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Comment by Beth on February 23, 2011 at 6:43pm

Marilyn, Congrats to your son!!!!  You must be so proud...I wish him luck in all that he does!

Comment by Marilyn on February 22, 2011 at 9:38am

Hi Beth, My son graduates from OCS on March 11th.  Things are much better now for him but I know that the first couple weeks he struggled.  Hearing from him more now, he is so confident and proud, and he never fails to mention that part of his duties now is to help the younger(newer) guys coming in.  He did not pass one of his first big inspections and was really bummed, but they stick together and help each other through the next.  It was really tough not hearing from him, but I just prayed that God would help take care of him and He came though!  We are counting the days until we get to head to Newport!

Comment by Beth on February 22, 2011 at 7:25am

Thanks for the info!!!  And it's always great to hear from a Boiler!  My other son is at IU...talk about friendly competition between family members!  I think I'll go ahead and reserve rooms for the May 13th graduation...I'd love to stay at the Lodge, and I'm afraid it will book up fast!

Comment by navymom9875 on February 22, 2011 at 1:20am

Welcome Beth!  Glad to have you on board!

My son graduated in early January with the 04-11 class.  We stayed on base for graduation at the Navy lodge and I highly recommend it.  It was so convenient to all the graduation activities and very reasonably priced. Here is the link: https://www.navy-lodge.com/lodge_page.html?p_lodge_number=30

You can make the reservation in advance and if for some reason your son's graduation date changes you can just change it.  I see that your son went to Purdue.  I'm an alum also and live in West Lafayette. Boiler Up!   If you have other questions don't hesitate to ask, that's why we're here!

Comment by Tiramisu on February 22, 2011 at 12:02am

Beth...we can chat a bit if you want...look at the icon on the bottom right...I'll send you a message there, okay?

Comment by Tiramisu on February 22, 2011 at 12:01am

Hi, Beth...my son is at OCS now too...a few weeks ahead of yours.  So, I don't have alot of experience, but I know how you feel.  I know the first couple of weeks are the hardest for you because of the lack of communication.  What we've learned is the "no news is good news" idea.  Really.  If things are not going well for someone in the first week or two (medical issues, whatever) they will  get to call home.  So, every day that you don't hear from him, at least at the beginning, is good news for you.  Try to hang on to that thought.  Best wishes. 

Comment by Beth on February 21, 2011 at 11:59pm

Does anyone know how much in advance I should contact the Navy Lodge in order to get a couple of rooms for graduation?  As long as there aren't any issues, my son should graduate May 13th...and does anyone know prices or phone numbers for the lodge?

Comment by Beth on February 21, 2011 at 11:38pm

Hi!  My son began his 12 week OCS journey yesterday...I'm so excited for him, but I am missing him and worrying about him.  I know he will be fine, but not being able to hear him say he's fine has me up at night!  I am on the Facebook site for the 10-11 class...it's a great site, but I feel a little out of place...I'm a mom, and everyone else seems to be girlfriends or wives!  As a matter of fact, my son's girlfriend is on it!  Well, if anyone has any words of wisdom for a mother...or if anyone has a son or daughter who has already graduated, please pass it along!

 

Comment by Marilyn on February 16, 2011 at 6:06pm

Thanks Sue, I'll get my other half right on that tonight!!!!

Comment by egbot on February 16, 2011 at 9:50am

Good luck to all of you with family entering and currently in OCS. My son graduated OCS Newport in August and now has very fond memories of it!! The graduation and everything leading up to it was so special and memorable. Savor every moment, take tons of pictures and bring tissues!!

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