR graduates July 20th and he is suppose to fly out the next day to Nuke School in South Carolina.  I was wondering i we will be able to go to Chicago for the day.  I have heard different things on what is allowed.  I am trying to plan things to do so we do not waste the day wondering what to do.  If anyone has any suggestions it would be greatly appreciated.

My boyfriend grauduates from boot camp in August and i was wondering if you could tell me if he gets to stay with us at the hotel or if he has to return back to basic each night?

Me and some members of my Letters from Home Project have just started a new project to send out some care packages to sailors and soldiers deployed.  If you have a loved one who is deployed and would like for their division or unit to receive a care package, please send me that name and address and I will add it to the list...thank you :)

My sailor boy should be in his 2 full day of Processing now.  his call home went to his Dad, at 2:30 in the morning. Really wish he'd have called me. Probably good he didn't, I would have had way to many questions and things to say.

Miss him so very much already. More than I thought i would, I thought i was ready for this... NOT.  LOL

I am very excited for him though. Am now awaiting the "box" to arrive.

Thanks for all the great info on this site.

I have a son that will be graduating from ODS in August (in Rhode Island) could anyone share information about the ceremony, how long they last, what do we need to have to get on base (coming in from California).  Thanks

I am beyond proud. HOOYAH, Erin!

Ship07 DIV-259 PIR Aug. 17.  Is any one else with this PIR.  Please let me know.  Thanks

Looking for anyone who has a sailor in boot camp on ship 02 div 938. With a graduation date of Aug. 3rd. That will be going to A school in Pensacola, FL.

Hi! Just wanted to know any Moms whose kids are in this Division. Just wanted to hear from you, thanks!

I'm really hoping someone can help with direction . . . my son was in BUDs and doing very well, when his eardrum blew out and he was on med hold for several weeks. He was released back to training and two days later it ripped again (released too soon). Initially he was told it was a really bad tear and surgery would be a must. Several more weeks later he was told they weren't going to do surgery afterall because it wasn't bad enough.

He was med-dropped from the program because the…

Where can I find the Parents Prayer for a Navy Recruit...

Today was my first Fourth as a Navy mom and I find that my feelings on this holiday have changed. Even though my son is just finishing his second week at RTC, I see him as a Navy man, he will make it through. I have always viewed the Fourth as a patriotic holiday, but it wasn't personal. It was a day to celebrate with my family and watch fireworks. Now I FEEL what it means to be proud to be an American and to celebrate that freedom. It was hard won and we continue to fight for the right to…