Empowering Fellow MidMoms and MidDads -Navigating the USNA Journey Together
Time... time is a very valuable commodity especially at the Naval Academy and especially during Plebe Summer and Plebe Year. Invariably, your Plebe will not have enough of it to go around and will have to choose something to sacrifice that will not get his full attention and invariably garner the ire of the Detailers. …
As I have mentioned before and talk about in my book, A USNA MOM'S JOURNAL, when our USNA journey began I was feeling sad, empty, and felt like crying for no reason. In a way, as parents, we are grieving the sudden separation.... We have given our most treasured possession to USNA. There are so …
ONE WEEK DOWN and so many of you are probably glued to your computers trying to catch a glimpse of your Plebe. Many parents may feel like they have a "hole in their heart" and find that the separation has been much harder than expected. Some may be rethinking this Academy thing.... Know that you …
As you begin your journey, I am sure that you have lots of questions. I know that our family certainly did and we were so fortunate as to have many experienced mentors that came alongside us to help prepare our family for the big day. I will try to post once or twice per week …
My family’s journey has come to an end at USNA. Our last Mid commissioned as a member of the Class of 2020. Thinking about what that means and where I am going to pour my energy next is at the top of my list with prayers for clarity and wisdom. The other thing I have …
Some things change and some stay the same... I-Day marks the beginning of the unique journey that is USNA. It is an emotional day for both parent and incoming Plebe and also marks the beginning of a rollercoaster of emotions that make the journey unique. It is designed to train our young men and women …
You may or may not find that your Plebe-to-be has become very introspective, quiet, perhaps withdrawn or even downright argumentative or moody. I can tell you that it is a normal reaction. They have the weight of their decision on their shoulders right now as they prepare to embark on their journey, and the seriousness …
I realized that the moment my first incoming Plebe took the Oath of Office and said "I do!" almost seven years ago that he said it on behalf of our family as well. Our family's life changed to the single focus of supporting our children - we were also saying "I do!" to the oath …
Continue reading "“I Do” – Two Little Words that Changed Our Lives"
Based on the book, A USNA Mom's Journal: Plebe Summer through Commissioning and Beyond! What You Need to Know, by AN Shine. A word that I have heard a lot in the past few weeks is grace - give each other grace as we all navigate these circumstances that are unprecedented, uncharted waters, and that …
Continue reading "How do We Find the Way Forward from Here?"
