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Comment by Oleander on September 2, 2015 at 9:44am

Morning Anne! 

You're not rambling - I love it! I find the more we "talk" the more we all have in common and that's helped me a lot! My uncle was Army - retired now, a 2 star General but I wasn't raised in a military family so my learning curve has been straight up, LOL. Prior to my daughter enlisting her boyfriend of 2 years was a Marine - that helped me understand a lot too as we watched his journey from before BC, through A school, and into sniper training. But still ... so much to learn, so much to experience from this side as a mom.

So he'll be in SD on a destroyer! I don't think we're supposed to give ship names etc on this site but we could private message each other, or exchange emails for more detailed conversations if you want. My daughter's best friend has just been re-assigned to a destroyer in SD. Funny story - she and "C" left Nevada on the same plane for BC but didn't know each other. They ended up on the same ship in BC, same Div, have the same jobs and were actually bunk mates! Unheard of. They became good friends helping each other thru the tough times, then went to A School together where they ended up on the same ship and roommates! Now both are stationed in SD. Initially both were assigned to amphibs but recently C was reassigned as her ship was over manned. 

Hawaii is spectacular. We travel there for business 2 or 3 times a year and last November we toured Pearl Harbor. What an experience! 

I'm so sorry to hear about losing a child. I literally can not imagine. You're a strong mom and obviously a very good one -supportive, thoughtful. I wonder if your Navy son now has a very special guardian angel watching over him. I believe that!

My daughter and I are very close too. She's my baby (by a long shot), She is my "surprise child" LOL. Her older sister and brother were 17 and 14 years old when she was born. Ooops! She and I shared a love of horses and when she was 10 began competing in an equestrian sport. We traveled together had many many mother-daughter trips. When she left for bc it felt like part of me was suddenly gone. Moms on these sites get it, but most people - even family members - don't. She didn't go away to college. She went away to a new life and joined a family that I'm not part of. Don't get me wrong, we're still close and talk every day whether phone call or text. 

I'm going to send you a friend request. No pressure, but if you want to talk in more detail about where our Sailors are, etc we can send each other messages rather than here on the comment wall.

Whoa - this was a book!

Comment by Anne on September 2, 2015 at 8:00am

Oleander, Thanks for the reply. Actually read it a few times at work(3rd shift), one of my co workers is a Navy veteran. He made a comment last nite and I bawled like a baby!! I agree with you on the roller coaster ride of emotions, it's start to pick up speed for me. I was fine when he was at A school at GL, I only live an hour and a half away, so I got to visit and he came home twice. And almost every nite around 930 he would call. It was always in the back of my mind that he was leaving. It's been really difficult to let go, he's my baby! But I also had him after the death of his older brother who was under a year. My son and I have always been close.
When he told me about enlisting. I pushed for Army. My dad was Army. But when he said Navy, I told him Grandpa's up there shaking his head!! But I encouraged him, could see how excited he was! My brother in law is Navy and is at Tinker.
My son is like your daughter. He's so independent, responsible and is still so excited about how his life is going. And his confidence is thru the roof!!
He is going on a destroyer, he meets up with it in San Diego and right away out to sea for some months. He has a terrific sponsor who is mentoring him. I know I'm planning on a trip to Pearl Harbor in a year as long as there isn't any conflicts with his schedule.
I'm gonna stop rambling for now, just got home and three dogs are staring at me for food!!

Comment by Oleander on September 1, 2015 at 12:15pm

Hi Anne. Hang in there! - it's ok to lose it for awhile - especially not in front of him. We mom's have to stick together through all of this. I thought my daughter leaving for BC was going to be the hardest thing ever - silly me. I just didn't realize that the roller coaster continues. So many emotions, so many peaks and valleys. 

My daughter is in San Diego, she reported 8/5 and tho there was a shaky beginning with a few crew members, she's found her groove and loves her job. I've felt much more peaceful knowing she's enjoying her life and becoming a strong, independent and even more honorable person. Our world needs more people like your son and my daughter.

What type of ship is he on? My daughter is on an Amphibious Assault. Is he home with you now? Enjoy every second and every hug. They need our strength as much as our love as they head out on this huge adventure.

Comment by Anne on September 1, 2015 at 8:09am

My son got his orders for Hawaii and is leaving in a week. He's being deployed right away. So excited for him but I also have so many questions and concerns. I've been doing good so far but I'm starting to lose it. I have no idea when I'll see him again!

Comment by Oleander on August 11, 2015 at 8:07pm

Marinero, my daughter graduated A School the 6th of July. She was told for weeks she'd have orders before the end of school but they didn't come until the 14th. She was lucky, she had friends who were on hold for 2-3 months, but for her that 1 week was torture. I agree with kaymarie - tell him to keep busy. My daughter volunteered at the USO also. Not only did she have a lot of fun but her days were full. It helped her a lot.

Comment by kaymarie on August 11, 2015 at 7:46pm

My DC was on hold for 3 months after bc.  He kept busy on base by volunteering at the USO and also volunteering to help out the CO in his barracks.  Your Sailor needs to keep busy so he doesn't get board. 

Comment by MarianneKT's Mom on August 11, 2015 at 3:51pm

marinero2014 - Not sure what to tell you.  When my daughter graduated, she knew before she cam home on leave.  Katie was sent to Sasebo Japan.  Was he told he was 'on hold'?

Comment by marinero2014 on August 11, 2015 at 2:11pm

He graduated DC last week and still does not have orders.  How long will it be before he is told where he is going?  

Comment by Oleander on August 6, 2015 at 12:38pm

Hi everyone. Well, she's off! My daughter reported to her ship in San Diego yesterday. 12 days of leave went by in a blink and by the end of it she was very sad to leave. Lots of tears and hugs. DC3 has been a supportive sponsor but my sailor is feeling very out of place even though many of the DC's on board are women. I'm sure that's normal being the new kid and all. And so another chapter starts....

Comment by Oleander on July 23, 2015 at 11:51am

My daughter leaves GL today and is on her way home for 12 days of leave before reporting to SD! Very exciting! 

She spoke with a DC on her ship yesterday and discovered that she'll be the 4th DC on board from Nevada! What are the odds?

Have a wonderful day everyone!

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