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Dianne C
- 52, Female
- McPherson, Kansas
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900's division sailors
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Embracing the last few moments
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Linda (Ken's mom) ~ What perormance is the 909 preparing for? 1.e. the 901 was state flags and drum core. You will love PIR!
Christine-Christian's proud mom ~ I have the same boss as our sons. I have the latter part of 12/24 and 12/25 off as a holi…
Hi! My name is Linda - we're from Wheatfield - a small town north of Buffalo and just south of Niagara Falls. Our son is on Ship 6 Div 909. Any news? I had not heard about the Thanksgiving incident since I read it here - what happened? We got our ca…
mamabear....I done with my baking...now trying to keep my husband outta them so we'll have them for when Christian comes home....LOL I get after him, tell him I didn't bake all those cookies to see them go down in one sitting, and believe me my husb…
Christine ~ My daughter and I are going to make cookies the evening my son comes home. Since he does not land until mid-night, we are going to keep busy baking. Does this song bring back memories? "So young and in love are we..." If not, I am way to…
mamabear...you have no idea how my life changed on PIR weekend!!!! LOL He's into this girl BIG time.....bought her a diamond necklace for her birthday and I think he bought her something else shiny for Christmas but he won't tell me for sure or not.…
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- About me:
- I am a middle school computer teacher. I have three children. Melissa is 30, is married and has 3 little girls. TJ is 22, my only son and my only sailor. Marci is 18 and just graduated from high school. TJ had his 21st birthday on April 12th, 2008 in his 4th week of boot camp! He graduated C school in Virginia Beach in March, 2009 and is now stationed in Jacksonville. I miss him but he totally loves what he is doing in the NAVY!
- I am here to support or represent my:
- Son/Daughter
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- Enlisted
- When I heard “Navy,” I:
- Was concerned or afraid
- From my experience with the Navy, the most important thing I learned was:
- There is a time that you really need to let go. My son knew what he wanted and was destined to be in the Navy. Both his grandfathers were sailors. He has always loved water. He worked at a marina one summer. We have been in a boat and on the water at the lake every summer since he was little. He became a certified diver while living away from home. It is time to let go and encourage him in his endeavor.
- Through this Navy experience, I now believe:
- It was positive and maturing. Our relationship has grown stronger.
Tj graduated C school in Virginia Beach on Feb. 23, 2009. He has moved to Jacksonville, Florida, for his first official job duty.
TJ graduated A school in Pensacola on November 6 and is an official airman technician. He was 4th in his class. TJ is will move on as an airman technician. He will go to Oceana, Virginia for 3 months of training and now is stationed in Jacksonville, Florida for a couple of years.
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Easter Sunday and my sailor son's 22nd birthday... April 12.
Twenty-two years ago today, April 12, 1987 at 10:37 p.m., was one of the most joyful moments of my life. My only son (now a sailor) TJ was born. He was a healthy 5 lbs. at delivery. Born a month early, he was a strong little guy and needed no special care. After his "male surgery" he was so upset. After 5 days in the hospital due to C-section, we brought him home weighing 4 lbs. 7 oz. He was just like holding a little doll, but so warm and cuddly. He had a healthy appetite, which has never left… Continue
Posted on April 12, 2009 at 3:05pm — 2 Comments
One year anniversary since I handed my only son to the US Navy!
March 18, 2008 was a scary but exciting day for us. My only son, TJ, left for the Kansas City MEPS with his recruiter. I remember the short drive to the recruiting office. Little did I know that I could have driven him to Kansas City myself. We walked in at 8 a.m. TJ had befriended the recruiter and he was very helpful exercising and running with TJ so that he would make his BMI. TJ was 20 years old at the time and was ready to get away from home and be totally on his own. It was the best thing… Continue
Posted on March 18, 2009 at 5:04pm — 3 Comments
Florida was a no go...
TJ did not get to make the drive from Jacksonville to Orlando to see us while we were there. He said he was stuck on the base because it is a new duty station. : (
Posted on March 10, 2009 at 6:39pm —
Driving from C school to first duty station!
My son bought a car while in C school at Virginia Beach. He is driving right now as I am typing this from Virginia Beach to Jacksonville, Florida. He left at ten this morning and just called and is still driving! He has 100 miles to go yet. He was yawning while talking with me and it had rained the whole way. This is bitter sweet as his buddies all took leave to head home in between graduation and duty stations. TJ had to get his car to Jacksonville where he is suppose to work for two years. Goo… Continue
Posted on February 28, 2009 at 11:07pm — 2 Comments
Thanksgiving--home two weeks and GONE!
