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Ship 7 Division 193
Got my form letter. Woo Hoo.
I had a son graduate from Navy boot camp Sept 1, 2011 so this is my second go around.
The time does not seem to be going by any faster and I am having all the same roller coaster emotions as last time.
I will answer any questions for first timers. Looking forward to meeting all of you.
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Permalink Reply by CKmom(ship7div193) on
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Candlewood Suites Link below. Someone mentioned on the groups pages that there is also a big soccer tournament that weekend of PIR so I suggest regardless of where you stay that you reserve a room soon. Most hotels do not charge until you arrive so you are not out anything and can cancel your reservation if you need to or change plans.
http://www.ichotelsgroup.com/candlewood/hotels/us/en/waukegan/chiwr...
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Permalink Reply by Red Robin on
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HI navy Family. My daughter is in this Ship 7 Div 193. She left from Seattle. And she is going to A school in Meridian, Mississippi for Yeoman. We just got our daughter's first letter. She is having a hard time right now. I hope by the time she sends another letter home, she will be a little more positive. I know she is okay. But It is hard knowing she is unhappy and struggling.I am really proud of her. I'm looking forward to getting to know you..
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Hello Red Robin, My son Jimmy is in the same ship and division. I just received my first letter yesterday. Im sad to hear she is having a rough time, I too hope the next letter will be better. I was scared to open the letter for fear of the same thing. It is a helpless feeling to know they are sad. I am looking forward to meeting you and lets try to get through the next five weeks together! I am so proud of all our kids, and I cant wait for PIR!! Hopefully we will get a phone call soon! Happy Mother's Day! I ck my this site everyday, so Im here if you need me! xo
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Permalink Reply by Tara (ship 07 Div 193) on
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My son is also in the same ship and division. Got a letter Thur. He says bootcamp really stinks and is counting down the days/weeks. He asked me to please write often. Must be homesick. I know I sure miss him, but am so very proud. This is something major that they alone can accomplish...no help from mom. They will be so proud of their accomplishments when done. His name is Matthew by the way.
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Permalink Reply by Tina ( Walt's mom) on
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Tara
Hi My son is Walt--- where at in GA? We are from PA but I have family in Ringgold GA area.
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Just down the road from Ringgold, in Rome!
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Did they make it through last years tornadoes ok ?
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Wow so close--- Yes luckily there street wasn't touched-- power out for 4 days and my nephew/niece's work was destroyed
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Permalink Reply by Kellyp (ship-07 Div 193) on
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just got my daughter's second letter and she is having a rough time also, she has asked to go home and it's not the RDC's, it's because of a recruit they made second in command who is making it rough on her, i also hope that things get better for her, she wanted this so bad, and has worked so hard, and it's been almost a month and no phone call as yet, i talked to her recruiter today and he told me they get to call by the second week, has any one else's child called.
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Happy Mother's day !
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Hope you had a good one as well. Would've been better to have heard from our kids!
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Has everyone started making travel plans. We are just at 4 weeks out.
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