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Comment by Mrs. Andy 7 hours ago

Hello Everyone!

Haven't been on here since Dec 7th -- just wanted to share my experiences since then. We left Minnesota on Dec 8th during that bad blizzard in the Midwest and headed to GC. Our son graduated Power School and was moving to BS on Dec 10th. We got into GC LATE on Dec 9th and left with him on Dec 10th for BS. Got to BS and stayed in the Saratoga Springs area for 4 days while we helped him find a place to live and get settled. We left on Dec 16th and drove back to Minnesota in much better driving conditions. In all we traveled 3800 miles!!! What a trip. Funny thing was that he was not able to come back with us because his leave had not yet been approved -- however, he was able to leave on Dec. 18th and he got in late on Dec 19th. He drove his car home so he was able to miss all the bad weather on the East Coast.

Gini -- Proud Mom -- I understand you live about an 1 1/2 hours from BS. What a beautiful area that is out there.

All of you who have sons/daughters out there -- there is a lot to see and do. I enjoyed walking up and down the main street area of Saratoga Springs looking in all the shops. They have a nice mall there and he ran into a number of guys/girls that were in GC with him. He was lucky to find a room about 4 miles from where they attend their classes--so he is half way between BS and Saratoga Springs.

Pat in IL -- Thanks so much for your offer of a place to stay if we needed one. I thought about you as we drove through the bad weather on the way down but we were so eager to get to SC we just kept plodding along. Unfortunately, due to getting in so late, I was not able to connect with your son. Maybe there will be an opportunity in the future!

Our son is home now for Christmas and will be leaving on Dec 28th to head back to BS. We are in Minneapolis, MN and he will be traveling back through Chicago and then heading through Indiana, Ohio, a bit of Pennsylvania and into New York. If anyone's son/daughter is along that path and needs a ride back to BS -- let me know -- maybe we can work something out.

Minnesota/Iowa is bracing for another blizzard to hit here Wednesday nite through Saturday. We are supposed to be travelling to Iowa to the grandparents house -- WE'LL SEE ABOUT THAT!!!

I wish all of you a very merry and blessed holiday season and a happy and safe New Year. A very special prayer that all of our sailors have safe travels both home and returning to their respective bases. And an extra special prayer to all of those sailors that are apart from their families.

Comment by Sally 8 hours ago

I'm learning to enjoy every second I can spend with my son as this year he's in Ballston Spa with no Christmas break to come home. Miss him but know he is living his life!

Comment by Laurie in WA (Tyler) 15 hours ago

welcome bill's mom! will be looking forward to your stories

Comment by Laurie in WA (Tyler) 15 hours ago

my son is hoping that the bad weather lasts and that his flight back to SC will be cancelled for three days so that he will miss his next test in power school and therefore have to wait for the next power school start up :) he is getting married christmas eve and just wants more time with his new wife

Comment by Krista Envick 18 hours ago

I am so happy for all of you spending time with your sailors. Our sailor stayed behind to study some extra for comps next month. He says he is on a watch shift 12 on 48 off. Enjoy and Happy Holidays. We will miss our sailor but we will head to South Carolina for Power School graduation next month.

Comment by Peggy C. 20 hours ago

My son made it home to NY state this evening, only a day late. Several flight cancellations, delays and plane hopping, but he made. He said they treat you nicely when you are in uniform.

Comment by Diana Irion 22 hours ago

My son made it to Seattle yesterday with no problems. He went to visit his grandparents and girlfriend. I'll see him in Houston after Power School Graduation in January.

Comment by Mamalain 1 day ago

I have enjoyed reading all the HOME FOR CHRISTMAS stories. I googleearthed mt son's address in New York, and as I look at his home, I imagine being there with him, his wife and our grandson. Have a wonderful Christmas with your sailors.
God Bless you everyone......

Comment by lisa (kelton's mom) 1 day ago

my son's second attempt at a flight out went well last night after being cancelled friday night. He made it home safe...clear weather all the way! Prayer works! We picked him up in Houston last night around midnight. Two of his long time friends and his girlfriend went with us, then we all stopped at Denny's and ate Breakfast! They spent the night and I got up this morning and fixed biscuts with sausage gravy and some eggs. It was awsome! Im loving having him home for two weeks! Merry Christmas everyone! I'll continue to pray that all of our sailors return home safely. Enjoy your time with your Sailors!

Comment by Linda K. - Steve's mom 1 day ago

My son made it home to IL last night about 10 after a 16 hour drive shared with a buddy. Fortunately they were able to avoid the NC snow storm by taking the "southern" route through Atlanta instead of going through Asheville. They only encountered rain. He was able to surprise his sister who had just gotten in from NJ. She left earlier than planned to get through NJ and PA before the snow hit, driving as well. Now that they are both here safe and sound, I probably won't get my nightly nukemom fix - but won't need it either! Merry Christmas to all and I pray for quick and safe journeys for those who are still trying to make it home!

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