Well it seemed like he was here for just a moment. TJ arrived on the 24th and spent the night with his dad. His sisters went to get him and then he was home for two sweet weeks. Everyone had a great time. We fattened him up and then he was leaving again. His housekeeping skills were better, but.... they were back to old ways while he was home. He did however apologize when I would walk into his room and it was a mess. He pulled all of his boxes out of his closet and went through clothes. He left… Continue
Posted on December 22, 2008 at 12:58pm —
Comment Wall (142 comments)
- At 10:00pm on April 13, 2009,
Sharon said… - Hi Dianne! I am an April 12th birthday too! Reading your story made me remember bringing my little sailor home 24 years ago September! I blinked my eyes and then... Take care, Sharon
- At 8:53am on April 12, 2009,
Leann <3's Douglas said… - Happy Easter!
- At 9:39am on January 12, 2009,
Leann <3's Douglas said…
- Dianne, Omgosh, it has been way to long, How are you and TJ? I have some time off work and need to get caught up with people I want to know how your sialor is doing and what you have been up to. I need to be better about keeping in touch. Well I hope you Holiday's were wonderful and that I hear from you soon. Douglas came home for a visit over the holiday and it was very relaxing. Well Happy Late New Yr. Hope to talk with you soon. Leann
- At 7:40pm on December 29, 2008,
Gina said… - Hi,
Since you are the one that started the 900's group, is there any way you can delete the Lindsay Brush spam (embedded game). I understand that it was put on almost of the the groups and it might contain of virus.
- At 4:46pm on October 21, 2008,
Stephanie Domingo said… - Dianne,
I have been so busy myself and have not been on in a few weeks. We had a wonderful weekend with him at graduation. He is in A school at Great Lakes and I am going up for a wedding near there Nov. 8th and will get to see him.
I have been meaning to call you. I rescued a couple of dogs several weeks ago and they got all over that book. They got it muddy. I put it somewhere and can't find it to find your address. I bought another book and want to send it to you. Could you please email your address to me so I can mail this one, before I get into another situation with dogs that messes the new one up? I feel really bad about it, but I felt so bad for those two dogs. They made a mess of my van too.
Let me know when you find out where he will be going.
Take care,
Stephanie
- At 4:20pm on October 21, 2008,
Ella McDaniel Jessica's Mom said… - THE very best place to buy shrimp and other seafood to ship home is Joe Patti's seafood on Main Street. It in itself is a tourist attraction. I don't know if they will ship it. But before you leave town you can get it packed in a cooler so you can take it home. Dry Ice. My visiting realitives take home coolers full of shirmp all the time. Try the flounder or grouper too! Best fish ever.
On the base is the Naval Avation Museum. Oh my goodness. It is great. Plan on spending as much time there as possible. There is an IMAX theather showing the HISTORY OF FLIGHT. Try to see that! Did you know Pensacola was the first settlement in the United States? We have some very interesting museums in historic downtown Pensacola. All worth your time.
On Navy Blvd. there is a restruant called Chet's seafood. Great food, try the mullet. Mullet is a bottom feeding fish found along the Gulf Coast. It's best in this area of the Gulf Coast. Try the cheese grits with the mullet. YUM YUM! I'm getting hungry. If you get out to Perdido Key, located not far from the Base, try the Crab Shack. Tables right on the Gulf of Mexico.
Well, if you have any other questions, please ask. Otherwise, have a great time in Pensacola, Oh yea, spend lots of money! LOL.
- At 9:21pm on August 18, 2008,
Julie Fonda said… - TJ looks really happy. My son, Justin, is a Seabee in CA. He loves it!
Julie
- At 10:59am on August 4, 2008,
Sandy said…
- had to get this wedding over with now I can concentrate on something else. Get on facebook and look at the pics. It was awesome
- At 11:15pm on July 30, 2008,
Stephanie Domingo said…
- I will remember, but I am sure I will still cry to see his hand writing. I am sure he will love the remainder of boot camp with all of those things to do.
Thanks again, and the phone is pasted to me. I went swimming the other day at the Y in Wichita. I put my phone inside two ziplock bags and kept it with me in the lazy river and in the pool. My daughter said I looked like a dork, but I didn't care.
- At 5:47pm on July 30, 2008,
Stephanie Domingo said…
- Aw, I see. Thanks for the info on the phone. I will do that for sure. His graduation will be Sept. 5th. I will fly down on Sept. 4th and fly back on Sept. 8th. I am so excited that you are going to Florida. That will be awesome!!!!
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