Hi frm Bama...My son is @ GreatLakes Naval Base

Mrs Sparky! I got the phone call from OHare airport and he called his girlfriend last Saturday - she said he sounded very, very sad - soooo I'm kinda glad I missed that one. Have already sent him a bunch of cards - YOU can do this and I'm PROUD of you kinda stuff - with pre-made address labels so it will be easier for him to write home. He took a 700 minute calling card from costco with him but I have a feeling that his girlfriend will be hearing from him more than me Next on my list is to get stamps and mail them to him. Oh Man! I hate you missed that call. Join us ... http://www.navy-parents.com/contact.htm Lots of crying parents with lots of shoulders and encouragement. Wayne will graduate one month after your son on 3-10-06. Tell your son I'm proud of him and THANK YOU - I've added your family to my prayer list. - hugs & prayers - dea

My husband is a chief in the Navy and stationed at Great Lakes. We actually live across the street from the "boot camp" side od the base. i can see "companies" marching all the time. My little brother went to boot camp there in June and our next door neighbor was an RDC and he used to always check on my brother for me. For the companies, it's not as bad because the school house and everything is all right in their divisions-for the most part. If I can get thur it, your son can. I went to Navy boot camp in Orlando 12 years ago! You should really be proud of what your son has chosen to do with his life Jeannie 244/117

Jeannie! Thanks for the reply! I am sooo PROUD of him - just missing him but I know he will be fine. I read your profile - AWESOME! Keeping you in my thoughts and prayers for the TT to be approved and soon. How's your brother doing now? Enjoying Navy life? - hugs & prayers - dea