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Made it through RTC
What a wonderful Graduation Ceremony. June 1st Division 170
My daughter loved RTC and has shown a great deal of respect for all that she has learned.
It's off to Pensacola FL. for 22 weeks of A school.
How at peace I feel now that I see how she has grown into a wonderful young lady in just those 8 weeks.
Her zest for life is contagious. She always had and continues to have a plan brewing. Fun doesn't just happen; it is a combination of thinking of a good event to have, plotting out the necessaries, and throwing in a surprise. Her choise to join the Navy was a huge surprise. It's funny because I will sit here and cry because it was so hard for me to have had to let her go. And then I laugh just thinking of all the happy memories of the past, the joyful moments of the present, and the hope and promise of the future.
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Permalink Reply by JessicaB-Sailor Mom on
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Yay for her and glad that you got to be there. Too bad you weren't a member of the PIR group....it would have offered you a lot of support and info ove the last several weeks. Make sure you join her A school group and the group for her job.
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Permalink Reply by Kat the Greeks Mom ship07Div170 on
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Wow there is so much to learn. Thank God for other Mothers like U to help me along.
Thank You so much for the info.
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Here is the link to your PIR group...it's not as active now but there will still be some there-perhaps some with your Sailor in Pcola (that's where my son went to A school too)
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Do you want the link to her A school group (you can search groups....just put the name of her A school location in the search grid) also her job.
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Permalink Reply by MamaLamaDingDong: AO/Pensacola on
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Thanks for your posts! My daughter is in the beginning phases. We haven't learned yet what she'll be doing or when she'll head to BC. I've been pouring over everything that I can to help make the transition for her and myself as smooth as possible. I have to say that at times it's scary reading some of the posts. Worrying about possibilities....like getting kicked out for crying and depression and pap smears and everything else! LOL overwhelming. I just wanted to thank you for the uplifting post!
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