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Ship 11 (USS Kearsarge) Divisons 013 and 014 (Brother Divisions)
Welcome to the Division Discussion for Divisions 013 and 014
These two divisions are brother divisions and will be training together from the beginning through BS21 their final test. Your SRs, soon to be SAILORS, are becoming friends, and some of them may be heading to A School together.
Get to know each other, your SRs are!
Please still use the Main Wall of the PIR Group to post questions, and concerns, we “veteran” moms don’t always get to into the discussion area as often as we would like.
Every single question that is asked is important Every single concern is genuine Every single member is important to us We don't want to accidentally overlook any of them or you.
Hang in there!!!
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Permalink Reply by MagoostersMom ⚓ on
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Salute to all of those who have served and those currently serving!!!! GO NAVY!!! :)
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Permalink Reply by Shesh on
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No, I didn't know it was Navy Day ! Hooyah ! My son sent us three letters last week. They all arrived on my birthday ! Yea!
He always writes his on Navy stationary/envelopes which I think they get for free.
It's a beautiful sunny day here in southern Wisconsin. Hope you are all enjoying your weekend. :)
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Permalink Reply by logaus2 on
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They only allow them so many envelopes and stamps. I guess when they run out of them they have to fall back on family. I don't know but if he needs it I will send it. Lol
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Permalink Reply by NavyGirl17 on
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Hey all,
I have been doing so well with my boyfriend being at bootcamp, but it seems that now with only a month to go, I cannot stop myself from breaking down. I am in college and sadly missed both of his only calls that he believes he can have so far. I keep having to listen to those dreadful voicemails of him choking up and saying how much he loves and misses me. I can barely keep myself together writing this. I am just wondering how I can get through this any easier? I also am wondering if anyone finds themselves in my same situation, completely a mess missing your loved one at bootcamp. I just am struggling trying to concentrate and enjoy my time studying at college without him able to be here to hug and kiss me when I need it most. I just love and miss him so much. Please, I just need a little help or encouragement right now.
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Try to Stay strong... we are getting closer! Less than 4 weeks left now!
Here is a group you may want to reach out to for girlfriends, wives and fiance's of Sailors:
http://navyformoms.com/group/girlfriendsfianceswivesofsailors
Yes it will get easier! Once boot camp is over you will be able to to call, text, email, skype and at least have contact with him to some degree! We are all in this together and you are welcome to come here and scream/cry/laugh/throw things whatever you need and we'll support you all the same! Your navy family will be here for you! :)
Hang in there Kristen! (((((((HUGS)))))))
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Permalink Reply by 808 IslandMom on
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Well said MagoostersMom! Hang in there Kristen! Positive thoughts & vibes for ALL our SR's! 26 more days! HOOYAH! ;-D
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are you planning to attend PIR? and Sarge's Meet and Greet?
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I go through that too. My SR is my oldest child so everybody said it would be easier because I still have a child at home. If this is easy I hate to see what hard is!! But through this site, and family and friends I have found a lot of support. The ladies on here have always been there when I am down and depressed. Just remember our motto STAY STRONG!! We are a team just like our SR' s. PIR will be here before you know it!!
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It will all work out Kristen. It is very normal to feel what you are feeling. We all have our good days & bad. It probably doesn't help when you hear his messages and he is so homesick for you. You have to be strong for him ! He's in BC with a bunch of guys/girls and all they do is train train train. You are out in the world and he may be envious and worried you'll forget him while he's gone. Write him positive and encouraging letters. Boost him up !
I get more & more anxious sometimes because it is getting so close to PIR. Can't wait to see my "baby" (Don't tell him I wrote that....)
Hang in there ladies! Stay Strong.. Hooyah~!
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Permalink Reply by hawaiian mom on
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We have the same feelings Kirsten i received letters from my SR last week and its his worst letters , he wanted to come back home , they might hold him back for 2 weeks. I don't yet . I'm having anxiety attack, cannot concentrate and worried about my son. I missed him so much
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What's happening hawaiian mom? Why the hold back?
Check the date of your sons letters? I do remember when we first got a phone call he was SO HOME SICK that he started tearing up and hated it! But we encouraged him to stay focused and remember the reason he was their! IT WILL get better!
Now he says that it is better but he still misses home and so do everyone else here and that keeps him going because he doesn't feel alone!!! They help each other out!
I hope you get better news soon! Will keep you and your son in my prayers for better results! Hang in there hawaiian mom!
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Thanks Lisa2013 for your support I really appreciate it and the rest of navy4moms . Hoping he can make it to his PIR.
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