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Comment by Navy Dads Co-Admin Tom on September 29, 2013 at 2:44pm

   Cody...I have been following the journey of you and Siera from the beginning. Let me give you the perspective of a parent. I raised my daughter for 20 years...my little girl! Basic was the most "heart-wrenching" 8 weeks of my life. My wife & I couldn't read a letter without breaking into tears. My daughter had made this decision to join the UN Navy after much thought. She felt that it was time to pay forward all of the benefits that she was given. As a parent...How could I argue with such?

   Siera made her decision with herself and you in mind. She has made the commitment of her mind and body in order to benefit you both. As difficult as it is for you at home...imagine the sacrifice that she has taken on! It is your job to be the "pillar" for her to rely on. I have learned over the last 2 years that the sacrifice is not only upon the shoulders of your SR...It takes the support of the family to get them through. I can tell you that I have NEVER been prouder of my child than over the last 2 years. Looking back, I really had the easier part of the journey. Take a deep breath and be the support that Siera needs right now. She is looking to you for that...don't let her down. Things will get better, my brother! You are not alone or feeling anything that we have not all endured. That is why we are all here in the first place....This too shall pass!

Comment by Cody Baird on September 29, 2013 at 2:40pm

Thanks Paul. I know I was being whiny. I'm just stressed out cause the baby is sick today and has just laid n my arms n cried non-stop today. Sorry I vented to you guys.thanks for being there for me to vent to though

Comment by NavyDads Admin (Paul) on September 29, 2013 at 12:56pm

you're not going to like this Cody....in my opinion - cowboy up!  If you ask her to leave and come home, the wondering of what could have been on her role in the Navy will haunt you forever......

Comment by Cody Baird on September 28, 2013 at 11:16pm

As strong as siera is, i feel like I'm running out of strength. Even with her call and knowing she's doing well, i still am wanting her to come home. Its getting harder and harder to be away from her. I really want her to come home, but I know she won't. She loves the navy n I respect that I just really miss her

Comment by NavyDads Co-Admin, Gary on September 28, 2013 at 9:38pm

Cody and Gary that's great news! BZ to Siera and Alex!

Comment by NavyDads Admin (Paul) on September 28, 2013 at 8:36pm

Good news Cody!

Comment by Cody Baird on September 28, 2013 at 8:26pm

Got a 35mins call from the girl today. She says she's in phase two now but soon she'll be phase 3. Once she's in phase 3 she can request to be put in the AIT program and go with other divisions to do mandatory training. She still has to do live fire, firefighting, gas chamber. Once he does all that she can do a medical PFA if she passes that then she'll do a real one. If she passes the real one she will piggy back with another division to do her battle stations. After completing that she'll be put in THU ( TEMPORARY HOLDING UNIT) and be given liberty from there. She won't get to PIR but she'll still graduate. She'll be n thu until she gets orders to pensacola. Could be weeks or days. No1 knows. Shes doing well and doesn't wanna give up. I offered to go get her and she said no. My girl is so strong!!!

Comment by Cody Baird on September 28, 2013 at 4:52pm

Thanks Gary. Congrats onAlex and his successes

Comment by Gary Ray on September 28, 2013 at 4:30pm

Happy Anniversary Cody!

Comment by Gary Ray on September 28, 2013 at 4:28pm

We got a call from our Son Alex today! Just about the time I expected it. I was guessing he would get to call this weekend and I figured it would be in the middle of the afternoon. I was right. He is doing well. He apparently is in the running to qualify for duty with the USS Constitution giving tours, guarding and such. He thinks he might take it if offered. Thinks it might be fun and exciting. I can't see that it would be myself but everyone has their own way. It was great to hear from him. He says the letters have been very encouraging. Which echos what has been said on this site but is worth repeating. 

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