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November 2012 Blog Posts (101)

Dec 20 2012 Graduation

I would like to know if I could join an individual or group in getting from LAX to Naval Base in Great Lakes, Chicago, Illinois, for the December 20, 2012 Navy recruit graduation. If yes, then please let me know ASAP.
Thanks,
Concha

P.S. His division is 042. I don't have any other info to know if the above is the correct date.

Added by Concha on November 30, 2012 at 9:30pm — 4 Comments

Any one getting calls today?

Just checking to see if anyone has recieved calls from their SR today :)

Added by Mary on November 30, 2012 at 6:21pm — No Comments

hello

daughter graduates dec 21 does any graduate basic from great lakes that dsy

Added by sdbeck22 on November 29, 2012 at 9:58pm — 1 Comment

my love for him is to infinite and beyond!!

What I have for him is worth it.

It is worth every lonely night, every tear I cry from missing him, and the pain I feel from not having him close.

It is worth it because he is…

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Added by clau503 on November 29, 2012 at 7:42pm — 1 Comment

Extending an invitation

Hello Ladies! I am extending an invitation to any of you who are looking to make and extra income from home. Actually, it's pretty exciting. I have been doing it for 3 months and am going to be quitting my job 1st of the year! By summer, I should be able to put a down-payment on a home. If you like meeting new people and you like working from home, then please feel free and reach out to me and I can help…

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Added by LuvMySailor!~Michelle on November 29, 2012 at 1:45pm — 1 Comment

Thanksgiving

Anybody know of any pictures from Thanksgiving at Lindy's Restaurant and Marina for Divisions 27&28?

Added by DonnaB on November 28, 2012 at 11:29pm — 1 Comment

A HUGE thank you to Kelly and Scott, Navy parents, who let my daughters and I ride up to PIR with them! I wouldn't have been able to attend my sons graduation without that ride. They are two of …

A HUGE thank you to Kelly and Scott, Navy parents, who let my daughters and I ride up to PIR with them! I wouldn't have been able to attend my sons graduation without that ride. They are two of the nicest people I know and were extremely kind to us!! THANK YOU! GOD BLESS!!!

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Added by SailorMom59 (son deployed) on November 27, 2012 at 9:14pm — 1 Comment

Special pen-pals

I decided today that I want to do something that will involve my students in the process I'm going through. I teach special needs middle school students; mostly autistic kids and those with mild to moderate mental disabilities. They all know Sarah, as she has volunteered in my classroom many times. They knew she was going into the Navy, but I only shared with them today that she is gone to bc. (one of my girls asked why I seem so sad lately.) I know that some recruits don't get a lot of mail,… Continue

Added by Bella7177 on November 27, 2012 at 8:11pm — 1 Comment

Adopt A Sailor

Is anyone familiar with the Adopt A Sailor Program? I know that we can pick them up on Christmas Day and spend the day with them, but what documentation do we have to show saying we are actually related to them? My recruit's cousin is close and wants to spend the day with him, but the blue sheet that we got in the mail doesn't say anything about it.

Added by Bradley'sMom on November 27, 2012 at 2:00pm — 3 Comments

Is O'hare the closest airport?

I would like to book my flight for the 1/4 PIR but I'm not sure if I should go with O'hare or Milwaukee? Any words of advice? Thank you!

Added by Mary on November 26, 2012 at 6:32pm — 4 Comments

HAPPY

I was feeling sad today wondering about my son and I got my first letter from him today. He is doing good I so happy to hear from. Do anyone know how often they can call or if they can call?

Added by Shawanda11 on November 26, 2012 at 5:23pm — 7 Comments

some of us miss holidays with our sailors

I am one of those unlucky moms that was not able to have their sailor home for any holidays for 3 years. Promised leave, signed papers, trips cancelled day before leaving by the brass, that was typical for us. Devastating for my son being overseas so far from home. Keep perspective on how things are for you. If you miss one holiday out of 6, think of the other families that carry on, without a word. We are out there. It is actually hard to hear that others have their children for both…

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Added by Sharon on November 25, 2012 at 8:56pm — 2 Comments

2 & 2

Yes ! I have 2 letters & have had 2 phone calls.... I am blessed. And he wrote his second day of bc. I have read & heard several times how much he misses his family can you imagine because if he was home he would be bored & fighting with his sisters,lol... keep praying yall and sending good thoughts to everyone at Great Lakes.

Added by navysonsub on November 25, 2012 at 10:24am — 1 Comment

Are We There Yet?

In all my prayers for all of you, I always pray with joy because of your partnership in the gospel from the first day until now, being confident of this, that he who began a good work in you will carry it on to completion until the day of Christ Jesus.

Philippians…

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Added by NCNarrator on November 24, 2012 at 6:14am — 1 Comment

Blessed

I am one of the lucky ones who has my son home today the day after Thanksgiving. I found out I will have him for Christmas. We did not have him last year as he went to boot camp on Dec 1. I know there will be more holidays without him so feeling grateful for the ones I have.

Hope everyone had a great holiday.

Added by eljac913 (Ship 12 Div 053) on November 24, 2012 at 1:33am — No Comments

Need information(Japan)

My husband is stationed in Japan and me and my 9 month old daughter are

Suppose to be joining him. I have a cat and a dog and was wonder what would the travel cost be for them to get to Japan. My dog is 76 pounds and my cat is 15 or so. I need to know what to do to get my dog there, and if he would be able to live with us. Also the best way to have him travel that far. I looked it up and from Missouri to Japan is a 14 hour flight. Any information will help, I just really don't want to… Continue

Added by Kai214 on November 23, 2012 at 9:04pm — 12 Comments

Worried but I'm being patient..

Hello guys, currently my boyfriend is in A-school at Fort Sam Houston in Colorado. I thought boot camp was hard without him, but this seems even harder. Now that he gets to interact and communicate with other sailors. he has less time for me. I don't want to seem selfish because I know he has a very important job now and I know he has priorities that do go ahead of me. But on the weekends when he has liberty he hardly talks to me, I just don't know if this is normal. I just want the honest…

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Added by SamanthaL_Rodriguez on November 23, 2012 at 5:55pm — 7 Comments

Waiting to hear

My girl went to boot camp on Nov. 14. I have had 1 phone call, and she was a mess. I have had no letter yet, not even the formal one that gives details about graduation. We didn't even get a call on Thanksgiving. I went to Navy boot camp 25 years ago, so I know what she's going through...I remember the utter exhaustion and bitter loneliness. I remember 80 other girls who liked and hated me alternately, depending on what time of the month it was. I just wish I knew how she is doing.

Added by Bella7177 on November 23, 2012 at 2:36pm — 12 Comments

Thanksgiving Day

Finally heard my baby girls voice for the first time. I was so happy to hear voice I was so thrilled to talk with her. It has been a long adventure not knowing what was going n with my baby. She sounded fine she sounded good she was happy refreshed and energetic. I knew they would treat her well and she is doing awesome and to my surprise she told me she was happy that she went. She is having a wonderful time. I couldn't ask for more. Thank you US Navy.

Added by enki1770 on November 23, 2012 at 1:06am — No Comments