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Comment by Christine-Christian's proud mom on December 15, 2009 at 8:42pm

thanks gals! I know he'll appreciate it in the long run. Right now he sees his bootcamp buddy who's in Virginia Beach for A school, his girlfriend has visited him in VB at least 2 times now, so I know he was thinking Norfolk would be closer to his sweetie, but she wants to get out of SC so she may have that opportunity when the time comes, we'll see. He's talked to Master Chief and is starting to come around, Master Chief said it was an excellent opportunity for his career so he's starting to think more positive and I really think he's excited about coming home to warmer weather...not like Great Lakes right now....freezing cold! A school graduation is Thursday, today was final class, he passed with 90 so he missed out on his first crow but he can take the test in March, he'll be fine. Friday he's off to SC to visit his sweetie, then home on the 23rd! Can't wait.

Comment by MommaBecky on December 15, 2009 at 10:25am

That's great Christine! Close to home is better and he will be glad later! Enjoy having him home for Christmas.
Navy Hugs,
Becky

Comment by Kelly **gunnerJ's mom** on December 14, 2009 at 10:50pm

that's great christine. honestly though, if he's a california boy norfolk will get pretty cold come winter. he may be happy in the end. lol....if he wants to change, maybe later he can go somewhere else.

Comment by Christine-Christian's proud mom on December 14, 2009 at 10:42pm

Hey ladies...hope this finds all well. Christian called today with his orders, he's coming home to CA, San Diego, USS Nimitz. He's a little upset now because he wanted Norfolk to be close to his sweetheart, but she'll have to understand that this is his job and he goes where the Navy says. At least he's not going to Iceland or someplace like that (not that Iceland is bad, just very remote). Now she'll have to think of reasons to come visit us in CA! I'm sorry he didn't get his duty station of choice, but am glad he's homeward bound.

Comment by Kathleen~Jonis' Ma*** on December 12, 2009 at 10:35pm

TY....MammaBecky...I'm sure gonna try....

Comment by MommaBecky on December 12, 2009 at 3:46pm

Adam called yesterday. He arrived safely in Bahrain, has a roomie that he likes, and has already petted a camel!! :)

Christine, that same song just chokes me up everytime. I think about all the families that won't get to be with their military children at all through the holidays and it is so hard. Best wishes for your time with Christian over Christmas.

A great project idea for scouts....Our high school sunday school class did a drive to collect used cell phones to send to Cell Phones for Soldiers and we collected 100. That's 6000 minutes that will be sent in prepaid cards (60 mins each) overseas so soldiers can call home this Christmas. It's not much but every little bit helps.

Kathleen, enjoy those 16 days with Jonis!!

Comment by Christine-Christian's proud mom on December 8, 2009 at 11:11pm

Thank you everyone for the congrats! I've passed them onto Christian and he says "thank you all".
Becky, tell your son Gods speed for me and he'll be in prayers. I listen to the radio and they're playing Christmas music now, but the song that really gets me is "I'll Be Home For Christmas" where they have the holiday greetings from soldiers serving abroad, gets me choked up everytime I hear it!
Gotta scoot, get my younger son from his scout meeting! Blessings to all always and much love also!

Comment by Kelly **gunnerJ's mom** on December 8, 2009 at 1:30pm

that's wonderful kathleen. is he towards the end of his time there(most do 2 yrs?) or did he just get there?

Comment by Kathleen~Jonis' Ma*** on December 7, 2009 at 1:28pm

Jonis willl be home in 22 days for 16 days.... He & I are making plans from Texas to Japan.... Makes for some very interesting conversations....

Comment by Kelly **gunnerJ's mom** on December 6, 2009 at 10:17pm

Congrats to your sailor christine!
i'm sure you are proud as you should be! that's wonderful. hope he gets the assignment he wants and hope everyone has a wonderful holiday!

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