Son called today and says all coming together as a team now. So much pride in his voice and I'm so proud of him and all who so bravely go to serve. God bless them all.
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Yes indeed--very proud of our new Sailor! Our whole life was on hold today after my wife found out on NFM that 281-284 went through BS last night, just waiting on his call. Congratulations to your son and can't wait to see them marching by at PIR!
Hi tim, it's been over a month since my last call. the letters say mine in fine and that's about it, lol Few more days and this stage should be over, next week can't come fast enough.
Thanks for replying Ricky and hope to hear from Otto too. I'm afraid the phone calls we got in the beginning just made us expect more. We weren't prepared for this much silence. We're living for the Thursday mail at this point. He says all going good in his very brief letters so can't ask for more than that. We're now keeping busy with finalizing our plans. printing out our base passes for the rental car tonight and making a list of what to bring. Next week coming fast!
Yes Tim, the calls were nice, that should have helped them with home sickness and the empty nest syndrome for us parents. Our wednesday mail call came a few minutes ago, Thursday. 3rd PFA passed! He passed the second PFA but I was still worried about the 3rd, I shouldn't worry but I have to, must be the dad syndrome. Check list, Hotel, check...cash, credit card, check...Gate Pass, printed. Now all we need is that immortal phone call "I'm A Sailor", then packing and hitting the road for a nice, short, 10 hr drive. My B-day is the 10th, so this will be the best present ever. Hope to see you there!
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It's official, We are Proud Parents of a New U.S. Sailor!!
Congrats. My son is in Div 283. Glad that they completed Battle Stations last night. Ready for PIR.
Thanks, Tim. Yes they are brother divisions. Glad to hear from you too. Yes, next Friday will be a great day!!!!
Hi tim, it's been over a month since my last call. the letters say mine in fine and that's about it, lol Few more days and this stage should be over, next week can't come fast enough.
Yes Tim, the calls were nice, that should have helped them with home sickness and the empty nest syndrome for us parents. Our wednesday mail call came a few minutes ago, Thursday. 3rd PFA passed! He passed the second PFA but I was still worried about the 3rd, I shouldn't worry but I have to, must be the dad syndrome. Check list, Hotel, check...cash, credit card, check...Gate Pass, printed. Now all we need is that immortal phone call "I'm A Sailor", then packing and hitting the road for a nice, short, 10 hr drive. My B-day is the 10th, so this will be the best present ever. Hope to see you there!
Tim I put it in a letter for my SR to see if he knows yours, but it will be next week before I hear anything.
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