USS Eisenhower- IKE Family

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Comment by Kathryn on November 10, 2009 at 4:06pm

Celeste, Hi how are you?? Haven't seen you here for a while so I'm glad your back. And thanks for posting about Military Family Appreciation month. I too, am so glad to be part of the Navy family and especially this Ike Family, not to mention proud to be an American.

Anne, I know what you mean. They grow up so fast. And we raise them to do just what they did - leave us!!! But knowing that doesn't make it any easier. So hang in there with us and we will all go through this "D" word together and believe it or not have a few laughs along the way.

Tatiana, Thank you for posting that letter. Wow - what an awesome thing for that LCDR to do. I am glad that he knows that he can't do what he has to do with out a lot of other sailors doing their jobs too. It is truly a team effort.
Can I ask one favor of you please? Please copy it, delete it and then paste it again without the last name of the LCDR. We aren't supposed to mention last names on here. Don't want anyone to miss seeing it, but don't want the Administrator to have to say something or delete it herself. Thanks.

Comment by Tatiana on November 10, 2009 at 4:04pm

Anne R- I'm sure it happens to all of us. I also saw the memorial and cried all the way. You can't help but fear to be in that position one day. W e all just have to stay strong for our sake and for them too.

Comment by Anne R on November 10, 2009 at 3:44pm

Thank you Tatiana. I have been okay but I saw that baby picture and the Fort Hood memorial and it all hit me. I will compose myself again, you just never know when something you see or hear just sets off the emotions.

Comment by Tatiana on November 10, 2009 at 3:31pm

Anne R- I just listened to President Obama's speech at the Fort Hood memorial. I am so proud of my son and of all the service men and women of this country. Just like you I miss him very much but when I remind myself that he is also a part of this, I feel much better.

Comment by Anne R on November 10, 2009 at 3:19pm

I just saw a Baby picture of my son and couldn't help but get emotional. Where has the time gone? He's a grown man serving his country. I am so proud of him. However I have a knot in the pit of stomach thinking about the upcoming deployment. I already miss him and this is a short one (also haven't seen him since July). I'm so glad to have all of you to help me get through this. Our friends and family just don't seem to really understand. My husband & I know it will be hard to say "Goodbye" I'm so glad to have a community here that really understands what I am going through. Thank you!

Comment by Celeste (Dane's mum) on November 10, 2009 at 3:09pm

FM CNO WASHINGTON DC//N00//
NAVADMIN 314/09
SUBJ/MILITARY FAMILY APPRECIATION MONTH//
GENTEXT/REMARKS/ 1. NOVEMBER MARKS THE BEGINNING OF THE HOLIDAY SEASON
AND GIVES US THE OPPORTUNITY TO HONOR OUR NAVY FAMILES DURING NATIONAL
MILITARY FAMILY APPRECIATION MONTH. AS WE SPEND TIME WITH OUR FAMILIES,
LET US NOT FORGET THEIR SUPPORT AND DEDICATION FOR SAILORS AND NAVY
CIVILIANS SERVING AROUND THE GLOBE. WE COULD NOT DO WHAT WE DO WITHOUT
THEIR SERVICE, UNDERSTANDING, AND SACRIFICE.
2. TODAY'S NAVY IS A GLOBAL FORCE FOR GOOD. FORTY PERCENT OF OUR SHIPS
ARE SAILING THE WORLD'S OCEANS ON ANY GIVEN DAY, AND 52,000 SAILORS ARE
DEPLOYED GLOBALLY - 14,000 OF WHOM ARE ON THE GROUND IN THE MIDDLE EAST.
CARRYING OUT OUR NAVY MISSION IS MADE POSSIBLE THROUGH THE SUPPORT AND
DEDICATION OF OUR NAVY FAMILIES. WHILE OFTEN FAR FROM HOME, ONE THING
REMAINS CONSTANT - THE LOVE AND SUPPORT OF OUR FAMILIES.
3. THROUGHOUT THE YEAR, AND ESPECIALLY THIS MONTH, I ASK ALL OF YOU TO
JOIN ME IN EXPRESSING OUR GRATITUDE TO OUR NAVY FAMILIES WHO PROUDLY
STAND BY US AT HOME AND AROUND THE GLOBE.
4. RELEASED BY ADMIRAL G. ROUGHEAD, CHIEF OF NAVAL OPERATIONS.//

So proud to be part of the US NAVY !!!!!!!

Comment by Monica on November 10, 2009 at 12:29pm

No chatting today- I go to my PAID work. However, HELP! Just informed last night that my daughter has given up the plan of becoming the next computer game designer wunderkind and is considering looking to a branch of the military in her pursuit of a degree in languages. Starting to do research, touched on the DLI, CTI sites. Anyone have any experience/advice? She is looking into her options, is in no real rush because she wants to finish her 2 years at our community college. I am pleased because I really saw no future in the private sector (she's bright, but no McGee from NCIS), but cautiously so. I am leaving now, but I hope when I check in later, SOMEONE will provide some direction for me.

Comment by Rebecca on November 10, 2009 at 11:15am

Thanks Rhonda. I will absolutely add you to my prayer list.

Comment by Rhonda on November 10, 2009 at 10:14am

Yep..someone posted that:) HA HA HA
I love the lil guy watching his Daddy read to him!!
Me too on that crockpot...LOL
To think it was just a "BAD" experience of a weekend but he still comes to our minds no doubt! DARN that Navy Mom and Hubby!! I am trying to cancel them out of my mind..but hey I got you that is all the matters!! You see that is when I got to know Hippmom and WOW..what a blessing she is to me!! She is amazing!! OKAY..geeezz..her head is growing, can't have it exploding, I don't want to have to clean up the mess! LOL..

Comment by Kathryn on November 10, 2009 at 9:41am

Just went to the ship's web site and there is a new 5 Star dated today. YAY Donna Jo try again. The menu for today sounds yummy. I have some ribs in the freezer so I think I'll get them out and that's what we are gonna have for dinner too.

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