Navy Dads

I Can Add a Blog!

I admit, I never think about adding a blog because it's a "dad's" site. How many dad's are going to read an emotional blog?

Truth is, I want to help others find this site, so I will leave a blog.

I became a member of NavyDads.com to augment my membership on NavyforMoms.com. When my son went to bootcamp in June '08, I was a basketcase. I almost lived on N4M's trying to find some mom's who I could feel connected to and who would help me get through bc hell. That's what it is! Our kids are here, and in a few hrs they are gone, as if they had never been a part of us. That's why we, as mom's go thru our own bc hell. Sorry, reverted for a few. It was on that site that I was talking to someone and they mentioned a site that had an "Ask a Sailor" Group. It was started by a sailor fresh out of bc. That's what I needed. So, I joined.

The sailor was great. There wasn't a question I couldn't ask that he didn't answer. How refreshing it was to talk to someone who had actually been through what my son was currently going through.

Little did I know, I would find such a great group of men and women! I didn't expect to make a couple of good friends who I love to chat with on the phone for a good hour or two. You know who you are! I never say goodbye without having laughed, been encouraged or had the chance to encourage, and I always say goodbye knowing that I have a friend who, no matter what, will be there for me and I've never met them! That's so cool.

When I'm on N4M's and I'm talking to a new bc mom, I tell them to have their husband check out this site.

What a thrill it would be to one day be watching tv and see a commercial for NavyDads.com. That would be so cool.

Elmo, thank you for starting this site and for having the heart, drive, and compassion to keep it going. Paul, I know you've got the same and it shows with all the work and help you've been giving Elmo.

I guess it's up to the rest of us to help out in an easy way...get on this site five times a day. So, whenever I get onto N4M's, I will get onto this site as well. You guys will have to help me out some....talk more so I have something to say in return! heehee.

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Comment by Cindy on April 12, 2009 at 7:51am
Cindy, Thank you for always being there for me..I am so happy you did a blog.You are the best!!
Comment by Carol on April 10, 2009 at 9:27pm
Cindy, Thank you for supporting my son's creation and the help of Paul and Terry goes without saying, Elmo could not have done this great job without everyone of you. There is a great need for NavyDads, and with all of us we will spread the word. And one day we will see a commercial for NavyDads! Let's all keep watching this site grow. It has been fun watching it grow. And watching the parents converse with each other about their Sailors, it is what my son was trying to achieve, helping find the answers to questions we all had, with no answers. Go NavyDads and thank all of you for your support !
Comment by Gary T. on April 10, 2009 at 4:02pm
I would also like to thank you Cindy. Words from a mother, spoken from the heart are what is needed for others to hear. Our leadership in this group is second to none. Our membership is outstanding. I don't think, I know the word will get out and our membership will explode. Cindy, thank you for your comment. Gary T.
Comment by E.G. - ND's Creator/Admin on April 10, 2009 at 2:33pm
Thanks Cindy,
For the kind and encouraging words. A NavyDads.com commercial will be a reality one day. Myself and our administrators have been working hard to provide a beneficial site for other Navy Dads and family members. Getting the word out is an obstacle we can overcome with such a small budget. Word of mouth and activity on the site will help us now and the day will come when we have the dollars to advertise. I want to thank you for starting the blogs and hope many follow. You have been a devoted friend to my wife and I both. Thanks again for all your doing for my site and remember to always check in with us dads from time to time.
EG
Comment by NavyDads Admin (Paul) on April 10, 2009 at 2:23pm
Bravo Cindy...and thanks for your support and all your effort into making this site a success. It's only through the efforts of all the members like you that NavyDads has become what it is today. We have much more to do, but the growth we've seen tells us that we are providing what proud Navy dads and moms need and that we are on the right track. Thanks for being a member of NavyDads.com!!

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