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Topic: navy help needed
franshade Joined Tue 07/24/07 Posts: 24704	Wed 07/23/08 10:59 AM
when i graduated in 1990 you could have as many people there as you want to. they dont "sell" tickets. see above response by CDaddy however, if you're 5 hrs away and not sure whether others will fly to the graduation site, whats the problem? think you should do and support your daughter (jmo)

johncarl Joined Mon 11/26/07 Posts: 5074	Wed 07/23/08 11:00 AM
I think you should go anyways you've missed out on so much.I know you wanted your other child to go as well but if that isn't possible than you could consider going by yourself .It probaly would mean alot to your daughter yea it looks like i will have to go by myself.i can do that.you see my mom is geting close to death and it would have been good if she could see her one time in 19 years.some thing in life kinda suck hey

ElaineSeekingJerry Joined Thu 05/01/08 Posts: 978	Wed 07/23/08 11:01 AM
Being the 'bigger person' is exasperating and frustrating - but this has got to be one of those times ... do NOT miss this occasion to be there for your daughter (even if it doesn't seem of paramount importance to her now -- it likely will as she ages). Take a deep breath, remind yourself that this is all and only about supporting your daughter, and let the rest go.

lilith401 Joined Wed 10/31/07 Posts: 19593	Wed 07/23/08 11:02 AM
You're daughter is graduating from the Navy? Im sure you're proud and want to share her graduation w/other family members, but dont lose sight that this is your daughters graduation and abide by her wishes (jmo) Ditto. Enjoy her day....

itsmetina Joined Sun 12/09/07 Posts: 18944	Wed 07/23/08 11:02 AM
take some video john at least you will be there to represent the family

franshade Joined Tue 07/24/07 Posts: 24704	Wed 07/23/08 11:02 AM
I think you should go anyways you've missed out on so much.I know you wanted your other child to go as well but if that isn't possible than you could consider going by yourself .It probaly would mean alot to your daughter yea it looks like i will have to go by myself.i can do that.you see my mom is geting close to death and it would have been good if she could see her one time in 19 years.some thing in life kinda suck hey sorry to hear that

johncarl Joined Mon 11/26/07 Posts: 5074	Wed 07/23/08 11:03 AM
well i am in the army however i work hand in hand with the navy on a daily basis and after reading urthread i asked on of the master chiefs and he told me tht like the army u can as much family as u want now to f they all get to sit down thats another story thank you

ElaineSeekingJerry Joined Thu 05/01/08 Posts: 978	Wed 07/23/08 11:03 AM
I think you should go anyways you've missed out on so much.I know you wanted your other child to go as well but if that isn't possible than you could consider going by yourself .It probaly would mean alot to your daughter yea it looks like i will have to go by myself.i can do that.you see my mom is geting close to death and it would have been good if she could see her one time in 19 years.some thing in life kinda suck hey Yeah, that does suck -- sorry to hear about your Mom's ailing health. Relationships can be so complex and the pain very deep. I hope that things will improve for all of you as time progresses - try to stay positive; sounds like you've got all your children's best interests at heart, and that will be rewarded, I truly believe that.

symbelmyne Joined Mon 01/14/08 Posts: 5356	Wed 07/23/08 11:04 AM
when i graduated in 1990 you could have as many people there as you want to. they dont "sell" tickets. ditto for when I went to see my son graduate a few years ago..there were 5 of us, 4 adults and 1 child...

Jules0565 Joined Fri 06/06/08 Posts: 4485	Wed 07/23/08 11:06 AM
I think you should go anyways you've missed out on so much.I know you wanted your other child to go as well but if that isn't possible than you could consider going by yourself .It probaly would mean alot to your daughter yea it looks like i will have to go by myself.i can do that.you see my mom is geting close to death and it would have been good if she could see her one time in 19 years.some thing in life kinda suck hey After graduation your daughter should have "some" free time, no? Talk to her and tell her there are family members that you would like her to meet and set up a cookout/go out to dinner.. something..

johncarl Joined Mon 11/26/07 Posts: 5074	Wed 07/23/08 11:07 AM
bring your family anyway... plan on spending a few days there.. then they can still meet her and get to know her.. even if they cannot go to the graduation... do not miss this opertunity, she has worked so hard to get here.. and you to build this relationship john, no matter the game the ex is playing. be the bigger person and be sure to be there for your daughter... good luck thank you my mom and dad can go for a road trip one way or another.it will do them good to get out of the house.i have lots of vacation time to use and i could not think of a better way to use it.last time i seen my daughter was like 11 years ago.now she wants me.

lilith401 Joined Wed 10/31/07 Posts: 19593	Wed 07/23/08 11:07 AM
I think he said he does not have his daughter's phone number....

johncarl Joined Mon 11/26/07 Posts: 5074	Wed 07/23/08 11:10 AM
when i graduated in 1990 you could have as many people there as you want to. they dont "sell" tickets. ditto for when I went to see my son graduate a few years ago..there were 5 of us, 4 adults and 1 child... you guys are the best at helping on this stuff some times it is hard to just do this stuff in your head.yea it is always ok to ask a question in life and i do all the time.

johncarl Joined Mon 11/26/07 Posts: 5074	Wed 07/23/08 11:12 AM
I think he said he does not have his daughter's phone number.... i do not have her number so i guess the thing to do is take my mom and dad anyway and if my daughter does not want to go off base to see them or what ever i tried.

franshade Joined Tue 07/24/07 Posts: 24704	Wed 07/23/08 11:14 AM
I think he said he does not have his daughter's phone number.... i do not have her number so i guess the thing to do is take my mom and dad anyway and if my daughter does not want to go off base to see them or what ever i tried. great! just be a little optimistic and go prepared to have a great time, be proud and support your daughter. congrats!!!!!

johncarl Joined Mon 11/26/07 Posts: 5074	Wed 07/23/08 11:20 AM
I think he said he does not have his daughter's phone number.... i do not have her number so i guess the thing to do is take my mom and dad anyway and if my daughter does not want to go off base to see them or what ever i tried. great! just be a little optimistic and go prepared to have a great time, be proud and support your daughter. congrats!!!!! i am proud she got her general eds in collage and dropped out to go to the navy.she tested very high in the test and could get any job she wanted.

itsmetina Joined Sun 12/09/07 Posts: 18944	Wed 07/23/08 11:29 AM Edited by itsmetina on Wed 07/23/08 11:29 AM
john i think you should work on getting your daughter's phone number.There's no reason you should have to speak through her mother she's an adult now

oldsage Joined Thu 09/14/06 Posts: 18043	Wed 07/23/08 11:35 AM
In past 15 yrs, have been to a few navy graduation ceremonies. All were open to the public/friends/family. Just show up, notickets given. sounds like other issues at hand. I would abide by the graduate's wants. I would be there, but taking others, might not be cool. My thoughts.