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PIR January 15, 2010
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Permalink Reply by jsmomt on
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Tanao,
I read this and had to send up a prayer for Roddy, and it was a good reminder to keep all of those recruit in mind...asking for courage, stamina and perseverance. My husband just spoke with another Navy Dad and he said that the division that my son was in was being made an example of excellence. So hard to hear! I checked the milage from ohare(30 miles) and milwaukee (50 miles). Doesn't seem to be that much difference.
As long as it's not freezing rain.... you should be ok driving.
Also, if there would be anyway you could spare an extra ticket, I would be soooo grateful. -
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Hey there Everyone! I got my first letter from Matthew today. He sounds like he is doing awesome. There are 88 guys in this division (Ship 13/Div 053). They have 3 Recruit Commanders. He seems to like two of the three (one female and 2 males). He said that the first two weeks there was not a whole lot of PT, I guess they were just settling in. He was also sick and was on bed rest for 3 days. He and his rack mate (guy from Southern California) are on laundry duty for all 88 of the guys. He said that sucks. Which I tend to believe him. LOL
He mentioned that they only have a couple of hours to write letter on Sunday night, after they have done everything else for the evening. And they mail them once a week. That tells me we should be getting a couple at a time. Matt said they are busy every minute of every day, that the days are packed. Makes the time fly by.
So moms, dads, girlfriends, wives, etc.... I think our recruits are doing okay based on Matt's point of view. Hang in there and keep sharing your recruit's experiences. In my last letter, I listed everyone I have been talking to on here and the names of the recruits so we can get the connections going. Can't wait to hear back from him after he gets that letter.
Take care! Leslie -
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Hello, have any one made their reservations yet? I almost done with mine, but have to confirm on Monday. I expending my thanksgiving break waiting for a call, I don't want to leave the house, and notice this making cry, just focus on the phone and the mail box.
Tanao, my prayers are for our kids all the time, I'm coming from SF California and not used to drive on the snow....but have to do it, don't know quiet how yet. Leslie, so happy that you received the first letter, and hear your son is doing great, I also mentioned in my last letter to my son about the wonderful support I received from this website and how amazing ladies I found here. -
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Permalink Reply by PRAYER ~ PARTNER (YVONNE) on
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Hi Cindy, our son is graduating Jan 15, 2010. His Ship is 13 and Div 055. We're from Charlotte, NC
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Yvonne - I forgot to mention I created a discussion group with our recruits' ship and division number. I am most anxious to meet my sons shipmates mothers!
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PIR 01.15.10 ALL SHIPS ALL DIVISIONS Hey Moms, go to this group and join! Looks like we will all be seeing each other in GL! Let's all get on the same page!
Tanao, congratulations on getting your first letter! I'm still waiting..........and waiting.....my daughter Jess shipped to GL on 1/10. -
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Yes, my son Myles will be celebrating PIR on this day! My husband and I will be flying to Chicago to join in the celebration. My son is Ship 13 Division 061. We received his box of belongings and a brief couple of lines stating all has been well.
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Oh, and any Ship 13 Division 052 loved ones have a recruit named Chris or Christopher? If so, please message me!!
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