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October 2013 Blog Posts (45)

Phone calls from bootcamp

Hi,

 My husband is in boot camp right now and I was just wondering how often they get to call home. I haven't heard from him much since he left ( he says the only free time they get is when they sleep), and I miss hearing his voice. Does anyone have an idea?

Thanks

Added by AquaLuna on October 14, 2013 at 12:24am — 4 Comments

Looking for some insight please!

Hello all!

I'm new to all of this. My fiancé is currently in boot camp and will be graduating Nov. 27! I'm having a hard time and have a few questions. He is going in as a PACT airman and will be going to Pensacola for three weeks after he is finished with boot camp. I was told since he will be on a carrier his options of where he can be stationed at are Virginia, Washington, San Diego, and Japan. Since we aren't married yet…

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Added by emmiec on October 13, 2013 at 4:28pm — 4 Comments

Happy birthday navy Hookah

Happy birthday navy Hookah

Added by Beverly on October 13, 2013 at 12:25pm — 6 Comments

Future Sailor #2

Our second son is firmly ensconced in basic training. Surprisingly, it is not quite as hard this second time around. I am still somewhat nervous but not nearly as nervous as I was a year ago. Our first child has had to go through quite a bit in his Navy experience and, after a year and three months, is waiting to see if they will force a medical separation. When he enlisted, he had planned on making this his career. He doesn't want to leave the Navy, but the choice is no longer his to make.…

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Added by Jolene2Sailors on October 11, 2013 at 3:52pm — No Comments

Congratulations to all the new sailors and their families especially the moms for getting to experience this event. Our world is a better place because of the choices and sacrifices of these brave ki…

Congratulations to all the new sailors and their families especially the moms for getting to experience this event. Our world is a better place because of the choices and sacrifices of these brave kids! Continue

Added by Shannonlf on October 11, 2013 at 12:19pm — No Comments

Letter

Got a letter from my son yesterday . It felt great to here from him.  He sounds gd its tough but he can do it. He has met some good guys.  This makes a mom feel good!

Added by kathierob on October 11, 2013 at 7:37am — No Comments

getting frustrated

I am working to get donations for gift bags..and its coming together getting more help from family and friends than the community I live in..Have filled out necessary paperwork for my sons high school and grade school and the local walmart on the 1st of October and put up flyers and contacted others by email. And not even a phone call to say no..I read on here and fb how well everyone else is doing  with donations and while it is awesome for  our service men and women..I am getting upset a…

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Added by Cecelia ( cece) on October 9, 2013 at 10:28pm — 3 Comments

Help if you can

 Hi I'm Kia 

My fiance graduate on 11-01-13

Ship 3 Div 416

 Was wondering if anyone is going to this graduation and if they have a spare bed? (Hotel name) Please private message me. I know I'm asking for a lot if anyone can help it will be much appreciated. 

Added by kia10thao on October 9, 2013 at 8:04pm — No Comments

Happy Birthday to my SR!

My baby boy has all grown up.  He turns 19 today and I'm missing him greatly.  Feeling old and sad, but proud and happy for him at the same time.  I'm hoping that he is having a nice day and I can't wait to see him in less than a month now. :)  Happy, happy day!

Added by Kristn (Ship 14 Div 426) on October 9, 2013 at 4:53pm — 1 Comment

Liar Liar

I have backed off a little because I don't want my son to cut himself off from me completely. They are both well aware of my suspicions but neither of them (choose) to give the family any real proof. I can't believe my son can't just WAKE UP. Thanks for the advice and I'm hopping that if we give her enough rope she will hang herself, I just want her to do it before she gets pregnant for real. She and I both know. She wont come clean but I'm not shuting up about this. I hope everyone around…

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Added by Stivanin on October 8, 2013 at 12:54pm — 2 Comments

sitting in the dark with Seth a room away sleeping like a baby for one more morning...

I never really understood the word bittersweet until this morning.  His sister Sydney, my gf Christina and myself took him to supper last night for the last time before BC.  Seth choose to live with his dad after the divorce and I backed him in his decision so I haven't been around him 24/7 since he was 13.  We are about 30 mins apart so seen each other often but is that ever really enough? no, it's not and I live with guilt everyday that I wasn't there for him like a mom should have…

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Added by Milette (Ship13/Div 037) on October 8, 2013 at 6:32am — 4 Comments

I got the letter today! Doin' the happy dance!

My son left Oct 1st for GL. Its been a long, tearful week. I have been a basket case. Now today, I am actually smiling and so happy, relieved and feeling soooo much better! I got the form letter, with his handwriting filling in the blanks! I could have kissed it! Now I know his address, his ship and his graduation date!

