Blessings on all my NFM's . . .

[Joyce Tucson Mom]

I am continually thankful for the connections and friendships that I've made here at NFM . . .
May every one of you have a joyful holiday and many blessings shower down upon you and yours:)!
GIANT HUGS:)!

[Angie F.- WA: HM mom]

WARMER weather Lynn Dear?!!? Surely you jest. :) Didn't CC move to Chicago? They may be the only place that has more snow than we do here in WA! Aha, so you are still hanging around, peeking in on us. Can't help yourself, huh? You do love us! So wonderful to "see" you. =) Hope all has gone well with the move. I never got to say farewell on your "Anchors' Aweigh" post, so here's my chance...

What a surprise to log on and find you were leaving! Now I have to resort to bugging Elle on Monday mornings to make sure she has 101 comments in her box to read! Not to mention, ask her dumb tech questions that she'll have to redirect to ning. LOL Won't be the same, but I'll adjust. I'm sure she is going to do a fabulous job and I for one will assist and support any way I can ('bulldog" reporting for duty. :) ) because you would expect no less of your 9500 + moms. :) Catherine, your warmth, humor and friendly, personal touches added a wonderful dimension to this site and you will be/are missed. So, do drop in and check on us from time to time and let us know what's new in your life. Wow, if you two decide to start a family sometime, that is going to be the biggest cyber baby shower ever!! hee, hee

[carols_kitchen]

where did you get this picture? It's a hoot!

[Joyce Tucson Mom]

Catherine, what a GREAT Christmas gift:)! I'm so happy to hear from you and know that things are going well for you in the 'Windy City' . . . and LOL, glad you made it 'home' for the holidays, hee-hee:)!

[Steve's Mom]

"Each friend represents a world in us, a world possibly not born until they arrive, and it is only by this meeting that a new world is born."

[Joyce Tucson Mom]

Shell, that is a BEAUTIFUL quote . . . I LOVE the imagery:)! You have been so many blessings to me I can't even begin to count them . . . your knowledge and resources are amazing!!! Thank you for being there for me and SOOOO many others:)!

[Joyce Tucson Mom]

TK . . . LOVE you BUNCHES!!!!! This has got to be one of the 'front-runners' for our NFM theme song (just don't want to leave out the dads - LOL!) Now, just picture over 9500 of us along side of them . . . and (BTW) MY outfit would be blue, hee-hee:)! THANK you for always bringing a smile to my face:)!

[Mona Lisa Harris]

Hi Joyce and all, I and all my family and friends lite our candles and it was ever so peace full. I hope all of our Sailors and their familys have a wonderful and peaceful day. Love Mona Lisa

[Joyce Tucson Mom]

Mona Lisa, I'm so looking forward to meeting you SOON . . . maybe we should follow the lead of the Florida group and start getting together for lunch every other month - hmmmmm . . . Thank you for that mental picture of peace:)!

[Marianne T]

From the first get-together that I had with some of the moms here there was an immediate connection like no other. We may all come from different places, but there is one common bond that connects us all and that is our children. If it weren't for their dedication and respect for their country to serve in our military today, none of us would have even met. I have cried, laughed, grieved and shared with alot of you and I continue to to that because there is comfort here everytime I log on! Thanks to all of our military men and women especially all those sailors, soldiers and airman that we know who serve through our group here. I love you all and thank you all!!!!! Happy Holidays and a Happy, safe, healthy and peaceful New Year to all!
Thanks Joyce!

[Joyce Tucson Mom]

Marianne, meeting in person certainly strengthens the bond we have . . . it's hard to believe all the connections that have grown in such a short time (less than a year!) You have summed it up perfectly - Thank you:)!

[Angie F.- WA: HM mom]

Nicely said Marianne! Joyce, I do hope that in person element comes together even more this year for everyone. I personally cannot wait to meet and HUG you in person next Sept. at the 3 day Cancer walk. Even if I just crew with my special Sistah TK, I know it will be the most fun I've had in a while! =) Just want to say thanks to you my friend. You always know just when to drop in with a Giant Hug and brighten up a long day! Loved the "6 degrees of Separation thread", that was a blast and it really did serve to show how interconnected we really are all in this new world of military/Navy families. Happy New Year everyone. :-) Can't wait to hit 10,000!

[Mo (Shane's Mom)]

Happy Holidays to you as well!!! May our sailors and their families be blessed and stay safe throughout the holidays and beyond.

Mo