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In light of observed changes and impact of the Coronavirus Delta Variant and out of an abundance of caution for our recruits, Sailors, staff, and guests, Recruit Training Command is restricting Pass-in-Review (recruit graduation) to ONLY fully immunized guests (14-days post final COVID vaccination dose).

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I have become my own worst nightmare!

I may have become the woman I used to avoid! YIKES!
Let me explain. Read on, as this does have SOMETHING to do with N4M's!!
I was the woman who appreciated every point of view. I always had very strong personal beliefs, but I kept my opinions to myself. Strong faith ( I do believe in God and that there is a plan), strong family ties (Like being nice to certain family members when I don' t really like them!) a strong moral compass ("Do unto others" stuff...), perhaps generous to a fault and a strong political point of view. I was never the preacher, just a practicer......

I went back to college a few years ago and among sciences and math, I took and English class. I was amazed how the professors taught a point of view...a political point of view in English! We were not reading literary classics ( as I thought one would in a basic English 2 class) we were reading political essays! And we were debating their content. Actually the professor was teaching her political perspective as being RIGHT/ CORRECT. Because I was the same age as this professor and the students were the same age as my kids, I felt compelled to argue an alternate perspective. This may have been the beginning of my demise (and the start of my blood pressure issues). Having 2 kids ( at that time) in college, I should not have been surprised, as my kids were starting to absorb conflicting opinions. Conflicting to them, not me. I have encouraged them to question and develop their own opinions!

So, now my son is in the Navy.... and I have become the most outspoken, political, flag waving, country loving, red-white- and -blue, pain-in-the -neck! I am annoyed today because my Presidential candidate lawn signs have not arrived yet! I want every dollar that belongs with the Military to be used for the military! I want weapons systems updated and functioning well to protect my son and your sons and daughters! I have joined two "support our veterans" groups with financial donations. I am making Christmas bags for USS Eisenhower sailors and I am wearing my "Navy Mom" pin every day...even when it doesn't match the oufit ;). And I really am reading the Navy website scouring it for the latest Navy news. Not to mention that I am stalking my mailman ( poor fellow) looking for any shred of news from my new recruit! Certifiable? Perhaps!
I am officially my own worst nightmare.... and proud to be so!
Any more of me out there?

Anyone else wanna join?

5 members like this

Comment by momof3djm on August 23, 2012 at 11:24am: I agree with you with all my heart... especially about stalking the mail man...LOL... would love to help with Christmas bags as well... I guess you have not gotten your form letter either. Hang in there I know it will get better :)

Comment by BoxinatorMom Ship11 Div331 on August 23, 2012 at 12:55pm: Thanks! but I really might be Losing it..... I think I just "liked" my own post! See I am my own worst nightmare. I better be more careful!

Comment by ebigirl on August 23, 2012 at 2:57pm: This is perfectly normal...at least as far as I'm concerned. I was the same way when my only child (son) was in bc. I think it's safe to say that "certifiable" is a great term! I actually had our maillady honk if there was mail from RTC while my son was in bc. Call me crazy...but it worked!!

Comment by Kathyc on August 23, 2012 at 5:18pm: I am with you...I have always supported the military, but more so the older I have gotten and now that my son- who has wanted to do this for years became a part of it.....I am so proud of him and proud to be an American....:)

Comment by StaceyS on August 26, 2012 at 9:59pm: I agree whole heartedly! Finally had a chance to checkback with the site. I did receive my 'form' letter. Was very excited to open it and found a fill in the blanks. Oh well it was something and I completely recognized his handwriting. I don't have the pin but I have a bracelet that I have not taken off that says 'keep my son safe'. So Boxinator if you are certifiable I am right there with you.

Comment by BoxinatorMom Ship11 Div331 on August 27, 2012 at 9:33am: I am sorry you didn't know the letter was going to be a fill-in. These SR's are not allowed to be personal yet. They have been doing this for a long time, and I know they know when it is best for recruits to start communicationg. You don't sound certifiable, just very familiar! Hang in there.... like any of us have a choice!