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Isn't it funny how these kids are in such a hurry to do exciting things like fight in wars? I think the Lord answered your prayers for Matt. Maybe it is not his time to go Green. There is plenty of time for all of that. It is better for Matt to go green and be attached to a Marine unit in Gods time. We never know what the future holds.
Brenden is still in ATT. This is such an intense course. A lot of information crammed into a really short space of time. It is a year course crammed into 80 days. Brenden has been taking notes constantly. He has already filled 2 notebooks. He is maintaining good grades but is tedious work.
I don't think my sailor son realizes how bad the winter is going to be. Colorado weather is nothing compared to Great Lakes. Our winters a cold and dry. Yes we do get snow, but we have very little humidity. When it snows here, it evaporates the next day. Unless we have a massive blizzard.
Keep in touch, Let me know how Matt is doing. I bet he ends up liking his orders. I just have a feeling.
Chat soon,
Sandy :)
Brenden is still in ATT. The class is all on computer and sometimes it can get frustrating because he can't go back and review the material. I think he has about 4 weeks left of ATT.
After ATT, he is supposed to start (A) School, but I have heard that they are putting everyone on hold before they start. Brenden can't wait to start (A)school.
Have you heard where Matt will be stationed? I hope he is gets stationed near you.
Talk to you soon
Sandy
How are you doing and how is your sailor son?
Brenden is still at Great Lakes taking ATT classes. I think he is very happy. The only thing he complains about is there is no air-conditioning in his barracks. He is hoping to move to his permanent barracks next week. He has been waiting to move ever since he got there LOL.
This week end he went into town with some friends. He went to the Mall and then to a book store.
We are going to the Soap Box Derby with my young 10 year old Webolos Scout this Monday. I hope we win.
talk to you soon
Sandy
Hopefully our boys will keep in touch.
I am sorry we didn't get to meet in Great Lakes. I had a difficult time getting there. We took Frontier Airlines and they were so disorganized, that we missed our flight. Then my 2 children and I had to take a plane to Milwaukee Airport, WI. My husband had to take a plane to Chicago Midway. What a mess. He had to drive to Wisconsin pick us up, then drive to The Ramada Inn. It took us so long to get to the Ramada because my poor husband was so tired from a week of hard work. He slept at a gas station near Chicago Midway Airport for 3 hours before driving to Milwaukee Airport. It only took us 30 to get to the Ramada Inn from Milwaukee Airport. However, by the time we got to the Ramada it was 10pm. We were so tired we just got situated in our hotel room there and fell asleep. I had brought everyone's yellow ribbons in my suitcase but forgot to add the pins to them. (a whole lot of use if you can't attach them to your clothes.)
I am so thankful that I met you on NavyForMoms. I don't know what I would have done without your support. It has been a rough 9 weeks. I feel like I have been through boot camp myself.
Chat soon,
Sandy.
My son will be going to to "A" School at Great Lakes. I hope he will have a good room mate.
Joan, I noticed that you have joined the Corpsmen Moms and Dads group. Your son picked a good job.
Keep in touch and God Bless.
Sandy
Take care Joan and thank you for your prayers.
I will let you know what is going on.
Sincerely
Sandy
I will keep you posted
Sandy
Central Valley CA Navy Moms
Moms of the 209
California Central Valley Meet and Greet on August 28.
This meet and greet is in Roseville on July 10 - in case you are going that direction.
Nor Cal – Sacramento Meet & Greet in Historic Roseville
The Central Valley Navy Moms and 209 Moms groups are quiet. Hey, maybe you can rive them up. I live up the Peninsula. Feel free to join the San Fran group and/or the North Cal- Sac group too. You can join as many groups as you like.
SF Bay Area Navy Families
Northern California Navy Moms,
If you having difficulties navigating this site. I am happy to give you a tutorial.
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