Hi Everyone, I was doing fine until this past saturday.  I was at my friends daughter's sweet 16, and it hit, all these emotions- all of her memories of being a teenager- I don't understand it.  I was doing so good and ended the night in tears and just couldn't stop.  Now I'm just really blah- I am really proud of her, and I'm at the point of I don't want her to make me proud, cause she already does- I want her to make herself proud-  How do I go on without my best…

Hi All, looking for any March Boot Camp Shippers- we can support one another between now and then.  My daughter ships on March 4th as a MAA-- Fair Winds and Following Seas, as we start the rollercoaster ride.

Hey everyone, 

my daughter just made a group on facebook for all 2013 March Shippers. If your sons or daughters happen to have a March ship date, have them join the group. She was in an October shippers group when her ship date was originally in October and has found it to be very helpful and supportive. So don't be shy!

http://www.facebook.com/groups/348619028565838/

Here it is, Labor Day weekend.. My daughter was supposed to ship out in early October, got her rating changed and now ships out in March.  I am wishing all who have a loved one shipping out soon, my heartfelt prayers, and to enjoy your last Labor Day with them-( at least for awhile)  Make it count, and try not to cry to hard...  I know until my daughter got switched to March, I couldn't look at her without crying.. 

Have a wonderful and enjoyable Labor Day weekend!

Hi all,  it's amazing how much she's grown up since taking her oath.  She's confident and happy.. what more could any mom want..it's hard watching her spread her wings and fly.. I will support 100% but It's sooo damn hard and bittersweet.  She's already telling my friends to be here for me when she ships in october.. lol when did she take control, and grow up... I am proud to tears of her maturity.. and knowing this is the right decision for her.. soo proud... good bless all our sailors sr's…

...it's hitting me hard--- grad is next week.  my little girl isn't my little girl anymore...I love her soooo damn much- I miss her already-- this sucks, BUT it's what she wants to do.  I just hope she makes it through,  she's tough, but is she tough enough?  I worry constantly for her.  I can't stop-  at least the nightmares have stopped about her not making it through.   no one here understands, cept for my boss, and he has a way of hitting my buttons just right, and I get weepy.  ugh!!! …

My daughter is going to be a UT and leaving for BC in October... Any additional information on the UT rating would be fantastik!  Thanks!!  God Bless all our Kids!!

wow- she's at the hotel for meps in the morning- the emotions are crazy today.  I know I still have prom, grad and all, but just thinking about all this- now it's real- she'll be leaving soon, and I miss her already....

Hi All,   My daughter is meeting with the requiter tomorrow basically to start the paperwork   She scored a 74 on the ASVAB.  Any suggestions on what to bring?  I am nervous and anxious- she wants to go to bc as soon as possible after HS Grad.