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Comment by Michael Ritchie on December 4, 2008 at 7:41pm

Greetings to All - my son left today for boot. Still waiting on the phone call. He should be in GL by now, but I know that he is busy, since I went though the same about 28 years ago. I am just glad that there is an internet now and support network for parents. Now I know what my parents must have gone through. Momma is in the other room writing him a letter already, just need the mailing info. The photo is of our son, I mean sailor and his friend from HS. They both left today.

Comment by Jamie (Coty's Mom) PIR 12-24-08 on December 4, 2008 at 7:28pm

Oh yeah I got a 5 page letter today. This letter was dated 11/14, so he wrote it before I spoke to him on the phone the 21st. He said they may be switching his A school around and he wont know if it will be Pensicola, Norfolk or Washington now till week 6 or 7. Were in week 6 now and I assume he must know if all arrangements have to be set by Dec 8th. He said he thought he was going to buy a plane ticket to a school. He said he ordered his dress blues and whites and three sets of camies. He must be getting E3 because he said they are putting the 3 green stripes on his uniform right now. He also said he is no longer a sound sleeper and that he hears all the noises now- he thought I would laugh at that because he could sleep thru a hurricane before. He asked me to hold off on mail because he is running out of space too and that he feels bad that he gets mail everyday and still there are some that dont get any.He is also the Petty Officer for weapons

Comment by S. Switzer on December 4, 2008 at 6:47pm

It's ok For Dad's to cry for their son's, I cry for my daughter in the car drivin' to work! Yet I'm proud of her! Look at the BC videos. It helps to know what they are going through & will learn in the next 6-8 weeks

Comment by Natalie aka ~ Shanes Mom~ on December 4, 2008 at 8:44am

Good morning everyone. I have 13 days left till my son leaves for GL. I get sadder by the day yet so very excited for him and his future! I swear I have cried everyday for the last 2 weeks or more. I'm glad to know you all are here!

Comment by Jamie (Coty's Mom) PIR 12-24-08 on December 3, 2008 at 7:41pm

Coty's BS is scheduled for the 19th

Comment by Glen H. on December 3, 2008 at 6:58pm

Sorry...meant to direct last comment to "Dave". gh

Comment by Glen H. on December 3, 2008 at 6:57pm

Rick - I was right where you are a couple short weeks ago. I can tell you - it gets easier each day. We didn't get the "safe arrival" call so we had to call the recruiter the day after Danny left (11/4) just to confirm he arrived at GL safely. Honestly, when we got "the box" it was a relief cause we could see his handwriting on it. Then we got the form letter with 3 lines he wrote and that was like a bucket of gold to us. Then the first letter arrived....and finally the next...and last night we got our first phone call and it was wonderful. We will always remember the pain of that first few days - it helps a lot to write to him as soon as you have an address, and to keep linked in on this site and Navyformoms.com. These are terrific forums of "like minded" parents. You and your family are in our prayers. What's your sons (first) name? Glen

Comment by NavyDads Admin (Paul) on December 3, 2008 at 5:04am

Barvo Zulu Divison 026!! Capping Ceremony---really sailors now!!

Comment by NavyDads Admin (Paul) on December 2, 2008 at 8:49pm

HooYah Corky--- Katie is well started on her Navy journey...you'll have just as much to learn as she does ove rthe next few years---stay with Navydads and we'll try to help! I have two currently sailing around someplace and I'm still learning tons every day!! So keep the faith my Arizona friend and when you see your sailor, you're gonna be amazed and how confident and self-assured she is!!

Comment by corky on December 2, 2008 at 8:41pm

glen,
katie left oct.28
she will pir christmas eve
she has 10 days off and will be home christmas day
mom is going to great lakes
and their flights are only about an hour apart, good because it is a 3 hour drive to the airport.
she did call us on thanksgiving
but we were in mexico and didnt get her message until monday
we have gone to rocky point, mexico for thanksgiving since she was 9 years old and it was hard for the family not having her there.
her letters are very positive now,
she lost 7 pounds the first month, and sounds great, the best shape of her life.
i am outside looking at the stars and wonder what she will see in the next 5 years

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