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Comment by Sue 21 minutes ago

Happy Thanksgiving to all our LO's and all of you. We have so much to be thankful for. My goodness, I had all that I wanted to say at the tip of my tongue and have now drawn a blank.

So with that, for all traveling today or this weekend, safe travels. Those heading to Newport, enjoy.

My thoughts and prayers are with all our LO's and our new Ensigns as they embark on each new stage of this journey.

Victoria, another wonderful story that can get any one teary eyed! Safe travels for Emily.

Comment by Victoria 6 hours ago

Hello All! I am soooo out of the loop on OCS happenings. I have done my best to catch up. Emily's great grandfather passed on Saturday and the family has been abuzz trying to arrange the funeral around Thanksgiving, the minister going out of town and Emily's departure. Though it made for a chaotic week at home I am ever so thankful that she was able to attend his funeral yesterday. Today we packed her car and off she headed for Virginia. She was originally supposed to travel with another Intel Ensign who was flying into Dallas but that fell through leaving her to drive alone. I put up quite a fuss but the independence she had before OCS has blossomed fully and she would not entertain any of my concerns. She made it to Little Rock tonight and has maps in hand for tomorrows segment of the journey. I guess saying goodbye will become a continuing anthem for a navy mom or dad. I better get used to it!

On Tuesday night of her visit, we were invited to be dinner guests at the Dallas Country Club. We are not members there. Emily was a waitress there for two years during college. They LOVED her. Many of the members wrote religiously to her during OCS. She arrived in her uniform and it was as if a celebrity had rolled into the room on a red carpet. Members had found out about her being invited and they showed up in droves to hug her, shake her hand, take her picture and congratulate her. Even the waitstaff all lined up to congratulate one of their own " who done good!" One sweet waitress shook her hand and it was obvious Emily didn't recognize her. She introduced herself by name then said, " I was your replacement. I needed to meet the girl everyone talks about!" It was amazing how proud these members were of their little waitress that now stood before them an Ensign in the US Navy. I was one proud mama!!! On a funny note, she always told me that when she would get discouraged at OCS she would always think about serving meat loaf the rest of her life....new found strength would always surface!!!

Happy Thanksgiving everyone!! Prayers to all at OCS. Prayers to all who are at home supporting them!!

Comment by Leanne 7 hours ago

No word yet, coralreef. Maybe they'll get to call tomorrow?

Narnian, wish I was going with you! Give Sam a big hug for us.

Happy Thanksgiving everyone. I am so thankful for all of you!

Comment by Narnian 7 hours ago

Looking forward to meeting some of you on Sunday. Happy Thanksgiving everyone!

Comment by coralreef 9 hours ago

anyone hear from an LO today...checking on ORLP and PFA for 07.

Comment by tiffant 10 hours ago

Happy Thanksgiving to everyone, I hope you all have a wonderful day tomorrow!

Comment by Tarheelmom 16 hours ago

Yes, it's for sure this time....Tyler will be home for Thanksgiving!! He's due to pull in the driveway any minute!! YAYY! Don't think he will be here long but since I didn't think he would be here at all....it's all good!! Also get to see LaurenM and her Ensign....Matthew tomorrow, as he is spending the holiday with her and her parents live minutes from us! Very excited to finally meet her and also a bonus to get to see Matthew....one of my OCS angels, you know!!
Allie is FINALLY all better! They've patched things up at least for the time being so at least we won't have her crying all over the turkey tomorrow!! ( : Life is such a roller coaster when you have kids....regardless of their ages! FYI....my oldest, Matthew, is GOOD!! No drama there and he will be here tomorrow so I will have all my chicks in the nest!! WOOOOO HOOOOO!!! To those that won't...I am sooooo sorry and wish you a blessed day!!! I have much to be thankful for....most of all that I have a wonderful family, a lot of friends....especially my new navyformoms ones, and a GOD that is big enough to give my problems to and watches over my loved ones and me all the time! He provides me with comfort and strength and even takes care of the details in my life! WOW....could a girl ask for more than all that????

OCS Candidates are in my prayers daily as are you all!!

Happy Thanksgiving Everyone!!

Comment by irishmom 17 hours ago

Happy Thanksgiving to all. Feeling sad that my son won't be home this year. Looking forward to Christmas visit.

Comment by Narnian 17 hours ago

Thank you MaraJade for the pointers on driving up to OCS. I'm really glad I checked my insurance card because the one I had in my wallet was old. Now to make sure my name is on the car registration. I think of the one I'm planning to drive as my husband's car and for the life of me I can't remember whether I'm on the registration. Everyone have a wonderful Thanksgiving!

Comment by MareandLivy 19 hours ago

There is a lot going on today! Good luck to 07! Coralreef, I know your girl can do it..I have every confidence in her!! Hope good news comes to all of you today or soon!! Happy Thanksgiving to everyone as well! Coralreef if you see my Adam, make him tell you what he is thankful for!

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