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justin left july 23 and will graduate this moth on the 22nd from great lakes (bootcamp)...cant wait , thanks for the Hi.

I love the pictures too. My fav is the one where he and Martin are fighting over the ice cream. It was taken in the Rain Forest Cafe in Seattle the last night we were together as a family before he left. I hate Sunday's at the moment. They are really the toughest day for me. I was hoping he'd get to call, but it's past their holiday liberty, so I don't know if it will happen now.
I am really glad to hear Wes' back is better. Those spasms can be very painful, I know. If it's still bothering him, tell him to alternate cold and heat. I believe, it's start with the ice and end with the heat. That's what my chiro. has me do. Sorry to hear he didn't get his liberty. My mom mind is saying that's not right, when you're sick, you're sick, cut some slack. Kevin would remind me that isn't the military way! Right Kevin? ;-)

Hi Michele, glad to know Wes is feeling better...that's an answer to prayer! Sorry to hear he failed a test today (Saturday school?). If he's going above and beyond in trying to learn they'll probably give him an extra chance. Some guys don't even try, or care, so he's a step above them. Best advice is to really study the material, and ask questions of it to himself to see if he understands, before testing. If he's still stuggling with a concept, he needs to humble himself and ask the instructor to explain it to him. Just not too often.
Sometimes they offer study skills classes, maybe that would help. He could ask.

We didn't talk with Luke today, although Katie chatted with him while we were busy doing something else. Have a great weekend!

Hi Michele! I haven't forgotten you. I will get you written back. I'm so sorry to hear about Wes. Doe he have access to a chiropractor? Oh, my heart goes out to him. Would they really take away his liberty if he failed a test due to illness? His girlfriend must not live that far away from him if he was going to spend it with her. That would help him out. I will keep Wes in my prayers as well and thanks for letting me about his back. Not that I would stop praying for my Morgan, but I feel better when I can pray for someone else. I pray for the kids and families every night. Helps me sleep. 19 more days!

Michele, Thank you for welcoming me to this site, as I told Terry my son was using my computer along with his to build this site. And by the way I think he did a wonderful job. It will really keep us connected and that helps with missing our loved ones. My grandson is Evan. Our daughter-in-law, Cindy I know has connected to you, hope that helps you both. God Bless Wes and your family, and I pray God keeps all of us safe. Carol (EG's) Mom

Hey, it would be great if they could get together as fellow "Tar Heels". Maybe they could remember the warm summers while shoveling snow this winter! LOL! Funny how kids are, Luke is more a Rebel, and Josiah is more a Yankee (even though both were born in FL). I was wondering about that picture. She looks impressive in her uniform. The military isn't for everybody, but since she's done so well in JROTC wouldn't a ROTC scholarship help?

Hi Michele, believe it or not, Luke is also in the Cole, but I don't have his room number handy. Small world! We heard from him just before dinner tonight. He's sharing a quad (?) with 3 other GMs and is currently in a 1 week indoc class. I think next week he starts ATT or something. Josiah (oldest son), Luke, and I joined CAP in 2004, and those pics are from his Mitchell Award presentation (2LT). We were honored to have State Senator Goodall make the presentation. That same night Josiah also received his Earhart Award (Capt). It's a good program, and helped Luke earn E2 out of RTC. Josiah got an AFROTC scholarship to Liberty University through his activities with CAP.

Hi Michele, I did load up a few photos, and have finally hit the friend "accept" button! We heard that Luke is starting some school at GL today.

Hi Michele...I have some real close-up pictures ..I will get them posted .. Or you can go to navy 4 moms .com and take a look. I am Jasons dad as well ova on that site...Jason will be at the great-Lakes for 14 weeks of Corpsman school...then probably off to a marine camp somewhere,for more training...Talk to ya later.....Jon

Hey Michele, How are you doing? I hope good. I wrote on the moms group I wish some others would. I really think we all like what the dads have to say they are straight forward I like reading what they all have to say,sometimes its hard. How is Wes? I hope it is better for him now.. I am sooo glad you got that phone call. My mother in law is Italian she has taught me alot about family. That is why I said call him. I promise he will love hearing you as much as you do him.. Stay in touch you are so good for this site I love the welcomes for all the new parents. Cindy

Hey Michele, just noticed the comment from EG about the sailors answering questions in Pcola and wondered if Wes would be willing to join in. We need an AT in the group!

Hey Michele, thanks for your comment. I can't wait to get the videos of PIR put on a dvd so I can post them. At some point I stopped taking video and just sat amazed at the excellence. By the way, I love the flag photo! It looks like a cross of light imbedded in the field of stars! That gives me some hope for our country. Kevin

Nice pictures...I see me son Jason in them.. Have a great day..Jon

Actually, we are on opposite sides of the state so we haven't gotten to go see him yet. We hope to real soon. Adam's A School ends in December then it's on to Power School in Charleston for six more months then Prototype School for another six months either in Charleston or New York. So basicly, he is a student for about 18 months. But he has to study a lot! LOL
His job is electricians mate and he will maintain the elecrical components of the nuclear reactors. And he will be on a carrier probably. Sub duty is pretty much voluntary.
So what about your sailor? And are you on Navy Moms? My wife really enjoys that. Take care, Jim Delete Comment

hey, Adam had his PIR June 13 and is in Nuke school in Charleston sc

Michele ~ Thank you for the welcome. I am finding this site to be very warm and welcoming. I can't tell you how much that means to me. I am looking forward to getting to know everyone. Sindy

My fav color is purple .. I love butterflies .. so when I found this picture I had to have it :)

Hi Michele. He is not frustrated yet. I don't think he minds being on hold at the beach. One of his best friends their is waiting right beside him. They are roomies. So they hang together until they start class. But to much waiting can be a bad thing. I hope they start sooner than later. They have four years to go so a few months on hold isn't a bad thing. I would rather him be their than out to sea for months. It is easier to communicate with him on land. How is Wes doing?

Hey Michele, I love the new pics. you added you should sell them ha they are so cool. I hope Wes is good. Evan is ok he thinks he will class up next week,we are praying I can't wait to see him for 2 whole weeks it will be so nice. Wes is in medical? Evan wants to get in Officer school I hope all his dreams come true..

Hey Michele, I'm the one on a soccer team. Kelson played for about 4 or 5 yrs, then switched to tennis. I picked up soccer about 5 yrs ago. Morgan called this afternoon. I'm struggling with the call though. I have more tears than happiness. He had 30 min., gave me 23 because he wanted to call his other friend. Found out about 15 min. later that he never called her. Guessing he could make one call and that was it. I could've had another 7 min. with him. He said after PIR he would have Sat. and Sun. Liberty, then they would move him to A School. I'm glad we decided to stay until Monday!