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Son leaves for BC 1-19-11 anyone else out there?

Hi this is Lorelei. My son is leaving for GL on 1-19-11. I can't believe it's already here. He's so excited and nervous about going and his dad and I are in shock. How did it get here so fast? Would love to hook up with anyone who's son is heading out on this date. We live in Oregon. It's cold here but not as cold as Chicago.

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Permalink Reply by RissysMom(Proud Mom of a Sailor) on January 21, 2011 at 7:53pm
My daughter left on the 19th as well from San Diego..... she was waiting since June.... It flew by
Permalink Reply by JessicaB-Sailor Mom on January 23, 2011 at 1:17pm
DawnM You should be able to call the recruiter for his address. You'll get the form letter in the next few days. In the meantime here is the link to the 3/18 PIR group http://www.navyformoms.com/group/pir31811 just click on the http address then click on +join



Use the tabs at the top of the page to maneuver around. Under the Groups tab is "All Groups" and "My Groups" click on the My Groups one



Go to your page and scroll down...I have left you a greeting message with links and other info that may be helpful.
Permalink Reply by Ash's Mom (Ship 7, DIV 105) on January 23, 2011 at 3:36pm

Hi, my name is Stacie, and my daughter left on the 19th, as well.  She was very nervous, but it was totally her decision....  We're from Alabama, so I'm sure the cold is shocking to her!  I hope she hasn't frozen.

Permalink Reply by oregonmom on January 23, 2011 at 3:59pm
Hi Stacie, There's a group you want to hook up with for our estimated PIR date. Just click on my profile and you'll find the group. Hope to see you there. I hope our kids are doing good and not hatin life! Stay Strong
Permalink Reply by bhamnavymom (Ship 2 Div 918) on January 25, 2011 at 10:30pm

We are from Alabama also and our son arrived in GL on the 19th. Did your daughter leave from Maxwell or Red Stone? There were 2 girls that went up with our son Derrick from Maxwell. We are anxiously awaiting to hear from him so we can start making plans to go up for the graduation.

Permalink Reply by bhamnavymom (Ship 2 Div 918) on January 25, 2011 at 10:26pm
Our son arrived in GL on 1/19/2011 also. He was scheduled to leave on April 4 and during the holidays they moved his date up to Jan 19. I along with all you other moms feel the sadness of our son being out of range to do anything for him. I know our sons are going to be much stonger after these next 8 weeks. One thing I do every morning before I begin work, I write to my son and when we do get his address I will have a letter ready for him that started the day he left. This allows me to not forget to tell him something that may have happened and also when he gets it, he will know that I am thinking about him everyday and I hope that will be encouragement for him. This website has sort of given me an idea of what happens during the 9 weeks. http://usmilitary.about.com/od/navyjoin/l/aanavybasic3.htm
Permalink Reply by JessicaB-Sailor Mom on January 25, 2011 at 11:40pm
floydcr   here is the link to what is most likely your PIR group http://www.navyformoms.com/group/pir31811
Permalink Reply by LovinMaSR~SHIP 07~DIV 103 <3 on January 26, 2011 at 12:40am
Hi im new to this site they finally approved my page!!...but anyways my boyfriend left 1-18-11 i seen that im not the only one who hasnt recieved a form letter im not expecting a box because he said he was just gonna donate his clothes ( i also told him that i didnt wanna receive his stuff in a box i didnt think i could handle it) we have 2 children together a 3yr old and 6month old....anybody else here who has a sailor gone and you have children together?
Permalink Reply by oregonmom on January 26, 2011 at 1:39am
Hi Marco'sLove, You'll find lots of the love (haha) on the site that I've in other mesages here. We have a great group on PIR 3/18. Click on my profile if you have problems finding the site. Hope to see you over there.
Permalink Reply by oregonmom on January 26, 2011 at 1:21am
Hi Floyd welcome to the site. The is another group where there is more complete information being shared. Click on my profile and then go to the group PIR 3/18. Hope we see you there.
Permalink Reply by Esthetics007 on January 26, 2011 at 8:41am

Hi Lorelei, My son left on the 18th, most likely the way the navy forms its companies they are together.  The time did come by fast.  I still can not believe it.  But yes, such a proud moment.  I am from Chicago originally, but we have lived in Miami for almost 10 years.  My son does not know what cold is... Well HE DOES NOW. :).  The good thing today is most of all they do is in one building.

I am ex Navy myself (4 years) and his father is retired Nuclear Submariner (20 years).  The cool thing about my son is he is going into the same program as his father so they have much in common.  

 

I do have a question though.  I see you have his ship and div already?  How is that? ... I'll choke his recruiter if he's not telling me. :)  Well Lorelei, it was a pleasure meeting you and this 8 weeks better move a little faster than what it is. :)

Lisa

 

 

 

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