Well, I received another letter from Josh yesterday and he seemed to be in decent spirits and mentioned that the food is "actually pretty good", which made me feel better. However, he also made a couple of comments about being depressed over concerns that his girlfriend will not want to wait for him and lately has been regretting his decision to join. In all of my letters, I try to send encouraging thoughts and remind him to stay strong and focused but I worry that if he really starts…

Today my son called and now I am crying tears of joy. We talked for like 10 minutes was so glad to hear his voice. I hope everyone is having a wonderful day. He will not graduate until the 7th now. Not sure what happened but he explained everything to my husband...thanks

The past 5 weeks have included a roller coaster of emotions for me, as my son left for Basic Training on June 28th. During this time, I have discovered a completely different outlook on the US military. However, it is worthy to note that I did not have a negative feeling about the military prior to my son joining... just a complete lack of experience with it at all.

I have since gained a whole new respect for our sailors and soldiers. I have found myself beaming with pride and tears…

Our daughter Swears in Monday, August 6 in Sac.  It is really starting to hit me hard. I am very proud of her and even though she is a pain in the butt sometimes, I'm going to miss her like crazy.

Can anyone PLEASE stop the clock?

I don't mean that too seriously but sort of .... I just can't believe we started this process about a year ago and it's here...almost here....too close to being here.…

Hey guys! My name is Andra and I am a stay at home mom of 2 beautiful little girls and an extremely proud Navy wife!! I recently started my own little business that I just opened yesterday and I really think it is absolutely so creative and unique and your deployed loved ones or little ones missing mommy/daddy will love these!! They are really cute plush animals in 3 different sizes with a photo of your choice for the face in 3D, they really are so neat!! I bought 2 of these for my little…

My son left July 02 and I never knew I would miss him as much. The waiting is what I don't like. We got a call from him for like 3 seconds just to hear him say he is ok. Well this is a long waiting process. I wish him all the success in the world through boot camp....

Hello, this is my first post to this site.  My daughter left for bootcamp on 7-17, and I am looking at hotels in the Waukegan.  Anyone have any experience with the Holiday Inn Express?  Looks to be a good hotel.

Ny son is on Ship 16 Division 291 with PIR 9/14.... anyone else?? I think I've only seen one other mom with the same!!

My son left for boot camp 3 days ago I am still crying and having a hard time coping it's bitter sweet I am proud but I miss him already we have never been apart for more than a day, his twin brother his still at home which helps but he leaves for Marine boot camp October 15.........then it will just be me.........how do cope what helps ???

My son left on July 11th. He is ship 12 div 286. I received my form letter and his package. in the form letter, it said that if there was delay due to injury or sickness that we would receive a call letting us know what was going on. However, I received my first hand written letter and it was short and said that he had news that there was a small possibility that he could be sent home due to chest pains. He said he would write more later. He said we should know by today (7/31) if he would be…

Find myself puttering around the house staying busy, but all the while my thoughts are of my son and how he is doing, and what my new role is.  I have made more cards, made book marks, and have volunteered to writing letters and cards to men and women in BC, currently serving, and in the hospital.  I stumbled on a recent video of my son that is on my cell phone, I have been so full of emotions and thoughts that I forgot it was on there, lol!!  I played it over and…

I'm going to boot camp in March 2013 and I'm looking for other women who are in the same position of mine. We can encourage each other and work out too. I live in St. Petersburg, FL

Well we are 14 day away from my son leaving for BC... the days seem to be flying by. So far we are all doing good on the outside, his dad told me today that I was going to see the big baby he was when he has to say goodbye, the thought is killing me.  We are so proud of our son all the different emotions are weird.  He is spending alot of time with his little brother going to the zoo and the movies and stuff.  I really am trying not to think about it alot.  I am going with him tommrow to his…

Today marks the 4 week mark since my son left for boot camp. As I read back over my last blogs, I realize how much I have changed over these last 4 weeks. I can only imagine how much my son has changed.

Unlike week 3, a lot has happened this last week. I received a letter an a phone call over the last week....actually on the same day…

Anyone else going to graduation on  Sept. 14? Just  got our letter today!!! I can't believe how excited I am.

Tomorrow is my birthday so my daughter calls and says...Mom what do you want to do?

My brain takes that small question and starts shooting off all these questions....

I have so much to…