Yesterday marked the 3 week mark since I have hear my SR's voice. Tomorrow will mark 3 weeks since I last received anything with his handwriting (Recruit font...alll CAPS...something I have learned over the last week).

Overall, nothing has really changed for me. I am keeping up with him via phone calls and letters that the other…

Hi everyone my son left on monday the 23 of July for Great Lakes.I was just wondering if anyone elese had a son or daughter that headed there at the same time. I am finding this to be more difficult then I expected not being able to know how he is doing is realy hard. When did you all recieve you first letters from you child while at bootcamp?

We just rec my sons belongings today, very weird and sad.  Started crying again.....

Thank god I read on Navy for Moms about this.  I would have freaked out worse if i hadn't known so thanks I really appreciate the information and support.  Hope all is good with everyone.

thanks again

Robin (Ryans mom)

As of today 7/24/12 my daughter has been gone to boot camp for 4 weeks. So far one call ( the arrival ) and a few quick words in the back of her form letter. I continue to write every week to uplift her in case she's having a hard time. I have seen so many parents talk about letters and phone calls. I run to the mail everyday hoping to receive just one letter. I miss my kid so much. Any one else with a loved one in the same division ship 09 division 266. I know she's ok. Just wanna hear her…

BFF and I were working out tonight....looked over to her and said 12 more days.  She smiled and said it will be okay.  Then she added BC won't be that long and you'll see him.

The next word shocked even me....I said but he won't ever live with me again full time....I'll never get my baby back the way I have him for the next 12 days.  We smiled and…

Four weeks ago today, my boyfriend left for basic training in Great Lakes. The first two weeks really, really sucked. Towards the third week, I was starting to realize that I was basically ostracizing myself from the outside world and I wasn't going out with friends anymore. I just recently started spending more time with my old friends, but I think it was only because I finally started receiving letters from my boyfriend a week ago. I really just want some advice on how to handle…

My son woke up early (as trying to get into the habit since he is normally a night owl) and once I got up...he rolled his computer chair into my room and we began our talk.  First we were reviewing all the items he needs to know before he leaves for BC....then it turned into talking about family and how each one will be missed....then we talked about the vehicles and clothes....then we talked about his future and where he sees himself in a year, two, 10 years down the road.  He shared with…

We are 20 days away from our Son leaving for BC.  He leaves Aug. 14, I thought I was ok, but as the date gets closer I find myself tearing up just thinking about it.   We are so proud of him and I know he will be fine, I dont really know what is wrong with me. Just trying to take it all in. Trying to make sure everything is done, but scared we are forgetting something or need to be doing more...

All,

I'm not sure if any of you moms have a daughter that is/was breast feeding before boot camp.  However,

this is a post that I just got on my web forum (NavyDEP.com) from a depper and need some help answering this question:

Heard from my SR on Wednesday. Today is Sunday.  SO happy to hear from him, and so unreasonably jealous and selfish to hafta share him with the rest of the family.  Thru this N4m site I've learned lots, and it was annoying to hear hubby, our dtr and son all asking him questions I coulda answered, when I had so much to ask him and so much time I wanted to give to HIM to tell us what…

Hi all!! Again it’s been awhile since my last post but I can't help it I've learned to stretch myself ALOT lol. I worked in the hospital lab and I decided I wanted something a lot faster paced so next month I'm going back to school for EMT plus I have my part time exotic edibles business. The 20^th marked a month since the ship left but my days seem to fly by…

Hi all!! Again it’s been awhile since my last post but I can't help it I've learned to stretch myself ALOT lol. I worked in the hospital lab and I decided I wanted something a lot faster paced so next month I'm going back to school for EMT plus I have my part time exotic edibles business. The 20^th marked a month since the ship left but my days seem to fly by…

I'm doing much better than I thought I would.  My daughter has been gone for 4 weeks now.  I wasn't sure how me or my husband  was going to make it, but we did.  I got the 1st call saying that she made.  Even though it wasn't that long, I   was happy to hear her voice.  We got out first letter two weeks ago.  I was able to talk with her on Thursday and we got a letter from her the same day.  I just want to let all the other moms know that it's not as bad as you think it will be.  If I can…

My son is in ship 3, div. 240.  He will graduate on 8/3/12.  I want to make ribbons for everyone in my party.  The question is:  Do I use a fouled(chain or rope around anchor), or unfouled anchor to represent his rank at PIR?

For Garrett:

Saying goodbye, leaving home

My how you have grown.

He never saw my tears as I held him tight, said Im proud of you, goodnight.

Those innocent eyes met mine as he entered the room, my heart was saying the time came too soon.

As he raised his right hand to swear in, it was so hard to control the tears within.

It's now your time to shine, you make me so proud and I know you will be fine.

Although you are leaving my baby and the next time I see…

I was just talking to my son about after his graduation. He's gonna be coming home for 3 weeks and he's what you call Active Duty Navy. Well, I was wanting to go get him from Corry Station, FL. But everybody's trying to tell me that he can catch a flight on a military plane to come home. Is this true because my son tells me that he doesn't have that option. What're your thoughts or do you know if he can do that?

So happy when I got the mail today when I saw handwriting on an envelope!!!  Yep it was from my son!!   he is on ship 9 div 284 with a PIR Sept 7!!  He was even able to tell me is doing good and he loves us!!!  I know it wasnt much but just seeing his handwriting made my day!!