Comments on: Signed, Sealed, Not Yet Delivered

By: seadreamstudio

seadreamstudio — Mon, 22 Aug 2011 21:22:34 +0000

sounds familiar! my son is a future nuke… in his 3rd week of boot camp right now!!♥

By: Mrs J

Mrs J — Fri, 25 Feb 2011 22:24:29 +0000

I’m a Navy Mom too! My daughter was looking into the Medical field and there were no openings. She then decided on MA (Master @ Arms = Military Police). She graduated BC in May 2010, tech school in San Antonio, then off to Europe for the rest of her enlistment. She is loving every day of it (even though BC was really hard for her). She had decided to change her career objectives to Law Enforcement (she had to qualify for and carries M-16, Rifle, and Glock 19)and has even mentioned she wouldn’t mind being a gunners mate!? She had made a wonderful decision and her family is very proud of her!!

By: Kelly Barnes

Kelly Barnes — Tue, 08 Feb 2011 20:41:03 +0000

Hi, I just want to tell you, My Grandpa was in the Navy, My Dad in the Air Force and my “little brother” is currently serving in the South Pacific in the Navy. He has 6 months to go and he is retired ! Its not easy being a military family. Theres alot of worry, anxiety, fear, ( he went to Fallejah with the Seabees in 2004) But there is its benefits too. He earned a college degree, it made him a man, he laerned a trade and it made us stronger as a family. As a family, we dont take each other for granted. We value our time together as a family when he is home on leave. It will be hard, but what ever you do, support ( not that you wouldnt) him. I love your blog by the way. Kelly P.s. Ross, thank you for your service.

By: carmeno

carmeno — Sat, 15 Jan 2011 16:02:50 +0000

Kids can give you unexpected “surprises”. I had my finger crossed that selective service would not make a come back until my son turned 25 (3 generations of Army in my family). He turned 25 and what happened? He decided to join the Army. Lucky for me, the recluter kept telling him how he would be get to get lots of “action”, not exactly in the military if you get my drift. I raised him on my own, after my divorce, so I taught him better. The next recluter over was Air Force, who told him all the right things (I could breathe, way safer than the Army). He “left” the Air Force to study engineering through VA and is now doing an internship in the same Air Force base as a civilian.

By: lyzcollins

lyzcollins — Fri, 26 Nov 2010 15:10:57 +0000

I am a Navy mom and a Veteran and, once like you, a service member’s wife. Like you, my son is a Nuke. Your blog made me smile and cry at the same time.

By: Brad McCulley

Brad McCulley — Tue, 23 Nov 2010 21:55:38 +0000

That was a great story! As I was reading it I said to myself “oh poor him, very few people do better 2nd time around on the ASVAB” but he did. Good on ‘im! I did the same thing when I was in high school (though not so lucky re-taking the ASVAB) and it all turned out ok. Bravo Zulu and much luck in his new career.

By: cinderbama

cinderbama — Sun, 14 Nov 2010 17:09:46 +0000

My youngest decided this past summer to withdrawn from college and enlist in the Navy. We are an old military family, but most are Army or Air Force. It feels differently when it’s your kid instead of your husband. My son has a ship date in March but they have now told him he may get orders as soon as two weeks. I’m hoping we make it through Thanksgiving. He will be Electronics Tech – Fire Control. Since we are from Alabama I don’t think he realizes how cold Great Lakes is going to be this winter!

Reading about Ross’ adventures (and yours as his mom) have really helped me know what to expect. Thank you for sharing Suzanne.

By: Samantha

Samantha — Tue, 21 Sep 2010 03:24:42 +0000

I have LOVED reading all about Ross, I’m the girlfriend(of 4 years) of a recruit and reading all of this has help me so much. I have 16 days until my recruit’s graduation and it’s getting really hard but all of your stories have helped. My recruit is also doing the Nuke thing, and though he only took the ASVAB once, I was skeptical about him getting into that. I really like that you put some excerpts of Ross’ letters, that very cool of you. You’ve definitely helped with worrying about my recruit. I have gotten 4 letters and 2 calls and it just is too little communication, which I’m sure you can understand and felt that way. But, thank you for sharing your’s and Ross’ boot camp experience, I hope he is still doing well in the Nuke program.
-Samantha, FL.

By: Wendy

Wendy — Mon, 19 Jul 2010 02:21:58 +0000

As the wife of a wonderful man who has served his country in the Navy for 29 years, I wish your young man all the best, he is in for some hard work and some great times as well making friendships that will last his lifetime… May he always be blessed and safe.

By: cassandra plouvier

cassandra plouvier — Sat, 17 Jul 2010 19:36:45 +0000

Good luck to your son and your family (and thanks for all the awesome receipes!!!). I have served in the Navy for 9 years as of yesterday and am glad everyday that I did it. Your son is in for an adventure!!!