Single Parents of Navy Sailors

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Comment by Susan J on June 18, 2009 at 4:32pm

Just joined to say HI and hope to make some friends....my youngest is in the Navy, my oldest son is in the Army. My sailor will soon be deployed on his first long deployment...ugh...no Thanksgiving, Chirstmas or my birthday in the next 6 to 9 months....((((sigh))))

Comment by cotysmom on June 18, 2009 at 2:08pm

I wish that I had names. He didn't give me any. I don't know if it is protocol. But he did tell me that he felt sorry for one that had twin girls by the age of 5 and a little boy age 4. Coty said that he was the one that handed out the mail for them. That would be so sad to be the one to give out mail and to never get any yourself.

Comment by Mike on June 17, 2009 at 2:13pm

My son for some reason my son was one who wasn't getting mail. I sent letters as soon as I had gotten' his address, but for some reason he didn't get them until around his 7th week of boot camp. When he made his first phone call he said he had gotten' really home sick and when the letters finally came he had around 20 of them, because I wrote him every couple of days just to tell him what was going on, and it helped me also. But I'll say this to people like cotysmom. My son had never been away from home for over a few days, and all those weeks of boot camp seem like forever, but it's only 9 weeks. After your son or daughter graduates you will be able to give him a cell phone. They have some tight resrictions on them and thier use, but I now talk to my son every day. He's put in for leave on 4th of July weekend. It'll be the first time he's been home since February. I can't wait.

I know how alone you feel. My boy is only 18 and I had never been without him for all those years. Now, he's gone and he has become his own man. When you go see Coty graduate everything you're feeling now will turn to pride that will bust your chest open. Believe me, it's worth the wait.

Comment by lauren on June 17, 2009 at 1:51pm

cotymom......If you send me names and addresses I would be very happy to send out some letters...I've done this before to some not getting anymail ....and one letter that I received back had me crying big tears out by the mail box..........and It made me more than happy to send letters and packages.............please anyone just let me know
and for you single parents........there is a light in the tunnel......my youngest son is now almost 19 and I just received my first child support check......I can say go GOVNERMENT TYVM............dont' know how long they willl last (I guess with intrest and everyting it was almost half his check) oh well....
W+I live right by 4 state parks so there is plenty of free around me.......and always get music on Navy Pier in ChiTown
Peace

Comment by Michele on June 17, 2009 at 11:11am

Wow Kathleen that is the first I have ever heard of a division being punished over mail. . .Apparently it depends on who your Petty Officer's and Chief's are for your division. My son's division had understanding ones :). I am so sorry to hear that about your son, I can't believe he would be punished for something he had no control over!?

Comment by cotysmom on June 17, 2009 at 9:56am

He called yesterday. I thought that I would fall apart but I waited until he hung up. It was great to hear his voice. The first thing that he said was Hi Mom, I love you. I know that you all can probably remember when you got your first call. I don't think that I will ever forget it. He was upbeat and said that he felt sorry for some of the others that wasn't getting mail. That is so sad. I work in a nursing home and see the same thing here and it just breaks your heart.

Comment by Kathleen~Ma of Jonis on June 17, 2009 at 8:31am

Christy; Not to correct Michele; but musical cards are frowned upon in bc (I guess w/the exception of b/days). The first card I sent Jonis was a musical one & they made him dismantel it & told to make sure it didn't happen again. I have heard stories of recruites recieving them & the whole DIV being punished for it. So; I'd really think twice about sending those unless it is his b/day.

Comment by Michele on June 17, 2009 at 5:40am

Welcome to Single Parents Christy! Yes single parents have struggles that only single parents can understand. Not having a partner to lean on, confide in, or laugh/cry with is our reality. This however makes us who we are. . .confident, resourceful, independent, and most of all survivors :). I have to confess bootcamp was a rollercoaster of emotion, new territory for me. The best advise I could give you is to stay busy and when you get a letter from Coty enjoy, don't think too far into it (if he sounds down) they all have their point of weakness, but know soon after he will regain his confidence and pride. A little secret, send musical cards! my son's division had a couple of birthdays during bootcamp (including him) and they used the musical cards to entertain themselves hehehe.

Don't be afraid to ask anything.. .several of us have already went through bootcamp, A school, C school, Fleet designation, 1st Cruise, and others.

God Bless our Sailors & our Group!

Comment by Sandra Coschigano on June 16, 2009 at 6:36pm

Kathlenn,
I also raised both my children without their father. My son was 6 months
old and I was pregnant with my daughter when I kicked him out because I found out that he had a girlfriend. He visited until Michael was 2 year old. Nothing again until he was 16,then took off when I asked for child support.

Comment by Kathleen~Ma of Jonis on June 16, 2009 at 3:51pm

My youngest son Jonis joined the Navy 2.5 yrs ago. He is now in Japan for the 2nd time & on the 2nd ship. He is currently serving on the USS Blue Ridge. I feel like a Dad b/c I raised both my sons w/o their fathers being involved... This Navy life is a strange life that my Sailor has chosen for us.

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