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Comment by Val-ACD-(ship 12 div 034) on October 3, 2011 at 9:19pm

We found a video on You tube of the sub my son will be on when he gets to Norfolk.   I can't imagine living in one of those for months ( or personally even a day).  They have to be silent too.   What amazing sacrifice these sailors all make for their country.   Enjoy the clip of the USS Helena  - I'm sure other subs are similar.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=90WTc-tk9Ek

Comment by danagagirl on October 3, 2011 at 8:02pm

Thanks Nana...He was..the moma in me wanted to just drive and see him, but I know it would have been short lived once he found some other people to do something with. He was optimistic in the fact that if he was still there when the new recruits came, he'd be in charge :) too funny!

Kathy - I'm learning this is the norm..hurry up and wait in the Navy...they just get their hopes built up from hearing about what they will be doing and then bam...wait we aren't ready to send you yet.

I just keep positive for his sake and my sanity!

Have a great evening everyone :)

Comment by Navy Mom (A-School Mom) on October 3, 2011 at 3:05pm

My son will be leaving for Groton after BC 10/7.  He wasn't sure last time I talked to him when he would be leaving.  I just would like to have a little bit of time with him before he leaves.  Our older son's were both at there A schools before they could start and they kept them busy cleaning and PT, but it was nice to hear from them more often than when they were in BC.

Comment by KathyMmom on October 3, 2011 at 9:39am

Aw danagagirl - that makes me so sad.  We are getting ready to send our son from BC on 10/7 to Groton and BESS on 10/8, but apparently his actual school doesn't start until 10/22 (anticiapated grad 12/16, but seems like quite a few don't make that first date).  ugh!  I asked him what he might be doing during that down time and he said, 'PT and cleaning stuff.'  I am afraid this will be the worst time for him as he won't be working on the stuff he wants to be doing, which may result in homesickness as well.  Is that kind of delay normal?  Acutally, I know he will be okay, but I might lose my mind trying to figure out where he will be when!  lol 

Comment by Nana Donna (nanaTo2Saliors) on October 2, 2011 at 10:45am

Danagirl  what a sad story about your son being so lonely.  I have noticed that they go through that now and then.  Sometimes my grandson sounds great and other times he is very homesick.  He has been in Groton since May and still has not even started A school.  We are hoping he will be able to get to come home for Thanksgiving for a short leave.  But I am the same and so is his Mom if we didn't live so far and were rich we would be there to visit him often

Comment by danagagirl on October 2, 2011 at 7:05am

Val  - so glad he got to visit family. My son was pitiful Friday..when he said all his friends were gone, I told him " I'd come see him (I wish)" and he said please tomorrow..broke my heart..my baby does need me ;) I told him if I didn't have to work and/or was rich..wouldn't even be a question! Can't wait until he is done with his Sub school seems like he has been gone forever. But he has to get there first!

Comment by Val-ACD-(ship 12 div 034) on October 1, 2011 at 8:35am

Hi danagagirl,

Thanks for your encouragement!!  Yes, his time at Fort Lee was wonderful (spoiled us being close to home), his time in CT has been fantastic (close to grandparents), and then he gets to stop home again after BESS grad.   He also made plans to fly to PA to see his other grandparents before coming home and yesterday we found out that grandpa has a tumor and very ill.  We are rejoicing that he planned that trip out to see them.      We all have so much t be proud of as we see our sailors maturing through this molding process.   May we uphold them all in prayer as they continue on in the path laid before them.     Blessings and love to all.     

Comment by danagagirl on October 1, 2011 at 6:36am

Val - I understand how that works. My sister was in the military and we are from Ga..she wanted overseas as her first two picks and west coast as her third, and she got stationed in Kings Bay Ga (and this was 24 years ago). So I know it hasn't changed. I am just keeping positive for him. I know a lot has to do with their rate as well. He was just down because everyone else in his class got orders and left and he is the lone one remaining with no def plans to leave yet. It can make it frustrating for him. On a good note though: he graduated his A school in Ft. Lee and got Honor Graduate and Accelerated Petty Officer :) and his CSS Certificates! So proud :)

 

Comment by Val-ACD-(ship 12 div 034) on September 30, 2011 at 8:55pm

What a crazy day - the first call we got this morning was my son was going to San Diego and after investigating the whereabouts of the sub he was assigned to (USS Helena), we found out it is now in Norfolk so he will be going there.   He got his 2nd choice after all.   God truly answered my prayers and kept him on the east coast  - Norfolk is  less than 2 hours from home!!   NDG Groton if you fly into Richmond you are welcome to stay at our home and then drive down to Norfolk.   Be glad to house any submariner families flying into Virginia.       Norfolk is a busy area but there is a lot to see down there.     Anyone have anyone on or going to the USS Helena??

Comment by Nancy on September 30, 2011 at 7:36pm

Cheri, thanks for all of the info. I know that driving in Chicago was much easier than LA or San Francisco, so nice to hear that Boston is ok driving wise.

Are you in the LA area? I am up in the Bay Area, but was born in LA.

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