Wanted to write a line or two today  its been so long since my last blog and was wondering how many moms here went on the Tiger cruise? It was pretty exciting I will post a couple of pictures too! Would really like to connect with the moms who have kids on board the USS NIMITZ here!! …

My daughter left July 25th for Great Lakes, Ill.  She was excited and nervous all at the same time.  I got the 10 second phone call from her stating she made it and that I will get a package within 3 weeks.  I wanted more time with her to see how things are going, is she doing ok. I told her I loved her and that we were proud of her.  She has been out of high school for almost one and half years, so she is exactly a baby, she is 19, but…

This weekend has been filled with hugs and stares of my young man that will be leaving in 8 days.  I have so much to do and yet I just want to watch his every move....as if he is that 1 year old taking his first steps.  In a way, he is....he is trying so hard to be the man he should be and taking those first steps into adulthood.…

My youngest left for boot camp on July 2nd. I am very proud of him and supported his decision to join the Navy.  Even signed the papers as soon as he turned 17 so that he would get in DEP and start learning as much as soon as possible.  He has a girlfriend who I really like and she is so supportive of his decision to be a sailor and unlike so many young kids in love they understand that they can have goals and lives outside of each other.  They are both very mature.  When my son arrived to…

I am a new Navy mom any one from Phoenix, Az. any one from his division 270 ship 12/ if you want to talk . I am around.

My daughter left to start her basic training.  She left for Great Lakes center on Wednesday, July 25, 2012.  She was very excited and nervous.  I am just plain nervous about it. I miss her terribly already.  Not sure if I will have a melt down, because I did not have it the day she left. I did cry, but only if someone else cried and then I was alright.  It is weird not having her home.  Even our dog (Bentley) misses her.  He is just moping around and yesterday when I was cleaning her room,…

my son is in ship 14 and division 243.  New to the site and trying to get in touch wiff some people whos loved one is in the same division.

How is it, that a BOX and a LETTER can bring on so many mixed emotions at once, lol!!  From getting the box to getting the letter today, my emotions ran crazy.......excitement, adrenlen rush, relieved, sad, happy, teary, and many more to say the least.  This child that I carried for 9 months and raised for 18, is now an adult and making huge decisions......and he has left, in search of the many things that will begin to mold him for his future.   He is my last to leave the nest, and I find…

JUST TRYING TO FIND IF ANYONE ELSE'S SAILOR IS IN THE SAME CREW AND WOULD LIKE TO CHAT LET ME KNOW!

My son left college and joined the Navy.  He is at boot camp right now and we just got his first student loan bill today.  He said his student loan would get paid.  Does anyone know how that works?  Do we have to pay it and he will get reimbursed?  Does anyone know who I would contact to find out?

My daughter just left for basic training on Tuesday. I haven't heard from her yet. :( When she arrived in Great Lakes she was allowed to call however she called her boyfriend. He did not contact us that she was okay. I'm so worried that graduation information is going to go to him rather than us. Has anyone experienced this? How do I handle it? We are close as mom and daughter but the boyfriend is trying to keep us away.

Any other moms of Ship 13 Division 293 out there?

Been awhile since I wrote anything but I have to brag a little. Our son got his promotion to MM1 and will be heading back to the southeast and a different boat this fall.

I am so new to this life that some days all I can do is cry. My sailor starts boot camp in December. I guess I am just so frustrated because I know nothing and I am not sure where to begin. That, and we are both only 18. We're still kids. Yet here we are getting married in October and preparing for a life of moving and waiting. On top of that, I have to balance college.

My sailor didn't tell me he was considering the Navy until we were already engaged. All I did that whole day…

well looks like my days are going to go nutz. michaels recruiter called opening in sept ship date michael took if his recruiter is now making final plans to see in the Navy will accept michaels changes in ship dates.  He came to me and asked if I would be alright if he left in Sept instead of Jan. what could I say but son I love you and this is your decision MOM will be just fine miss you like crazy but this is what I raised him for to be a awsome young man.  When I told him that I felt my…

Such a happy momma!!  I got my 1st handwritten letter today!!!  My SR says it is not so bad except some of the shots that they had to get!!  My SR was also designated as the Section Leader. My day has been made!  It makes me so proud that he is staying strong.  Also it mailed on Monday and I got it today. Quick turn around!! Anyone else with good news? Ship 09 Div 284