Who would have thought a form letter could make me so happy?! LOL

His graduation date is Nov. 27th! The day after his sisters birthday and the day before…

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Added by TJsMom SHIP 03 DIV 021 on October 7, 2013 at 5:53pm — 5 Comments

Lies and Deceit. For what?

I think my son's wife lied about being pregnant to get married. They are living in San Diego and he just won't believe me. There were no ultrasound pictures with her name on them, she claimes to have miscaried the 4 mounth twins one Tuesday morning at 1 AM but worked for the following 3 days in her 12 hour shift and she doesn't know the doctor's name because it is " really hard to spell". Does anyone have any idea what is going on and how can I get this pathological liar out of our lives.…

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Added by Stivanin on October 7, 2013 at 7:32am — 4 Comments

#2 is almost ready to sail!

2nd son PIRs on the 18th of October! woo hoo!

Oldest (corpsman) married his sweet heart corpsman (she's beautiful!) - so this makes 3 sailors!

God has been SO good to me!

Added by MomtoSix on October 6, 2013 at 10:44pm — No Comments

Lost and found

Missing backpack on graduation day
any suggestions ?

Added by alwaysproudmom on October 4, 2013 at 4:32pm — 1 Comment

Its Been A Week Since he Left

Its been One Week Since I Hugged My Son and watched him walk to his New Adventure One Week Since I have heard his Voice ... I took this Photo week before he left well because My Sons are my Favorite to Photograph and I knew I would want to remember him as he was in his day to day routine when he was at Home, Yes he was Happily playing video games in his room ... Now his Room Door is Closed I dont open it because the Clean, Empty Room…

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Added by sassymom9503 on October 3, 2013 at 12:27pm — 6 Comments

Kindred Spirits

My heart is with you Deontes MOM, the day I took him to meet his recruiter was really the worst for me. We were leaving home, his room and his home town for the last time, it was almost more than I could bear, I felt like it kept me from enjoying my last hours with him because I was so sad.  Yes, after I dropped him off, even though I knew I would see him the next day at MEPS, I felt like a balloon someone had let the air out of.  Totally lifeless, and weak as a kitten.  He never showed any…

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Added by goldwingmom on October 3, 2013 at 9:14am — 2 Comments

Thank you Mr Fed Ex Man

Today I have never been so Happy to see the Fed Ex Truck I even took a photo of it as it came up my Street haha!!!

I received My Kid in a Box today, I was releived to get it But as I opened it and saw his handwriting I broke out in tears, I miss My Son So Much...  I am Hoping for the Form Letter soon so I can start the Planning for PIR and so I can start sending him letters

His Bedroom door is shut so I dont have to see the empty room every time I walk by, he has a pair…

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Added by sassymom9503 on October 3, 2013 at 3:10am — No Comments

My heart aches

Well my baby left yesterday to BC. It feels like someone took the air away, At times I feel like I want to cry and other times I want to scream, I looked in his room last night, Ghent I closed the door. I got a call from Jim last night letting me know he was off the plane and made it. But hat was the last call I received from him. I find it hard to leave my phone because I don't want to miss a call. People tell me all of the time that it will get better, and know it will but it's just so fresh… Continue

Added by Deontes MOM on October 2, 2013 at 8:24pm — 12 Comments

HELLO ALL! I AM PROUD TO SAY & REPORT THAT MY SON HAS SUCCESSFULLY CROSSED OVER FROM RECRUIT TO SAILOR! WE JUST CAME BACK FROM GREAT LAKES ON SEPT 20. IT WAS THE HAPPIEST EXPERIENCE THAT OUR FAMILY H…

HELLO ALL!

I AM PROUD TO SAY & REPORT THAT MY SON HAS SUCCESSFULLY CROSSED OVER FROM RECRUIT TO SAILOR! WE JUST CAME BACK FROM GREAT LAKES ON SEPT 20. IT WAS THE HAPPIEST EXPERIENCE THAT OUR FAMILY HAD!

HONESTLY, WHEN MY SON LEFT (JULY 22ND) WE WERE ALL SAD AND IT TOOK SOME GETTING USE TO HIM BEING GONE., BUT AFTER WE RECEIVED HIS FIRST LETTER DURING BOOTCAMP THE TRANSITION BECAME MUCH EASIER. tHE WEEKS WENT BY FASTER, WE…

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Added by navymom1991 on October 2, 2013 at 4:46pm — 3 Comments

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