Hi, my son left for Great Lakes one week ago today and this has been the hardest week of my life.  I knew it would be hard but WOW!!!   Didn't think it would be this hard.  I have sat and cried, been mad at myself for letting him choose this path, and mad at myself for making the call to the recruiter.  

Don't get me wrong, I am very, very, proud of him and stand behind him 100%.  He has wanted to do this since the 6th grade.  I have always told my sons that what ever they wanted to…

WE ARE STILL WAITING FOR IM A SAILOR CALL????? HAS ANYONE HEARD FROM THEIR SR IN THIS DIVISION???

2 weeks and counting before my son leaves for bootcamp... Anxiety is building up.

The last few days have been good ones! I got the box full of dirty clothes! and then the next day I got the form letter with my sons address and he is in Ship 04 Division 287 and then on Saturday Morning I got the surprise of a lifetime and got an early phone call! We got to talk for quite a while and it was so amazing to hear his voice on the other end of the line! He was so calm and really sounded great. He is looking forward to some more "meat" to the training- says he's kind of sick of…

Our daughter left for bootcamp on Wednesday and will say this is one of the hardest things a mom/parent can go through.  My husband and I know it will get easier but these first few days are sooo hard.  She just graduated high school and now has left for a wonderful new experience.  We are grateful for our son that is still in high school and plays football.  This has helped as it keeps us busy. 

I came to this page and so far am soo happy.  With everyones questions and responses, I…

The day to leave is approching...i feel the anxiety of my son shipping out to boot camp building.

I am going to miss him so bad dont know how to deal with the seperation. he is my baby boy and going stright out of highschool into the real world is a little overwelming to me.

My son arrived on July 21.  Can anyone tell me the easiest way to figure out what division or ship he is in?

Hi All!  Anybody else have an SR on Ship 11 Division 279?  I would love to "meet" you and compare notes. 

Have a great day everyone!!!

My daughter will be in A school for Nuclear Field, and we are going to go there for our anniversary.  I know she has to go back to the barracks at night on the weekend, so wondering what a good place to stay nearby would be.  We are thinking of taking day trips with her into Charleston, maybe beach even and thought about staying there but thought it would be easier and cheaper to stay near her so we can get her back at night.  Any ideas?

My daughter went to meps today and because of a lower Asvab score she was toldthe only job that she qualified for was culinary. They told her to take it and they will find her something else before her ship out date in Feb 2015. Is that true? Could she possibly retake her asvab? Just feel like they forced her into a job she will hate. 

I'm thinking about my son.  Worried. Hoping he's ok.  Tears flowing when I think about it.  Anyone got any advice?  

As navy wives, we go through basic training, A school and C school, and most of us will face a deployment in our life.  I wrote about having trust in our relationships and how important it seriously is in order to have a healthy relationship.  Hope it can help you in this journey you are currently on.

Website: http://www.anchoredbychrist.com/2014/07/trustinginyourrelationship.html

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