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Out of my mind proud after PIR 4/15/16
I just wanted to talk a little bit about my most humbling and awe- inspiring experience with my sailor this weekend. I never in a million years would have thought this would be as amazing as it was. I feel like I am now a part of an exclusive and unique group of people who have so much to be proud of. I have never been a fan of the military, but was at my wit's end with my son. He was miserable after a breakup of a long-term relationship, stuck in a dead- end job, and despised school. This is very difficult when you are an educator and live life with blinkers on (i.e. "We go to college. End of story.") After seeing how unfulfilled he was, my husband and I mentioned the Navy. My husband's grandfather was a Chief Petty Officer during WWII so that seemed like a logical place for him to go. The best part was: our son actually went and talked to a recruiter! He came home and told us and we were stunned. We encouraged it, though, because we saw how unhappy he was and we knew he was ready for a change. After a very short DEP, he left and we were so sad! He was able to phone us periodically which really helped. Absence truly does make the heart grow fonder. About two weeks leading up to his PIR, I started becoming very anxious with anticipation (to the point where I would cry...crazy yes, but true). I woke up the morning of his PIR at 4:30! We drove to the base and waited for the ceremony to begin. It was really nice that they had a concession stand (get in line before 8:00...they cut everyone off after that). I cried about 6 times during the ceremony and have never felt such patriotism, pride, and awe. It was so cool when they called "Liberty!" and everyone in the stands went running to get to their sailor! We took our sailor out to breakfast in Libertyville (Wildberry: delish!), and then spent some time with him in downtown Chicago. I was moved to tears again when a man approached my son and said "Thank you for your service". Can you even imagine it????? My son was able to give the correct response (He never knew what to say before) : "I appreciate your support". After that we drove back to Great Lakes and had to leave him. I bawled like a baby even though I knew we would see him at O'Hare the next morning. As we drove away, my husband said "I know you are sad. But remember where he was 2 months ago?" Yes. Yes I do. He was unfulfilled, felt trapped, and was even angry. The man I saw after PIR was the exact opposite. I am so appreciative of everything the Navy has done for our family. I am so floored by what my son has become. I am so grateful for this site so I can share my feelings (which are still on a roller coaster!). I am proud to be a Navy Mom!
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Comment by Edwards19 ( Tricia ) on April 17, 2016 at 2:07pm
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That is so awesome. Thank you for sharing
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Comment by MikeysMom97 on April 18, 2016 at 12:23pm
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Wow...your story moved me to tears! Thank you for sharing! Congratulations to your Sailor and to you and your husband! May I ask what ship, div your son was on? Where is he now?
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Comment by PROUDMOM on April 18, 2016 at 1:23pm
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Newnavymom1994 Thank you for sharing...tears are flooding me, So Happy for you and your family, Hooyah
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Comment by newnavymom1994 on April 18, 2016 at 10:38pm
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Hey all! He was in Ship 03, Division 158 and is now in Pensacola! He told me the sailors from Div 157 and 158 are sticking together down there!
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Div 158?! We sat next to a couple from Minnesota their son was in div 158, they were the nicest people! We're from California our son was in div 156. We talked about everything from tornadoes to earthquakes to roses to plants.....I just loved them and I don't know why we didn't get each other's names!!
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Comment by June on April 26, 2016 at 11:41am
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I felt exactly the same way after attending PIR for our girl the same weekend. A most humbling experience for us all. And it is truly wonderful to hear so many folks say, "please thank her for her service and how proud they are of our girl!" Brings me to tears every time. They are just as proud as we are! Congratulations! to your son and your family! Thank him for his service from our family to yours! God Bless you and God Bless the Navy!
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Comment by Angelsgrma on April 30, 2016 at 11:08am
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Thank you for sharing your experience. My granddaughter graduated the same day. Her division-151. Unfortunately, it was not possible for me to be there in person on 4/15/16. My heart was there. I was able to watch online though and am thankful for that. I was bursting with pride and cried a few tears (of happiness). Thank you to your son for serving and to you also for raising a fine young man! I am very much hoping there will be the opportunity made available to share in the "A" school time in Pensacola. God willing I will be able to fly there and share some precious time with her.
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